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Helm Crag Circular Walk from Grasmere

By Dave Chick   

on April 28, 2018    5/5 (1)

Posted as a walk in – England, Europe, Lake District National Park, Lake District's Central Fells

Helm Crag Circular Walk from Grasmere

Route Essentials

Route Summary

A walk around the ever popular fells of Far Easedale

See the end of the article for local information about parking, public transport facilities, pubs and cafes.

Distance

11.96 km

Ascent

552 m

Time

5 hours

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Start Location

Gramere

Difficulty

Moderate Walk

Hazards

some scrambling if you want to get to the proper summit of Helm Crag

Weather Forecast:

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Remember that we cannot outline every single hazard on a walk – it’s up to you to be safe and competent. Read up on Mountain Safety , Navigation and what equipment you’ll need. 

Helm Crag Circular Walk from Grasmere Ordnance Survey Map and GPX File Download

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Helm Crag Circular Walk from Grasmere

This is a longer version of the direct route up Helm Crag from Grasmere, taking in the extra Wainwright summits of Gibson Knott and Calf Crag in a satisfying circular walk around Far Easedale. Helm Crag is highly visible from Grasmere and as a result is a popular Wainwright.

The summit is unmistakable, with the crag known variously as the Lion and the Lamb, “The old lady playing the organ” and the Howitzer – with the profile depending on which direction the summit is viewed. The actual summit requires a couple of technical moves in order for you to have ascended to the summit proper.

Summit Rocks on Helm Crag

This route continues to Gibson Knott and Calf Crag before descending Far Easedale but would equally make an approach to the hills of High Raise and descending to Grasmere via the Blea Rigg ridge or the Easedale Tarn path.

Helm Crag Circular Walk from Grasmere Route

 

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Local Information and Recommended Maps and Guidebooks

Route Summary:

A walk around the ever popular fells of Far Easedale

This walk includes the 3 Wainwrights of Calf Crag, Gibson Knott, Helm Crag

Route Start Location: Gramere

Distance
 Ascent
 Time
11.96 km 552 m 5 hours

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Activivity Type: Moderate Walk

Summits and Places on this Route

Facilities

Lots of facilities in Grasmere, read our full guide to walks from Grasmere for more information

Hazards

some scrambling if you want to get to the proper summit of Helm Crag

Remember that we cannot outline every single hazard on a walk – it’s up to you to be safe and competent. Read up on Mountain Safety , Navigation and what equipment you’ll need.

Parking :

Parking available in and around Grasmere

Public Transport:

There’s a frequent bus service – 555 – between  Kendal – Keswick that passes through Ambleside and Grasmere.

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Weather Forecast:

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Guidebooks:

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Dave Chick

Dave is our Lake District local expert, often found in the depths of Cumbria he’s the author of his own part on the web, All the Gear but no Idea.

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