Walk Distance: 6 miles app
Total Ascent/descent: 1300 ft app
B WALK – GRASMERE
TO HELM CRAG
This is a short but challenging walk of approximately 6
miles long and 400metres of ascent and decent. It will be completed with plenty
of time to spare if you fancy the challenge there will be plenty of stops along
the way.
The walk starts gently through Grasmere
to Easedale road which we follow until it becomes a path. This path sets off up
the flank of Helm Crag and is quite steep and long. It eventually reaches the
southern summit known as The Lion and the Lamb, which is a good place to break
and take in the views over Grasmere and
Easedale Tarn.
The northern summit is known as The Howitzer but the peak is
only accessible with rock climbing skills.
Our decent is zig zagging down the side of the saddle in the
direction of Easedale Tarn. Here the path is not clear and can be boggy in
places. A gentle walk back to Grasmere
completes the walk.
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| The Howitzer |
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