Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding

Lakeland's most popular via the easier Swirral Edge

Vital Statistics:

Length:10¾mls (17km)
Ascent:3,449ft (1,051m)
Time:7¼hrs
Grade:
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Route outline for walk c224:

Glenridding  -  Birkhouse Moor  -  Hole-in-the-Wall  -  Red Tarn (Helvellyn)  -  Catstye Cam  -  Swirral Edge  -  Helvellyn  -  Lower Man (Helvellyn)  -  White Side  -  Raise (Helvellyn)  -  Sticks Pass  -  Lucy's Tongue  -  Glenridding Beck  -  Glenridding

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Peaks, Summits and Tops reached on this walk:

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Mountains		 Wainwright
5
Wainwrights		 English Nuttalls
6
English
Nuttalls		 Dewey
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Deweys		 Wainwright Outlying Fell
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Marilyn		 Bridget
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The highest point of this walk is Helvellyn at 950m (3118ft). Helvellyn is classified as an English Mountain (Hewitt) (3rd highest in England, 12th highest in England & Wales) and a Wainwright (No. 3).

Helvellyn is also known as an English Nuttall (4th highest in England, 14th highest in England & Wales) and an English Marilyn (2nd highest in England, 165th highest in the UK).

The summit of Helvellyn is marked by an Ordnance Survey Trig Point.

Completing this walk will also take you to the top of Lower Man (Helvellyn) at 925m (3036ft). Lower Man (Helvellyn) is also known as an English Nuttall (8th highest in England, 21st highest in England & Wales).

You will also reach the summit of Catstye Cam at 890m (2921ft). Catstye Cam is classified as an English Mountain (Hewitt) (12th highest in England, 30th highest in England & Wales) and a Wainwright (No. 10).

Catstye Cam is also known as an English Nuttall (15th highest in England, 35th highest in England & Wales).

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Some Photos and Pictures from Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding

In no particular order . . .

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Helvellyn Summit

Helvellyn Summit

Photo: Richard Nicholls (41)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Descending Helvellyn via Swirral Edge

Descending Helvellyn via Swirral Edge

Photo: David Cooper (3)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Helvellyn

Helvellyn

Photo: Derek Cambers (1)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Red Tarn from Helvellyn

Red Tarn from Helvellyn

Photo: Tony Higgs (20)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Ullswater from the summit cairn on Glenridding Dodd

Ullswater from the summit cairn on Glenridding Dodd

Photo: Christine Shepherd (886)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - With work colleagues on the summit of Helvellyn on a sponsored walk

With work colleagues on the summit of Helvellyn on a sponsored walk

Photo: Kate Daniel (1)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Striding Edge and Red Tarn (Helvellyn) from the summit of Helvellyn

Striding Edge and Red Tarn (Helvellyn) from the summit of Helvellyn

Photo: Peter Royle (6)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Looking up Grisedale to St Sunday Crag & Fairfield (left), Grisedale Hause, Dollywaggon Pike, High Crag (Helvellyn) & Nethermost Pike from below Hole-in-the-Wall

Looking up Grisedale to St Sunday Crag & Fairfield (left), Grisedale Hause, Dollywaggon Pike, High Crag (Helvellyn) & Nethermost Pike from below Hole-in-the-Wall

Photo: Katherine Horrex (13)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Starting the descent from Helvellyn via Swirral Edge

Starting the descent from Helvellyn via Swirral Edge

Photo: Mike Hall (3)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Thirlmere from Lower Man (Helvellyn)

Thirlmere from Lower Man (Helvellyn)

Photo: Ian McCutcheon (11)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Bassenthwaite with Skiddaw beyond from Helvellyn

Bassenthwaite with Skiddaw beyond from Helvellyn

Photo: Tony Higgs (19)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Swirral Edge (Helvellyn)

Swirral Edge (Helvellyn)

Photo: Richard Nicholls (34)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Birkhouse Moor with Ullswater beyond from Helvellyn

Birkhouse Moor with Ullswater beyond from Helvellyn

Photo: Tony Higgs (18)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - St Sunday Crag above Grisedale from Hole-in-the-Wall in the snow

