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Catstye Cam

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Catstye Cam

Recommended by 191 hikers out of 193

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.

Sensational views from a striking peak

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

    13.1km

    05:10

    810m

    810m

    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    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.

      January 15, 2024

      Gets very windy even on a clear day

        July 6, 2021

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

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          Elevation 850 m

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

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