Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 6, 2024

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

576 m in total

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Start point

Parking

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5.21 km

Striding Edge

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Striding Edge leads airily up to the summit of Helvellyn from the Glenridding & Ullswater side.
It's a classic and brilliant grade 1 scramble that is a brilliant although serious …

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6.11 km

Helvellyn Summit

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The third highest point in both England and the Lake District, Helvellyn at 950m is a massive summit. There are great views in all directions and the routes to get …

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9.67 km

Grisedale Tarn is the legendary resting place of the crown of the kingdom of Cumbria. Soldiers conveyed it here after the king was slain in 945.
The tarn sits at 538m above sea level and is about 33m deep.

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12.2 km

St Sunday Crag

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A long rocky ridgeline fell that is a prominent feature on the Patterdale skyline. It's part of the Fairfield massive but also works well to create an arm of a …

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17.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.77 km

3.68 km

3.64 km

1.24 km

576 m

527 m

502 m

461 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.57 km

7.34 km

1.17 km

811 m

447 m

114 m

Elevation

Highest point (930 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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