St Sunday Crag above Grisedale from Hole-in-the-Wall in the snow

Photo: Mick Fox (16)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - John and Tony on top of Helvellyn

John and Tony on top of Helvellyn

Photo: John Gilllatt (1)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - On Helvellyn

On Helvellyn

Photo: Gillian Lauder (2)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Red Tarn from Helvellyn

Red Tarn from Helvellyn

Photo: Alan Wainwright (32)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - At the summit of Helvellyn during a recent family get together

At the summit of Helvellyn during a recent family get together

Photo: John Turner (8)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Red Tarn from Helvellyn

Red Tarn from Helvellyn

Photo: William Ringwood (40)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Striding Edge, Helvellyn and Red Tarn from below Swirral Edge

Striding Edge, Helvellyn and Red Tarn from below Swirral Edge

Photo: Christian Sky (4)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - High Dodd (Sleet Fell) and Place Fell across Ullswater from Mossdale Bay near Glenridding

High Dodd (Sleet Fell) and Place Fell across Ullswater from Mossdale Bay near Glenridding

Photo: Andy Malcolm (172)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Raise (Helvellyn) summit cairn

Raise (Helvellyn) summit cairn

Photo: Paul Coulter (13)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Red Tarn and Striding Edge from Helvellyn

Red Tarn and Striding Edge from Helvellyn

Photo: Tony Higgs (17)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Striding Edge and Red Tarn from Swirral Edge

Striding Edge and Red Tarn from Swirral Edge

Photo: Gerry Ball (16)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - White Side summit cairn

White Side summit cairn

Photo: Christine Shepherd (890)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Lower Man (Helvellyn) summit cairn

Lower Man (Helvellyn) summit cairn

Photo: Christine Shepherd (891)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Sheffield Pike from the lower slopes of Birkhouse Moor

Sheffield Pike from the lower slopes of Birkhouse Moor

Photo: Richard Nicholls (42)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Helvellyn, Swirral Edge and Red Tarn taken from Hole-in-the-Wall at the beginning of Striding Edge

Helvellyn, Swirral Edge and Red Tarn taken from Hole-in-the-Wall at the beginning of Striding Edge

Photo: Stella Whittaker (13)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Heading for Sticks Pass from Raise

Heading for Sticks Pass from Raise

Photo: Paul Coulter (14)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Thirlmere from Raise (Helvellyn)

Thirlmere from Raise (Helvellyn)

Photo: Andy Malcolm (28)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Approaching Swirral Edge in the Snow

Approaching Swirral Edge in the Snow

Photo: Mick Fox (11)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Helvellyn summit shelter

Helvellyn summit shelter

Photo: Craig Carter (9)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - On Raise (Helvellyn)

On Raise (Helvellyn)

Photo: Paul Coulter (12)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - On the summit of Helvellyn in the snow

On the summit of Helvellyn in the snow

Photo: Christine Shepherd (490)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Sheffield Pike from the lower slopes of Birkhouse Moor

Sheffield Pike from the lower slopes of Birkhouse Moor

Photo: Richard Nicholls (32)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - *Striding Edge (left), Helvellyn, Swirral Edge and Catstye Cam (far right) from near Hole-in-the-wall

*Striding Edge (left), Helvellyn, Swirral Edge and Catstye Cam (far right) from near Hole-in-the-wall

Photo: Richard Heeley (4)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Me and my father John at the summit of Helvellyn at the beginning of Feb 2012

Me and my father John at the summit of Helvellyn at the beginning of Feb 2012

Photo: Helen Robinson (1)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Swirral Edge from Helvellyn

Swirral Edge from Helvellyn

Photo: William Ringwood (41)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Helvellyn Summit

Helvellyn Summit

Photo: Ian McCutcheon (12)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Raise (Helvellyn) summit cairn

Raise (Helvellyn) summit cairn

Photo: Christine Shepherd (889)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Musicians on the summit of Helvellyn

Musicians on the summit of Helvellyn

Photo: Brian Lavery (3)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Climbing Birkhouse Moor above Mires Beck

Climbing Birkhouse Moor above Mires Beck

Photo: Lorelei Ashman (1)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Musicians on the summit of Helvellyn

Musicians on the summit of Helvellyn

Photo: Brian Lavery (1)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Helvellyn Summit Cairn

