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Helvellyn

Helvellyn, Cumbria, England

17.56KM

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10.9MILES

A challenging (for us) but rewarding hike form Glenridding to the summit of Helvellyn - the third highest point in England. The route takes in Keppel Cove, White Sie and Lower Man before Helvellyn itself with fantastic view over Red Tarn and beyond.

4 Apr 2015
Mountainous
6hrs, 50min (4hrs, 44min)
altitude Graph for helvellyn walk

Elevation: Max 943m, Min 156m, Gain 787m

Pictures from the walk

hiker with poles on mountain track

Climbing up Keppel Cove

hiker with poles on mountain track

Towards White Side

hiker pointing up towards lake distict peak

Looking up towards Lower Man on Helvellyn

2 hikers on the summit of helvellyn

On Helvellyn with Red Tarn in the background

view across the lake districy from helvellyn

The view from the top

white side mountain with a light snow dusting

A dusting of snow on White Side

mountain path with some snow

White Side

mountain landscape with sloping stone wall

Coming back into Glenridding