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Walk up Helm Crag from Grasmere

By Dave Chick   

on April 13, 2017    5/5 (2)

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

Walk up Helm Crag from Grasmere

Route Essentials

Route Summary

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

Distance

7.19 km

Ascent

464 m

Time

3 hours

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

Start Location

Difficulty

Moderate Walk

Hazards

Weather Forecast:

Met Office Lake District Mountain Weather

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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. 

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

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Walk up Helm Crag from Grasmere

Dave Chick, from All the Gear, No Idea, shares his walking route of a snowy day on Helm Crag in the Lake District’s Eastern Fells. Starting from the village of Grasmere, it ascends from Easedale via a steep path up to the summit of Helm Crag. It may only be just over 400m high, but still high enough for a winter adventure!

Dave says that this walk is a:

 prime example of just how seriously anyone should take winter walking in the Lake District – even on the so-called smaller fells.

For the full route, visit the link below.

Click here to view the full description. Images and GPX files used with permission of the route author.

Local Information and Recommended Maps and Guidebooks

Route Summary:

This walk includes the Wainwright of Helm Crag

Route Start Location:

Distance
 Ascent
 Time
7.19 km 464 m 3 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

Check out the businesses nearby for more places to stay and drink.

Hazards

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 :

Public Transport:

Traveline for UK Public Transport

Weather Forecast:

Met Office Lake District Mountain Weather

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Recommended Maps: 

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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