Helvellyn Summit Cairn

Photo: David Wright (269)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Helvellyn summit trig piller

Helvellyn summit trig piller

Photo: Alan Wainwright (34)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Dave Munro and Red Tarn from Helvellyn with Striding Edge beyond

Dave Munro and Red Tarn from Helvellyn with Striding Edge beyond

Photo: Paul Holroyd (7)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Swirral Edge from Helvellyn

Swirral Edge from Helvellyn

Photo: Christine Shepherd (893)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Helvellyn Summit Shelter

Helvellyn Summit Shelter

Photo: David Wright (268)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Helvellyn and Swirral Edge (top right) from Red Tarn (Helvellyn)

Helvellyn and Swirral Edge (top right) from Red Tarn (Helvellyn)

Photo: John Holt (8)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Swirral Edge and Helvellyn from the summit cairn on Catstye Cam

Swirral Edge and Helvellyn from the summit cairn on Catstye Cam

Photo: Christine Shepherd (894)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - White Side summit cairn

White Side summit cairn

Photo: Paul Coulter (11)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Striding Edge, (left), Helvellyn and Catstye Cam (right) from Birkhouse Moor

Striding Edge, (left), Helvellyn and Catstye Cam (right) from Birkhouse Moor

Photo: Christian Sky (1)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - On Helvellyn

On Helvellyn

Photo: Chris Oakley (3)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Me (in orange jacket) and my mate Neil on our way to the top of Helvellyn on a drizzly and bitterly cold day.

Me (in orange jacket) and my mate Neil on our way to the top of Helvellyn on a drizzly and bitterly cold day.

Photo: David LeHunte (2)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Striding Edge (left), Helvellyn and Catstye Cam from the summit of Birkhouse Moor

Striding Edge (left), Helvellyn and Catstye Cam from the summit of Birkhouse Moor

Photo: Katherine Horrex (3)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - The Ullswater Water Steamer docked at Glenridding<br>with Place Fell in the background

The Ullswater Water Steamer docked at Glenridding
with Place Fell in the background

Photo: Chris Trueman (3)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Looking down to Striding Edge from Helvellyn

Looking down to Striding Edge from Helvellyn

Photo: William Ringwood (67)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - A very snowy Helvellyn in early March!

A very snowy Helvellyn in early March!

Photo: Peter Dodds (1)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Helvellyn from Hole-in-the-Wall at the start of Striding Edge

Helvellyn from Hole-in-the-Wall at the start of Striding Edge

Photo: Christian Sky (3)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Sheffield Pike summit cairn

Sheffield Pike summit cairn

Photo: Christine Shepherd (888)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Catstye Cam from Helvellyn

Catstye Cam from Helvellyn

Photo: Gerry Ball (14)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Sarah on top of Helvellyn

Sarah on top of Helvellyn

Photo: Sarah Harrison (3)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Striding Edge, Helvellyn, Swirral Edge and Catstye Cam from Hole-in-the-Wall

Striding Edge, Helvellyn, Swirral Edge and Catstye Cam from Hole-in-the-Wall

Photo: Alan Wainwright (11)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Helvellyn summit trig point

Helvellyn summit trig point

Photo: Christine Shepherd (892)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - On Catstye Cam with Ullswater in the distance

On Catstye Cam with Ullswater in the distance

Photo: Jim Stamp (1)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - David Morecroft at the summit of Helvellyn

David Morecroft at the summit of Helvellyn

Photo: David Morecroft (18)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Ullswater and Glenridding from the lower slopes of Birkhouse Moor

Ullswater and Glenridding from the lower slopes of Birkhouse Moor

Photo: Richard Nicholls (31)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Boredale Hause and Angletarn Pikes across Ullswater from Glenridding

Boredale Hause and Angletarn Pikes across Ullswater from Glenridding

Photo: Andy Malcolm (173)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Clouds rolling in over Fairfield (left), Dollywaggon Pike and Nethermost Pike from Helvellyn

Clouds rolling in over Fairfield (left), Dollywaggon Pike and Nethermost Pike from Helvellyn

Photo: Craig Carter (11)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Red Tarn (Helvellyn) and Striding Edge from Helvellyn summit

