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helvellyn with striding edge and swirral edge


Helvellyn by Striding Edge and Swirral Edge

This guided walk begins with a steady ascent to the start of the narrow ridge called Striding Edge. With steep drops on both sides a good head for heights is necessary on this exhilarating traverse of Striding Edge which leads us onto the summit of Helvellyn. At 950m, Helvellyn is the third highest fell in the Lake District.

The descent off Helvellyn is by the equally exciting ridge called Swirral Edge. Basic scrambling skills are required, using hands as well as feet, to negotiate this rough and rocky ridge. Time permitting, we then ascend Catstye Cam before our final descent and return to Glenridding.
 

Guided Walk Detailed Information Walk Date(s): Saturday 5th July 2008
                            and also on
                  Saturday 13th September 2008
Cost of Walk: £15.00 per person
Walk Start Time: Meet 9.15am for 9.30am start.

Walk Start Point: Glenridding Tourist Information Centre Car Park
Grid Ref:NY 386169 (Click for map)

Walk Length:14km / 9miles (approx.)
Total Ascent: 915mtrs / 3000ft (approx.)
Walk Duration: 7hrs minimum

Book this Guided Walk: Email mark@classicfellwalks.co.uk
                                    Phone 01229 466096 or 0774 3274115
 
Guided Walk Essentials
What to Wear?
Warm, windproof clothing
Waterproof outer clothing
Fell walking boots with a good sole

What else do I need?
Spare warm clothing
Ample food and drink to last a full day
Hat and sunscreen for summer walks

See my Essential Walk Information page for more details.

***** BOOKING ESSENTIAL *****
The guided walk will last all day and requires a good level of fitness.
If your guided walk leader decides that the weather conditions are unsuitable for the walk, a lower level guided walk of similar time and distance will take place.

 

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