“There is some quality about Helvellyn which endears it to the memory of most people who have stood on it's breezy top”

A Wainwright

The Thirlmere face of Helvellyn gives a good alternative in winter to the more technical eastern edges.

The ridge south from Helvellyn over Nethermost Pike and Dollywaggon Pike is a fine ridge with spectacular views in all directions.

This is a good chance to climb one of the four mountains over 3,000ft in England whilst getting a bit off the beaten track.

Summits included on this route:
Helvellyn950 metres / 3117 feet
Nethermost Pike891 metres / 2923 feet
Dollywaggon Pike858 metres / 2815 feet

“Legend and poetry, a lovely name and a lofty altitude combine to encompass Helvellyn in an aura of romance”

A Wainwright

We use this route during the winter months to avoid the Striding Edge ridge in bad weather conditions, although both routes can be privately booked all year.

From Wythburn Church we will climb through the woods to the fell track climbing above Comb Crags to reach the summit of Helvellyn, this route gives wonderful views as we climb above Thirlmere.

We will follow the fine ridge south from Helvellyn over the summits of Nethermost Pike, High Crag and Dollywaggon Pike before descending to Grisedale Tarn and the Raise Beck path down to Dunmail Raise and the track back to Wythburn Church.

Each participant will be required to bring suitable equipment for their chosen event, please see Kit List tab above.

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Where to meet: Wythburn Church, Thirlmere
Postcode: CA12 4TN
Grid Reference: NY 318 195

Directions

From Keswick: Follow the A591 south from Keswick, towards Ambleside and Windermere, continue through the woods alongside Thirlmere, when a small white church is seen to the left look out for an entrance to a car park shortly after, we will meet here.

From the South Lakes: Follow the A591 north from Ambleside, passing Grasmere and crossing Dunmail Raise, after descending from Dunmail Raise pass a lane to the left, look out now for an entrance to a car park on the right at Wythburn Church, follow the track to the car park by the church, we will meet here.

Please note that the car park is now pay and display, (£7 per day in 2014)
The postcode above may not send you to the exact location, there is a long stretch of road here on the same postcode, some satnav systems may send you a little further down the road.

Bus Services

Wythburn Church is served by regular buses, the bus stop is at the entrance to the car park.

The 555 bus runs between Kendal and Keswick, passing through Ambleside, Windermere and Grasmere.

Stagecoach bus timetables can be viewed here

Each participant is expected to bring suitable personal equipment for the event.
This should include the following:

Summer Walks:

Walking shoes / Boots
Waterproof clothing (Jacket and trousers)
Suitable clothing for walking (no jeans)
Warm tops
Packed lunch
Spare clothing
Water
Hat
Gloves

Winter Walks:

Walking Boots
Waterproof clothing (Jacket and trousers)
Suitable clothing for walking (no jeans)
Warm tops
Packed lunch
Spare clothing
Water
Hat
Gloves
Torch (preferably a headtorch)
Spare batteries for the above
Spare Gloves
Flask & Hot Drink

The Following equipment may also be useful if owned:

Snow Goggles
Gaiters

The following equipment will be provided by The Lake District Walker should winter conditions require:

Ice Axe
Crampons

Stunning Helvellyn Review by Deb

Overall Experience

Thanks so much to John for excellent guidance to the summit of a very snowy Helvellyn on Saturday! The views were just breathtaking from start to finish, a superb day! (Posted on 21/11/2016)

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Questions:

1 Answer

What happens if the weather is bad?

Posted by , Thursday, 12 October 2017 on product Helvellyn from Wythburn: Private Guiding

Question:

What happens if the weather is bad?

Answers:

Posted by John Scadding on Thursday, 12 October 2017
We plan to walk whatever the weather, unless it is dangerous to do so.

Mountain weather can be a little unpredictable, but we do keep an eye on the forecasts leading up to walks, should the forecast mean that the walk is not possible then we will contact you as soon as we have the forecast and offer you the following options:
- A more suitable walk on the same date taking into consideration the weather conditions
- A transfer to the same walk on another date
- A full refund

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Are dogs allowed on this walk?

Posted by , Wednesday, 20 September 2017 on product Helvellyn from Wythburn: Private Guiding

Question:

Are dogs allowed on this walk?

Answers:

Posted by John Scadding on Wednesday, 20 September 2017

Yes, dogs are allowed on all our walks.

However we do cross farmland and common land where animals will be grazing, there will be large sections of the walk, if not all, where dogs will be required to be on a lead.

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