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Looking back to the Howitzer on Helm Crag

Helm Crag & Steel Fell: Private Guiding

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Difficulty:	Exposure:
Lower level ridge walking with little exposure, glorious views above Grasmere
Distance: 13km / 8 miles	Ascent: 720m / 2400ft
Duration: 6 hours	Maximum Group Ratio: 10:1

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Difficulty:	Easy / Moderate
	Lower level ridge walking with no exposure
Distance:	13km / 8 miles approx.
Ascent:	720m / 2400ft approx.
Time:	6 hours
Start Time:	Please select above
Maximum Group Size:	10
Minimum Group Size:	1

"The virtues of Helm Crag have not been lauded enough. It gives an exhilarating little climb, a brief essay in real mountaineering, and, in a region where all is beautiful, it makes a notable contribution to the natural charms and attractions of Grasmere."

A. Wainwright

A circuit of the fells above Greenburn gives a spectacular days walking, there is no need to go too high when views like these can be found on the lower fells.

The highest point of the circuit, Steel Fell, gives a unique view over Thirlmere, looking along the whole length of the lake.

Calf Crag and Gibson Knott both have their own charms and some wonderful views of the Greenburn and Far Easdale valleys, but it is when the walker reaches Helm Crag that they are really rewarded with some of the best views in the Lake District.

Summits included on this route:

Steel Fell	553 metres/1814 feet
Calf Crag	537 metres/1762 feet
Gibson Knott	420 metres/1378 feet
Helm Crag	405 metres/1329 feet

"This is a splendid little climb; if it has a fault it is that it is too short."

A. Wainwright

From Grasmere we will follow the lane to Helmside and climb the gentle southern shoulder of Steel Fell, with wonderful views unfolding to the south over Grasmere as we climb towards the summit of Steel Fell. Upon reaching the summit of Steel Fell we will be rewarded with a stunning view to the north, looking down along the full length of Thirlmere.

The route from Steel Fell brings us west, following the ridge past several tarns to climb to the rocky summit of Calf Crag, a good viewpoint over the Far Easdale Valley.

The fine ridge from Calf Crag descends to the south east, crossing the summit of Gibson Knott before a short climb to the summit of Helm Crag, and a short scramble to the summit of the Howitzer for those that would like to climb to the true summit of Helm Crag.

The rocky summit of Helm Crag is well worth taking a little time to explore, once we are ready we will descend south, zig-zagging down on good paths by some old quarries to meet the track in the Easdale Valley and then the Easdale Road back to Grasmere.

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

Meet Point	Grasmere Village
Postcode / GR	LA22 9SS / NY 337 076
Location Info	Grasmere can easily be found off the A591 between Ambleside and Keswick. Follow the signs into the village and park in one of the many car parks, we will meet in the centre of the village on the corner of Easdale Road, opposite Sam Reid´s Bookshop.