White Side is a mountain in the Eastern fells of the Lake District close to Helvellyn. Fun Fact - I once saw a unicyclist up on the summit of White Side!

David Howells

October 17, 2022

Hiking

White Side was my fifth and the last Wainwright of the day and I was quite surprised to see two nutter cyclists up here having a pretty good day of it!

Tim Hardman

June 7, 2023

Hiking

Not for the inexperienced or dog walkers unless you have a way of carrying them (there are always exceptions for very well trained dogs)
Take plenty of water on any hot days and give it plenty of thought if it's windy

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1. Glencoyne & Helvellyn loop from Aira Force

22.9km

07:57

1,200m

Hike the difficult 14.2-mile Glencoyne & Helvellyn loop from Aira Force, gaining 3942 feet with panoramic Lake District views.

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2. Striding Edge – Helvellyn Summit loop from Patterdale

14.5km

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850m

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

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3. Stybeck Waterfall – Helvellyn Summit loop from St. John's Castlerigg and Wythburn

14.1km

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950m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 870 m

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Max wind speed: 29.0 km/h

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Location: St John'S Castlerigg And Wythburn, Allerdale, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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White Side Summit

1. Glencoyne & Helvellyn loop from Aira Force

2. Striding Edge – Helvellyn Summit loop from Patterdale

3. Stybeck Waterfall – Helvellyn Summit loop from St. John's Castlerigg and Wythburn

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