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Striding Edge – Helvellyn Summit loop from Patterdale

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North West England

Striding Edge – Helvellyn Summit loop from Patterdale

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Striding Edge – Helvellyn Summit loop from Patterdale

05:34

14.5km

850m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 5.28 km for 604 m

After 5.95 km for 18 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

74 m

Glenridding Village

Highlight • Pub

Glenridding is a superb base for your adventures in the Eastern Fells of the Lake District. It is the popular starting point for Helvellyn, one of Britain's most beloved mountains, …

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2

2.59 km

View of Ullswater

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view of Ulsterwater

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3

4.68 km

View of Helvellyn and Catstye Cam

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning viewpoint of the route ahead, Helvellyn summit and across to Catstye Cam. Even better on a blue sky day.

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4

5.63 km

Striding Edge

Highlight • Climb

With spine-tingling exposure on both sides and breathtaking views, Striding Edge is an exhilarating stretch that you will not forget. A classic grade one scramble, it's suitable for intermediate hikers …

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5

5.88 km

View of Red Tarn and Striding Edge

Highlight • Lake

Red Tarn is a small lake at the foot of Helvellyn. Ideal place to rest or have something to eat before starting the ascent.

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6

5.91 km

Striding Edge

Highlight • Summit

I couldn't see striding edge because of the weather..

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7

6.24 km

Helvellyn Summit

Highlight • Summit

Up there with Britain’s best-loved mountains, Helvellyn is home to a horseshoe ridge of legendary quality. First comes Striding Edge, a knife-edge arête with a tantalisingly-good tightrope path edging along …

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8

6.98 km

Helvellyn Lower Man Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lower Man is a subsidiary top of Helvellyn and is well worth a visit on your hike. The view to Catstye Cam is very dramatic!

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B

14.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.83 km

4.60 km

2.67 km

253 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.75 km

4.11 km

3.24 km

1.39 km

581 m

409 m

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Comments

September 23, 2022,Helvellyn from Glenridding

Up Striding Edge then down Whiteside as a variation from usual Squirrel Edge. Good views.

June 23, 2024,Helvellyn loop via Striding Edge from Glenridding — Lake District National Park

Do not follow this route!
The path does not exist. If you want striding edge take a left at the gate. Komoot needs to fix these map issues!

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