Red Tarn (Helvellyn) and Striding Edge from Helvellyn summit

Photo: Craig Carter (10)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Walkers on Swirral Edge from the summit of Helvellyn

Walkers on Swirral Edge from the summit of Helvellyn

Photo: Craig Carter (7)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Striding Edge and Helvellyn above Red Tarn from the col between Swirral Edge and Catstye Cam

Striding Edge and Helvellyn above Red Tarn from the col between Swirral Edge and Catstye Cam

Photo: Brian Balfe (15)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - On Swirral Edge in the Snow

On Swirral Edge in the Snow

Photo: Mick Fox (12)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - The view from Helvellyn on a cold winters afternoon

The view from Helvellyn on a cold winters afternoon

Photo: Nigel Auty (1)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Catstye Cam and Ullswater from Helvellyn

Catstye Cam and Ullswater from Helvellyn

Photo: Christine Shepherd (524)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - The famous view of Striding Edge from Helvellyn

The famous view of Striding Edge from Helvellyn

Photo: Ray Foster (9)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - The Trig Point on the summit of Helvellyn

The Trig Point on the summit of Helvellyn

Photo: Christine Shepherd (532)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Birkhouse Moor from Hole-in-the-Wall in the snow

Birkhouse Moor from Hole-in-the-Wall in the snow

Photo: Mick Fox (14)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Helvellyn summit

Helvellyn summit

Photo: Paul Coulter (10)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Striding Edge from the top of Swirral Edge on Helvellyn

Striding Edge from the top of Swirral Edge on Helvellyn

Photo: Gerry Ball (12)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Looking up Swirral Edge

Looking up Swirral Edge

Photo: Gerry Ball (15)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - *The Helvellyn summit ridge, Whiteside, Thirlmere and Watson's Dodd from Raise (Helvellyn) summit

*The Helvellyn summit ridge, Whiteside, Thirlmere and Watson's Dodd from Raise (Helvellyn) summit

Photo: Andy Malcolm (27)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Anthea and Graham on Helvellyn summit with Ullswater in the distance

Anthea and Graham on Helvellyn summit with Ullswater in the distance

Photo: Graham Stainsby (1)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Me on Helvellyn Summit

Me on Helvellyn Summit

Photo: Jonathan Ashforth (2)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Place Fell and Grisedale from Hole-in-the-Wall

Place Fell and Grisedale from Hole-in-the-Wall

Photo: Edward Felstead (15)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - The aircraft memorial on Helvellyn

The aircraft memorial on Helvellyn

Photo: Alan Wainwright (37)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Swirral Edge, Helvellyn

Swirral Edge, Helvellyn

Photo: Hugh Turner (4)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Catstye Cam from Hole-in-the-wall

Catstye Cam from Hole-in-the-wall

Photo: Ian Gaylard (6)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Mike, Tim and Shaun at the summit trig point on a very wet Helvellyn - I swear there were seals on the summit!

Mike, Tim and Shaun at the summit trig point on a very wet Helvellyn - I swear there were seals on the summit!

Photo: Mike Hall (2)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Helvellyn from above Red Tarn (Helvellyn)

Helvellyn from above Red Tarn (Helvellyn)

Photo: Katherine Horrex (17)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Glenridding Dodd from the lower slopes of Sheffield Pike

Glenridding Dodd from the lower slopes of Sheffield Pike

Photo: Christine Shepherd (887)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Birkhouse Moor summit cairn - with Striding Edge, Helvellyn, Swirral Edge and Catstye Cam beyond

Birkhouse Moor summit cairn - with Striding Edge, Helvellyn, Swirral Edge and Catstye Cam beyond

Photo: Alan Wainwright (13)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Glenridding Dodd (left), Ullswater and Place Fell from near Hole-in-the-Wall on the lower slopes of Helvellyn

Glenridding Dodd (left), Ullswater and Place Fell from near Hole-in-the-Wall on the lower slopes of Helvellyn

Photo: David Cooper (5)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Ullswater from Glenridding

Ullswater from Glenridding

Photo: David Hayter (336)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Myself, Emma Cooper & Rachel Hargreaves descending Helvellyn via Swirral Edge

