Helvellyn

For more information on the area surrounding this hill, see Glenridding and Patterdale

Helvellyn is the first choice for many newcomers to our club and the ascent of Helvellyn via Striding or Swirral Edge are the most popular routes. Both involve some degree of exposure and aren't suitable for the faint hearted but they are classics. Red Tarn nestles between these two edges at 700m and has some impressive cliffs to admire especially in a snowy period. The easy way up goes via Raise and proves to be no problem.

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