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Catstycam

Catstycam



Grid Reference: NY 34811 15823
Height: 890 metres/2920 feet

"If Catstycam stood alone, remote from its fellows, it would be one of the finest peaks in Lakeland."
A.W Wainwright

The near perfect conical shape of Catstycam, at the foot of the Swirral Edge ridge descending east from Helvellyn dominates the view from the valleys above Glenridding, the higher summit of Helvellyn is hidden from sight behind.

The descent from Helvellyn over Swirral Edge brings you within touching distance of the summit of Catstycam, but many do not bother to make the small effort to climb to the summit, those who do are rewarded with a stunning view over Ullswater and across Red Tarn 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. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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