Myself, Emma Cooper & Rachel Hargreaves descending Helvellyn via Swirral Edge

Photo: David Cooper (4)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Swirral Edge from the col between Helvellyn and Catstye Cam

Swirral Edge from the col between Helvellyn and Catstye Cam

Photo: Katherine Horrex (16)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Helvellyn Summit

Helvellyn Summit

Photo: Richard Nicholls (40)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Catstye Cam from Birkhouse Moor summit

Catstye Cam from Birkhouse Moor summit

Photo: Alan Wainwright (12)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Sticks Gill from Sticks Pass

Sticks Gill from Sticks Pass

Photo: Paul Coulter (15)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Swirral Edge, Catstye Cam and Red Tarn from Helvellyn

Swirral Edge, Catstye Cam and Red Tarn from Helvellyn

Photo: Alan Wainwright (35)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Striding Edge and Red Tarn from Helvellyn Summit

Striding Edge and Red Tarn from Helvellyn Summit

Photo: Richard Nicholls (39)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - The famous Striding Edge from Helvellyn

The famous Striding Edge from Helvellyn

Photo: Paul Hopper (1)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Fell ponies on Great Mell Fell

Fell ponies on Great Mell Fell

Photo: Christine Shepherd (885)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Stybarrow Dodd from Sticks Pass

Stybarrow Dodd from Sticks Pass

Photo: Roy Smith (6)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Ullswater from Birkhouse Moor

Ullswater from Birkhouse Moor

Photo: Tony Price (8)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Raise (Helvellyn) from White Side

Raise (Helvellyn) from White Side

Photo: Roy Smith (4)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Striding Edge and St Sunday Crag from Helvellyn

Striding Edge and St Sunday Crag from Helvellyn

Photo: Chris Oakley (4)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Christmas Day on top of Helvellyn

Christmas Day on top of Helvellyn

Photo: Arabella Bazley (1)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Striding Edge (left) and Helvellyn from near Hole-in-the-wall

Striding Edge (left) and Helvellyn from near Hole-in-the-wall

Photo: Richard Heeley (2)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Kepple Cove and Glenridding Common from Lower Man (Helvellyn)

Kepple Cove and Glenridding Common from Lower Man (Helvellyn)

Photo: Kate Daniel (2)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Swirral Edge and Catstye Cam from Helvellyn

Swirral Edge and Catstye Cam from Helvellyn

Photo: Ian McCutcheon (9)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - The summit of Armboth Fell

The summit of Armboth Fell

Photo: Christine Shepherd (895)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Glenridding Dodd (left), Glenridding and Ullswater from Birkhouse Moor

Glenridding Dodd (left), Glenridding and Ullswater from Birkhouse Moor

Photo: Mike Jennings (10)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Keppel Cove and Catstye Cam from White Side

Keppel Cove and Catstye Cam from White Side

Photo: Roy Smith (5)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Striding Edge from the Helvellyn summit ridge

Striding Edge from the Helvellyn summit ridge

Photo: William Ringwood (42)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Swirral Edge and Catstye Cam from Helvellyn

Swirral Edge and Catstye Cam from Helvellyn

Photo: Chris Oakley (2)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Striding Edge from Helvellyn summit

Striding Edge from Helvellyn summit

Photo: David Booth (5)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Striding Edge from Helvellyn in all its glory

Striding Edge from Helvellyn in all its glory

Photo: Roger Nunns (1)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Helvellyn from Swirral Edge

Helvellyn from Swirral Edge

Photo: Katherine Horrex (15)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Looking towards Bassenthwaite and The Skiddaw Massif from Raise (Helvellyn)

Looking towards Bassenthwaite and The Skiddaw Massif from Raise (Helvellyn)

Photo: Andy Malcolm (30)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Grisedale with Birks beyond from near the Hole-in-the-wall between Birkhouse Moor and Helvellyn

Grisedale with Birks beyond from near the Hole-in-the-wall between Birkhouse Moor and Helvellyn

Photo: Brian Balfe (14)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Striding Edge (left), Helvellyn and Catstye Cam from Birkhouse Moor

Striding Edge (left), Helvellyn and Catstye Cam from Birkhouse Moor

Photo: Katherine Horrex (1)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Helvellyn, Swirral Edge and Red Tarn from Hole-in-the-Wall

