Birkhouse Moor is a Wainwright summit that rises above Glenridding, at the southern tip of Ullswater. It's the terminating apex of Helvellyn's principal eastern ridge, which is also home to the famous Striding Edge. The summit provides excellent views of Helvellyn's edges, its craggy north east face and pointy Catstycam's beautiful form.

Adventurer Nic

April 28, 2021

Hiking

The Wainwright summit of Birkhouse Moor is marked by a cairn beside the wall. It seems a bit like you're just passing the cairn along the way up Helvellyn. I'm sure most people continue to either Striding Edge, Red Tarn, Catstycam or Swirral Edge, as I did.

The Wandering Fiona

August 23, 2021

Hiking

Great views when you cross it and you don't realise you are on it if you are taking it as part of your route to Helvellyn

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1. Helvellyn loop via Striding Edge from Glenridding — Lake District National Park

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2. View of Ullswater – Birkhouse Moor summit loop from Patterdale

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570m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Striding Edge – Helvellyn Summit loop from Glenridding

14.5km

05:33

850m

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

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

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1. Helvellyn loop via Striding Edge from Glenridding — Lake District National Park

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