Helm Crag, Lake District

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Adventure Travel magazine
A circular route that gets you to the distinctive rock formation at the top of Helm Crag.
moderate
Distance 6.6 km
This circular four-mile route takes you from the lakeside town of Grasmere, with a steep climb to the top of Helm Crag, where a distictive rock formation known as the Lion and the Lamb can be found.
This route was featured on www.wiredforadventure.com, where you can find a wealth of adventure travel inspiration for the UK and abroad.
This route was featured on www.wiredforadventure.com, where you can find a wealth of adventure travel inspiration for the UK and abroad.
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Highest point
384 m
Lowest point
71 m
Track types
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Coordinates:
OS Grid
NY 33717 07501
DD
54.458553, -3.023945
DMS
54°27'30.8"N 3°01'26.2"W
UTM
30U 498447 6034542
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Coordinates
OS Grid
NY 33717 07501
DD
54.458553, -3.023945
DMS
54°27'30.8"N 3°01'26.2"W
UTM
30U 498447 6034542
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
6.6 km
Duration
2:12 h
Ascent
313 m
Descent
313 m
Highest point
384 m
Lowest point
71 m
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