Helvellyn, Swirral Edge and Red Tarn from Hole-in-the-Wall

Photo: Chris Ellis (2)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Our dog Ted enjoying the view in the way up Helvellyn

Our dog Ted enjoying the view in the way up Helvellyn

Photo: Karen Kazerella (1)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Swirral Edge and Catstye Cam from Helvellyn

Swirral Edge and Catstye Cam from Helvellyn

Photo: Iain Macdonald (2)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - The infamous Striding Edge from Helvellyn

The infamous Striding Edge from Helvellyn

Photo: Andrew Fryer (2)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - On Helvellyn

On Helvellyn

Photo: Dave Blanchard (1)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Me at the summit trig point on Helvellyn

Me at the summit trig point on Helvellyn

Photo: Peter Pearson (2)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Helvellyn and Red Tarn from below Swirral Edge

Helvellyn and Red Tarn from below Swirral Edge

Photo: Christian Sky (5)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Striding Edge (left) and Helvellyn from the approach to Hole-in-the-Wall

Striding Edge (left) and Helvellyn from the approach to Hole-in-the-Wall

Photo: Katherine Horrex (5)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - The aircraft memorial on Helvellyn

The aircraft memorial on Helvellyn

Photo: Alan Wainwright (36)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Musicians on the summit of Helvellyn

Musicians on the summit of Helvellyn

Photo: Brian Lavery (4)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Musicians on the summit of Helvellyn

Musicians on the summit of Helvellyn

Photo: Brian Lavery (2)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Red Tarn (Helvellyn) frozen solid

Red Tarn (Helvellyn) frozen solid

Photo: Terry Maddocks (4)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Helvellyn summit

Helvellyn summit

Photo: William Ringwood (39)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Red Tarn and Striding Edge from Helvellyn

Red Tarn and Striding Edge from Helvellyn

Photo: Roy Smith (2)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Runaway Ramblers from Bury on top of Steel Fell (Dead Pike) in early May

Runaway Ramblers from Bury on top of Steel Fell (Dead Pike) in early May

Photo: David Morecroft (19)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Superb view of Striding Edge from Helvellyn

Superb view of Striding Edge from Helvellyn

Photo: Christian Sky (2)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Catstye Cam (left), Helvellyn (centre) and Lower Man (Helvellyn) (right) from near White Side

Catstye Cam (left), Helvellyn (centre) and Lower Man (Helvellyn) (right) from near White Side

Photo: Rob Barklamb (54)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Myself, Emma Cooper & Rachel Hargreaves on the summit of Helvellyn after tackling Striding Edge

Myself, Emma Cooper & Rachel Hargreaves on the summit of Helvellyn after tackling Striding Edge

Photo: David Cooper (2)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Helvellyn Summit flanked by Striding Edge (left) and Swirral Edge (right) from Hole-in-the-Wall in the snow

Helvellyn Summit flanked by Striding Edge (left) and Swirral Edge (right) from Hole-in-the-Wall in the snow

Photo: Mick Fox (15)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Snow on Catstye Cam from Birkhouse Moor

Snow on Catstye Cam from Birkhouse Moor

Photo: Richard Nicholls (59)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - A very grumpy Shaun post walk in Glenridding after scaling Helvellyn via Striding Edge on a very, very wet day!

A very grumpy Shaun post walk in Glenridding after scaling Helvellyn via Striding Edge on a very, very wet day!

Photo: Mike Hall (4)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Helvellyn summit plateau

Helvellyn summit plateau

Photo: Craig Carter (8)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Place Fell, Grisedale and the lower slopes of St Sunday Crag (right) from below Hole-in-the-Wall

Place Fell, Grisedale and the lower slopes of St Sunday Crag (right) from below Hole-in-the-Wall

Photo: Edward Felstead (16)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Lesley and the 2 Cocker Spaniels, Millie and Monty, on Helvellyn in November 2011

Lesley and the 2 Cocker Spaniels, Millie and Monty, on Helvellyn in November 2011

Photo: Tony Lee (1)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Catstye Cam, White Side and Raise (Helvellyn) from the summit of Birkhouse Moor

