“Legend and poetry, a lovely name and a lofty altitude combine to encompass Helvellyn in an aura of romance”
A Wainwright
The main north, south ridge of Helvellyn stretches from Threlkeld in the north to Ambleside in the south. This magnificent ridge crosses the centre of the Lake District.
This is a long demanding walk which in turn is rewarding in terms of challenging your skills with some serious ascents and super views in all directions out across Lakeland.
Let our professionally qualified mountain leaders take the strain and give you a great day out in the fells.
“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
From Dunmail Raise we will climb Raise Beck to Grisedale Tarn before ascending to the summit of Dollywaggon Pike and Nethermost Pike, following the ridge from here to the summit of Helvellyn.
The ridge continues North from Helvellyn with wonderful views over the surrounding countryside as we cross White Side and Raise to Sticks Pass where the path again climbs as we cross the Dodds, Stybarrow Dodd, Watson's Dodd and Great Dodd before descending over our final summit of the day Clough Head and dropping down onto the Old Coach Road and our path down to Threlkeld.
Each participant will be required to bring suitable equipment for their chosen event, please see Kit List tab above.
Where to meet: Threlkeld
Postcode: CA12 4SQ
Grid Reference: NY 322 254
Directions
Threlkeld is just off the A66 main road between Keswick and Penrith, follow the signs into the village. We meet outside the Horse and Farrier Pub in the centre of the village, please do not park in the pub car parks, plenty of parking can be found a short distance in either direction from the pub.
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