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Mantas Markevicius planned a hike
May 3, 2019
Striding Edge – Helvellyn Summit Loop from Start
Hard
05:03
12.8km
2.5km/h
780m
780m
Overview
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Waypoints
A
Start point
Bus stop
1
4.72 km
Striding Edge
Highlight • Climb
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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2
5.99 km
Helvellyn Summit
Highlight • Summit
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
6.26 km
Swirral Edge
Highlight (Segment) • Climb
Despite being much shorter than the infamous Striding Edge, Swrirral Edge's exit onto Helvellyn's summit plateau is very steep and narrow, which can make it extremely hazardous in winter, in …
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4
9.87 km
Footbridge Over Glenridding Beck Near Greenside Mine
Highlight • Bridge
Greenside Mine's biggest claim to fame is arguably are the experiments of Operation Orpheus during the Cold War. Two large explosions were carried out to ascertain whether it was possible …
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B
12.8 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
4.24 km
4.03 km
4.03 km
443 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
5.12 km
4.03 km
3.59 km
< 100 m
< 100 m
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