Catstye Cam, White Side and Raise (Helvellyn) from the summit of Birkhouse Moor

Photo: Katherine Horrex (2)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Red Tarn (Helvellyn) and Striding Edge in all it's glory from Helvellyn

Red Tarn (Helvellyn) and Striding Edge in all it's glory from Helvellyn

Photo: Stella Whittaker (17)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Catstye Cam (centre) and Helvellyn from Birkhouse Moor

Catstye Cam (centre) and Helvellyn from Birkhouse Moor

Photo: Richard Nicholls (33)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Helvellyn (left), Swirral Edge and Red Tarn (Helvellyn) from the approach to Striding Edge near Hole-in-the-Wall

Helvellyn (left), Swirral Edge and Red Tarn (Helvellyn) from the approach to Striding Edge near Hole-in-the-Wall

Photo: Ray Foster (10)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - On the summit of Helvellyn

On the summit of Helvellyn

Photo: Glenn Philpott (2)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Nethermost Pike and Dollwaggon Pike from Helvellyn

Nethermost Pike and Dollwaggon Pike from Helvellyn

Photo: Alan Wainwright (38)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Thirlmere from Helvellyn

Thirlmere from Helvellyn

Photo: Tony Higgs (21)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Catstye Cam and Red Tarn from the top of Helvellyn, May 2012

Catstye Cam and Red Tarn from the top of Helvellyn, May 2012

Photo: Christine Leach (1)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Helvellyn from White Side

Helvellyn from White Side

Photo: Roy Smith (3)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - The Runaway Ramblers on Helvellyn

The Runaway Ramblers on Helvellyn

Photo: David Morecroft (12)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Darryl at the top of Helvellyn

Darryl at the top of Helvellyn

Photo: Nanci Moll (3)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Striding Edge from the lower slopes of Helvellyn

Striding Edge from the lower slopes of Helvellyn

Photo: Alan Wainwright (31)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - White Side from Helvellyn Lower Man

White Side from Helvellyn Lower Man

Photo: Ian McCutcheon (10)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Swirral Edge (Helvellyn) and Catstye Cam

Swirral Edge (Helvellyn) and Catstye Cam

Photo: Iain Macdonald (3)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Great Mell Fell summit cairn and post

Great Mell Fell summit cairn and post

Photo: Christine Shepherd (884)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Striding Edge from Helvellyn

Striding Edge from Helvellyn

Photo: Alan Wainwright (33)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Striding Edge (left), Helvellyn and Catstye Cam from the Birkhouse Moor

Striding Edge (left), Helvellyn and Catstye Cam from the Birkhouse Moor

Photo: Katherine Horrex (4)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Eric and me on Helvellyn, 5 months after his hip replacement :)

Eric and me on Helvellyn, 5 months after his hip replacement :)

Photo: Amanda Hamlyn (1)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Ullswater

Ullswater

Photo: Richard Nicholls (43)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - *Catstye Cam (left), Swirral Edge and Helvellyn from White Side

*Catstye Cam (left), Swirral Edge and Helvellyn from White Side

Photo: Ian McCutcheon (8)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Red Tarn and Striding Edge from Helvellyn

Red Tarn and Striding Edge from Helvellyn

Photo: Roger Stone (1)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Temperature Inversion seen from the summit of Helvellyn

Temperature Inversion seen from the summit of Helvellyn

Photo: Paul Johnson (20)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Swirral Edge, Catstye Cam, Red Tarn (Helvellyn) and Ullswater from the summit of Helvellyn

Swirral Edge, Catstye Cam, Red Tarn (Helvellyn) and Ullswater from the summit of Helvellyn

Photo: Katherine Horrex (14)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Striding Edge (left), Helvellyn and Swirral Edge (right) from above Hole-in-the-Wall

Striding Edge (left), Helvellyn and Swirral Edge (right) from above Hole-in-the-Wall

Photo: William Ringwood (65)

Walk c224 Helvellyn via Swirral Edge and Raise from Glenridding - Striding Edge, Helvellyn, Swirral Edge and Catstye Cam from Birkhouse Moor

Striding Edge, Helvellyn, Swirral Edge and Catstye Cam from Birkhouse Moor

Photo: Andy Malcolm (7)

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