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| Leg: | 1 |
| From: | Glenridding |
| To: | Helvellyn |
| Distance: | 5.6 kilometres |
| Grid Ref: | NY380169 |
| Grid Ref: | NY341151 |
| Ascent: | 873 metres |
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With parking slightly easier in Glenridding than Patterdale, it makes an easier start/finish point. The route starts from Rattleback Bridge where the track heads south west, quickly leaving the village behind as it rises onto open fellside. The route now climbs relentlessly alongside Mires Beck to a fork after 2km (from the start) where you have the choice of contouring the north side of Grisedale or bearing right to take in the summit of Birkhouse Moor. From Birkhouse Moor the path heads for the famouse "Hole in the wall" where the full eastern aspect of Helvellyn comes into view, and the whole route is laid out before you.
From the Hole in the wall the nature of the walk changes dramatically as you head left to start the ascent to High Spying How. Navigation is straightforward, with the best line taking the crest of the ridge as you cross Striding Edge. Where necessary you can drop down to a slightly lower path for long sections as far as a col before the final steep pull. The descent to the col from the main ridge is the most difficult part of the route and demands extra care in bad weather. Pass the Gough Monument and continue to the summit plateau, where you turn right for the summit.
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| Leg: | 2 |
| From: | Helvellyn |
| To: | Glenridding |
| Distance: | 5.9 kilometres |
| Grid Ref: | NY341151 |
| Grid Ref: | NY380169 |
| Ascent: | 107 metres |
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From the summit of Helvellyn head north west to the start of Swirral Edge, which drops away to the north west. Although considerably easier than Striding Edge, the initial steep descent is not to be underestimated, especially in wet weather. Follow the ridge down to a col, with views across Red Tarn to your ascent route on the right and Ullswater ahead beyond the summit of Catstye Cam. From the col ascent directly to Catstye Cam.
From the summit continue north east and descend to Glenridding Common where you join Red Tarn Beck as it makes its way down towards a confluence with the stream from Keppel Cove and Brown Cove. Once you meet the stream the angle of descent eases and the walk soon turns into a pleasant stroll down to the old mine workings and Glenridding Youth Hostel. Cross the stream by the Youth Hostel and follow the wide and well used track along the north side of the valley to return to Glenridding
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