
Helvellyn via Striding Edge
Summary
Wainwrights (3):
Birkhouse Moor, Helvellyn, and Catstycam
Distance:
13.24km
Elevation:
1047m
Route
Starting Location
Estimated Time
A leisurely hiking pace finishes this walk in around 6 hours 25 mins
Walk Terrain
Sustained steep gradients
Long stretches of steep uphill, sometimes with short scrambling sections
Partial path visibility
Some sections may be unclear, and poor weather could make navigation tricky
High exposure
Compulsory stretches of significant exposure that require a head for heights
These ratings are based on my own experience and are for guidance only - find out more.
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Weather Forecast
Forecast for Helvellyn Summit (950m)
Saturday 6 December
/
3°C
Light rain
Feels-like
0°
Wind gusts
27kph
Chance of rain
64%
Visibility
4km
Forecast provided by the Met Office under the Open Government Licence.
Nearby Walks

3.5km away
5.5km
384m
1

7.0km away
Helvellyn's West Face
7.7km
751m
1

7.6km away
Little and Great Mell Fell
6.7km
422m
2
These routes are for guidance only. Always check the weather, wear appropriate clothing, and know your limits. See the safety page for the more advice before setting out.

