“Striding Edge is the finest ridge there is in Lakeland, for walkers - it's traverse is always an exhilarating adventure in fair weather or foul, and it can be made easy or difficult according to choice”

A Wainwright

A long route incorporating one of the most spectacular ridge walks in the Lake District, Striding Edge, as well as many iconic summit points. From Patterdale we will climb a good path up to Lanty's Tarn where we will follow the ridge onto Birkhouse Moor. This section of the walk has wonderful views of the crags along Striding Edge and Helvellyn, with views down in the opposite direction over Ullswater to the Eden Valley on a clear day.

Summits included on this route:
Helvellyn950 metres / 3117 feet
Nethermost Pike891 metres / 2923 feet
Dollywaggon Pike858 metres / 2815 feet
Fairfield873 metres / 2864 feet
St Sundays Crag841 metres / 2759 feet
Birks622 metres / 2041 feet
Arnison Crag433 metres / 1421 feet

“on the north side the Fairfield range is magnificent: here are dark precipices, long fans of scree, abrupt crags, desolate combs and deep valleys: a tangle of rough country, small in extent but full of interest, and well worth the exploration”

A Wainwright

The route follows the ridge climbing onto Striding Edge where we will follow the exposed sharp ridge until the final steep climb to the summit of Helvellyn.

Alternatively we can ascend Swirral Edge, a fair less exposed climb up to the summit of Helvellyn and pick up the set route from the summit.

From Helvellyn we walk south along the top of the fells which on a clear day offers a spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding mountains with Windermere in the distance. The route passes Nethermost Pike, High Crag and Dollywagon Pike before descending to Grisedale Tarn. At the tarn we begin to climb the steep path heading up from Hause Gap to the summit of Fairfield. Once at the summit we begin to descend to Deepdale Hause for our final ascent of the day which is St Sunday Crag.

Following the good path down into Patterdale and the Patterdale Hotel where the journey began.

Alternatively if the full duration of the route is proving difficult we can begin an immediate descent from Grisedale Tarn down the valley following Grisedale Beck. Following the path approaching Lanty Tarn from the south and continuing back down into Patterdale.

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

Where to meet: Outside the Britannia Inn, Elterwater
Postcode: LA22 9HP
Grid Reference: NY 327 048

Directions

From Ambleside take the A593 (Coniston) for 3 miles, turning right at Skelwith Bridge onto the B5343. After 2 miles turn left into Elterwater Village and The Britannia Inn is on the village green.

Bus Services

The bus stops in Elterwater opposite the meetpoint.

The 516 runs between Ambleside and the Langdale Valley.

Stagecoach bus timetables can be viewed here

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

Kit List:

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

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Is there a minimum number of participants for this event to go ahead?

Posted by , Thursday, 9 November 2017 on product Silver How from Elterwater

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Is there a minimum number of participants for this event to go ahead?

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Posted by John Scadding on Thursday, 9 November 2017

No, there is no minimum number for this event, if 1 person books then it will go ahead

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What is the minimum age for children on this event?

Posted by , Thursday, 12 October 2017 on product Silver How from Elterwater

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What is the minimum age for children on this event?

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Posted by John Scadding on Thursday, 12 October 2017

We do not have a set minimum age for this event, however, you know your child best, therefore please bear in mind this is an open event of varying ages, if you are not confident your child can complete this event then hiring a private guide could be a more suitable option.

As this is an open event all under 18's must be accompanied by an adult.

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What happens if the weather is bad?

Posted by , Thursday, 12 October 2017 on product Silver How from Elterwater

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What happens if the weather is bad?

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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 , Tuesday, 12 September 2017 on product Silver How from Elterwater

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Are dogs allowed on this walk?

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Posted by John Scadding on Tuesday, 12 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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