Hikes to Catstycam take you to arguably one of the most spectacular summits in the whole Lake District. The lofty termination of Helvellyn’s Swirral Edge, the fell rises to a pointed apex which rewards with magnificent views of its parent mountain and the famously beautiful Ullswater. A soaring pyramidal peak from many angles, it is a superb objective.

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Location: Patterdale, Eden, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Striding Edge, Helvellyn & Swirral Edge loop from Glenridding — Lake District National Park

13.1km

05:10

810m

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2. Striding Edge – Helvellyn Summit loop from Glenridding

15.4km

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870m

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3. Striding Edge – Helvellyn Summit loop from Glenridding

13.9km

05:21

830m

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Alex Foxfield

April 11, 2021

Catstycam is a soaring pyramidal peak. It is one of the most spectacular summits in the whole Lake District, as well as one of the highest, at 2,920 feet (890 m). It rises as the dramatic termination of Helvellyn’s Swirral Edge and rewards with magnificent views of its parent mountain and beautiful Ullswater.

As well as from Swirral Edge, you can approach Catstycam via its eastern shoulder from the main path to Red Tarn. The most adventurous way up is probably the north west ridge, which is steep, wild but without technical difficulty.

Andy

January 15, 2024

Gets very windy even on a clear day

The Wandering Fiona

July 6, 2021

Beautiful views from the top of this hill which has a small point style peak.

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Location: Patterdale, Eden, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Striding Edge, Helvellyn & Swirral Edge loop from Glenridding — Lake District National Park

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