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Birkhouse Moor

Birkhouse Moor



Grid Reference: NY 36344 15974
Height: 718 metres/2356 feet

"The pines here are a joy to behold, framing very beautiful views of the nearby lake and fells."
A.W Wainwright

To the east of Helvellyn two rocky ridges descend, Swirral Edge to Catstycam and the more famous Striding Edge to Birkhouse Moor. The view from the summit of Birkhouse Moor towards Helvellyn is wonderfully framed with Striding Edge to the left of Red Tarn and Swirral Edge and Catstycam to the right hand side.

The eastern ridge, above Glenridding is a delightful climb, by Lanty's Tarn and the lower peak of Keldas on grassy paths away from the busy paths to Striding Edge.

 

  1. Helvellyn & Striding Edge

    £25.00

    Difficulty:
    Exposure:
    Distance: 12km / 7.5 miles
    Ascent: 930m / 3000ft
    Duration: 6 hours
    Maximum Group Ratio: 8:1

    Not the longest walk but with high levels of exposure on narrow rocky ridges

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  2. Catstycam and Helvellyn from Birkhouse Moor

    Birkhouse Moor & Catstycam

    £25.00

    Difficulty:
    Exposure:
    Distance: 12km / 7.5 miles
    Ascent: 900m / 3000ft
    Duration: 6 hours
    Maximum Group Ratio: 10:1

    If Catstycam stood alone, remote from its fellows, it would be one of the finest peaks in Lakeland

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  3. Helvellyn & Fairfield from Patterdale

    £25.00

    Difficulty:
    Exposure:
    Distance: 19.5km / 12 miles
    Ascent: 1500m / 5000ft
    Duration: 8 hours
    Maximum Group Ratio: 8:1

    A wonderful long day in the fells, exposed ridges and rugged scenery throughout

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  4. Ullswater Walking Weekend

    Regular Price: £50.00

    Special Price £45.00

    Difficulty:
    Exposure:
    Distance: Up to 13km / 8 miles per day
    Ascent: Up to 1050m / 3400ft per day
    Duration: 2 Days
    Maximum Group Ratio: 8:1

    Two great days walking above Ullswater, high levels of exposure on the Striding Edge ridge

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  5. Lakeland 3000s 3 Day Challenge

    Regular Price: £66.00

    Special Price £60.00

    Difficulty:
    Exposure:
    Distance: Up to 12km / 7 miles per day
    Ascent: Up to 1190m / 4000ft per day
    Duration: 3 Days
    Maximum Group Ratio: 8:1

    3 varied days of walking over rough ground, wonderful views and high levels of exposure on Striding Edge

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  6. 3 County Peaks in 3 Days

    Regular Price: £75.00

    Special Price £70.00

    Difficulty:
    Exposure:
    Distance: Up to 14km / 9 miles per day
    Ascent: Up to 1190m / 4000ft per day
    Duration: 3 Days
    Maximum Group Ratio: 8:1

    3 days of long walks over rough ground, stunning views throughout, high levels of exposure on Striding Edge

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