{"id":1386,"date":"2021-10-14T11:40:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-14T10:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/where2walk.co.uk\/?p=1386"},"modified":"2023-03-09T16:17:23","modified_gmt":"2023-03-09T16:17:23","slug":"helvellyn-by-striding-edge","status":"publish","type":"walk","link":"https:\/\/where2walk.co.uk\/walk\/helvellyn-by-striding-edge\/","title":{"rendered":"Helvellyn via Striding Edge"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Helvellyn via Striding Edge is one of the must do walks in England. It is popular but not at all easy. Some find the crossing stressful and daunting, most enjoy it and all have a feeling of great satisfaction when they complete it. A return via Raise avoids the awkward descent of Swirral Edge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Helvellyn<\/figure><\/div>
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The Walk<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Helvellyn ‘by the Edges’ is probably the most recognized high mountain walk in the Lake District. Approaching Helvellyn via Striding Edge would be a classic in any country. For the Helvellyn virgin the crossing of Striding Edge will live long in the memory. The ridge is easier in dry conditions and less daunting when not in cloud but that does not mean avoid it then. Only when snow and ice are on the ridge do I avoid it. Near the summit of Helvellyn there is a plaque dedicated to a dog (Foxie) who stayed with its deceased owner for three months in 1805 which always brings a sigh as I pass. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Erosion is a massive challenge on Helvellyn. The steep climb between Striding Edge and the main mountain is a mess, the down climb of Swirral Edge awkward in places. The excellent ‘Fix the Fells’ team do what they can but it is an awkward place to work on.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On reaching the summit I am always struck by the many directions from where people emerge. It is rarely a lonely place. I sympathise with those who have toiled up the relentless slopes from Thirlmere and for those wishing to avoid Striding Edge suggest a climb of Raise<\/a> and descent from Grisedale Tarn, an excellent walk. The full Helvellyn ridge from Fairfield to Clough Head<\/a> is also a great but long ridge route without danger, worth considering for the fit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t

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As a general rule on Striding Edge stick to the crest. In places it is exhilaratingly exposed, in other places it demands decent scrambling skills. This is particularly so on the down climb at the end of the ridge which is classed as a Grade 1 Scramble. There some paths below the ridge on both sides but they are still exposed and not straightforward. It is difficult even then to avoid the final down scramble. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Navigation Tips on Striding Edge walk<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are two key points on the walk where you need to be careful. The Hole in the Wall and the summit, both require a compass in cloudy conditions. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Helvellyn via Striding Edge is one of the must do walks in England. It is popular but not at all easy. Some find the crossing stressful and daunting, most enjoy it and all have a feeling of great satisfaction when they complete it. A return via Raise avoids the awkward descent of Swirral Edge. The","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":31175,"parent":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"walk_type":[12],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nHelvellyn via Striding Edge | Where2Walk<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Helvellyn via Striding Edge is the most famous walk in the Lake District. 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