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Helvellyn Ridge South to North

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Helvellyn Ridge South to North

Emily Woodhouse planned a hike

May 1, 2022

Helvellyn Ridge South to North

Hard

09:18

28.7km

3.1km/h

1,350m

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Includes an off-grid segment

Navigation instructions may be limited.

After 2.69 km for 599 m

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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3.21 km

Seat Sandal Summit

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Seat Sandal is a prominent summit between Fairfield and the Thirlmere valley. The cairn on the summit is at 2,414 feet (736 m).

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4.86 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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6.27 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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7.22 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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9.13 km

White Side Summit

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White Side is a mountain in the Eastern fells of the Lake District close to Helvellyn. Fun Fact - I once saw a unicyclist up on the summit of White Side!

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10.1 km

Raise Summit

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Raise is a mountain in the Lake District and one of Alfred Wainwright's 214 Wainwright fells. Did you know there is also a ski club on Raise? A 1,181-foot (360 …

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10.9 km

Sticks Pass

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Sticks Pass is the only major route crossing the Eastern Fells ridge between Grisedale Tarn and Threlkeld. The old route crosses from Legburthwaite by Thirlmere to Glenridding by Ullswater. At …

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11.7 km

Stybarrow Dodd

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In contrast to the craggy grandeur of Helvellyn and its subsidiary peaks, the Dodds are gentle rounded fells. However, their great height gives them superb views across the Lake District, …

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12.7 km

Watson's Dodd Summit

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I've visited the summit of Watson's Dodd twice, it sits between Great Dodd and Stybarrow Dodd on the long Helvellyn ridge. Its Wainwright status makes it popular with peak baggers …

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14.0 km

Great Dodd

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Great Dodd, at 2,812 feet (857 m) is a gentle giant. The 19th highest Wainwright, it is probably the fell that will pose the least technical challenge of the top …

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16.9 km

Clough Head summit

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The highlight of reaching the summit of Clough Head has to be the outstanding view to Blencathra. It's a real treat! A trig pillar marks the summit.

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24.2 km

Brundholme Bridge

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Recently replaced bridge on the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail. The old bridge was damaged beyond repair by Storm Desmond in 2015. Its replacement is actually 20m longer than the original.

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27.3 km

Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Bridge

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5 years after storm Desmond in 2015, the railway path from Keswick to threlkeld has been restored. Full tarmac surface all the way. Easy access for all. Ideal for walkers and cyclists

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28.7 km

Keswick Town Centre

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The historic town of Keswick is arguably the adventure capital of England. Standing proud on the shores of beautiful Derwent Water and surrounded by a magnificent family of hills and …

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Way Types & Surfaces

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14.2 km

11.3 km

1.02 km

815 m

533 m

464 m

272 m

105 m

Surfaces

14.0 km

5.67 km

4.07 km

3.51 km

594 m

551 m

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Helvellyn Ridge South to North

Seat Sandal Summit

Dollywaggon Pike Summit

Nethermost Pike

Helvellyn Summit

White Side Summit

Raise Summit

Sticks Pass

Stybarrow Dodd

Watson's Dodd Summit

Great Dodd

Clough Head summit

Brundholme Bridge

Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Bridge

Keswick Town Centre

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