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Helvellyn – Swirral Edge Loop from Glenridding

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Helvellyn – Swirral Edge Loop from Glenridding

Ms E planned a hike

May 28, 2022

Helvellyn – Swirral Edge Loop from Glenridding

Hard

05:31

14.5km

2.6km/h

800m

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Overview

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

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Start point

Bus stop

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4.93 km

Hole in the Wall Viewpoint

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Great views on either side and a decision of which route you want to take. Either continue towards helvellyn or head to other peaks

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6.49 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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6.86 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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7.17 km

Swirral Edge

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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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10.8 km

Footbridge Over Glenridding Beck Near Greenside Mine

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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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14.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.49 km

4.10 km

2.66 km

1.76 km

783 m

763 m

Surfaces

4.51 km

4.32 km

4.10 km

1.56 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (930 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Helvellyn – Swirral Edge Loop from Glenridding

Hole in the Wall Viewpoint

The Chimney on Striding Edge

Helvellyn Summit

Swirral Edge

Footbridge Over Glenridding Beck Near Greenside Mine

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