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Helvellyn From Glenridding Via Striding Edge

Distance: 7.7 Miles
Time: 5 hours 03 minutes
Elevation: 39 Feet
Terrain: Mixed
Start Point: Penrith
End Point: Penrith

80% Difficulty – Great route for summer and winter: Very snowy in winter, nice views on clear days, 3rd highest in Lake District, overlooks Red Tarn Reservoir. Starts and ends in Glenridding, on the edge of Ullswater lake. Includes Swirral edge and Striding edgeHills Included: (meters)Helvellyn – 950Catyscam – 890 Birkhouse moor – 717

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Map – Helvellyn From Glenridding Via Striding Edge