Helvellyn Summit – Striding Edge loop from St. John's Castlerigg and Wythburn

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St John'S Castlerigg And Wythburn

Helvellyn Summit – Striding Edge loop from St. John's Castlerigg and Wythburn

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Helvellyn Summit – Striding Edge loop from St. John's Castlerigg and Wythburn

04:52

10.4km

930m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.71 km

Up there with Britain’s best-loved mountains, Helvellyn is home to a horseshoe ridge of legendary quality. First comes Striding Edge, a knife-edge arête with a tantalisingly-good tightrope path edging along …

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3.99 km

Charles Gough Memorial

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4.02 km

View of Red Tarn

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Red Tarn lies on the eastern flank of Helvellyn within a small valley. On the east and south sides of the lake you can see Striding Edge, a ridge that …

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4.10 km

Striding Edge

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4.13 km

View of Red Tarn and Striding Edge

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Red Tarn is a small lake at the foot of Helvellyn. Ideal place to rest or have something to eat before starting the ascent.

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4.25 km

The Chimney on Striding Edge

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The crux of Striding Edge really. A down climb before the last steep ascent to the summit of Helvellyn.

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4.41 km

Striding Edge

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With spine-tingling exposure on both sides and breathtaking views, Striding Edge is an exhilarating stretch that you will not forget. A classic grade one scramble, it's suitable for intermediate hikers …

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