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Helvellyn Shelter – Helvellyn loop from Grasmere

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Helvellyn Shelter – Helvellyn loop from Grasmere

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December 26, 2023

Helvellyn Shelter – Helvellyn loop from Grasmere

Moderate

04:33

12.3km

2.7km/h

770m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.08 km

Grisedale Tarn Waterfalls

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Nice alternative to the other walks up to Helvellyn. Was there on a beautiful sunny day in June and didn't meet anyone else!

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2.86 km

Grisedale Tarn

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Grisedale Tarn is in an atmospheric setting high in the mountains at the head of three valleys. According to folklore, a battle was fought in 945AD between the Saxon King …

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5.35 km

Nethermost Pike

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If you're visiting Nethermost Pike, chances are you're tagging it onto Helvellyn! It's a great addition to your hike. Views to the Scafell Range to the west are simply impeccable …

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6.22 km

Helvellyn First Airplane Landing Plaque

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The inscription on the stone reads:

'THE FIRST AEROPLANE TO LAND ON A MOUNTAIN IN GREAT BRITAIN DID SO ON THIS SPOT ON DECEMBER 22ND 1926 JOHN LEEMING AND BERT …

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6.28 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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8.83 km

Dollywaggon Pike Summit

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What a great summit. I've approached Dollywaggon Pike from both Grisedale Tarn and from Nethermost Pike/Helvellyn and I absolutely love the views from up here. One thing on my 'to …

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12.3 km

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Bus stop

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7.41 km

4.76 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.2 km

< 100 m

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Helvellyn Shelter – Helvellyn loop from Grasmere

Grisedale Tarn Waterfalls

Grisedale Tarn

Nethermost Pike

Helvellyn First Airplane Landing Plaque

Helvellyn Summit

Dollywaggon Pike Summit

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