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

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Alex Foxfield

April 11, 2021

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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

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Gets very windy even on a clear day

The Wandering Fiona

July 6, 2021

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

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3. Helvellyn Summit – Swirral Edge loop from Patterdale

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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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