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Helvellyn
(from Patterdale)

Striding Edge

Striding Edge

Highlights of this walk

  • England's third highest mountain
  • Views over Ullswater and Thirlmere
  • Britain's most notorious ridge walk
Helvellyn is popular, but challenging, and is one of Britain's classic climbs. Overlooking one of the country's largest lakes, it offers potentially superb views - but that potential depends on the weather!

Safety and Difficulty

With a linear distance of 7 ½ miles and a vertical height of 950 metres (3087 feet) this is a serious walk. The added challenges of Striding Edge and, to a lesser extent, Swirrel Edge, make it a walk that demands respect. Some sections are more of a clamber than a walk and Striding Edge should not be attempted in high winds, when it can be quite a scary place to be. Alternative directions are included for those who prefer to use Swirrel Edge both ways.

To use this guide

Review START Page (this one), check ROUTE and Map, check NOTES for points of interest, go and enjoy yourself!

Road Directions

From the north (Keswick direction) - follow the A592 raod past Ullswater lake and through Glenridding. Cross Grizedale Bridge and continue into Patterdale. Look out for the Car Park on the left.

From the south (Windermere or Ambleside direction) - follow the A592 road through Kirkstone Pass, past Borthers Water and into Patterdale. The Patterdale Hotel is on the left and the Car Park entrance is a few yards further ahead on the right.

Car Parking

Park in the gravelled car park opposite the Patterdale Hotel in Patterdale.