England’s most iconic peak

Helvellyn

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sat 10th may 2025
£35

Sat 10th may 2025
£35
Limited spaces

sat 12th July 2025
£35

Sat 12th July 2025
£35
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conquer england’s finest walk

At 950m, Helvellyn is the third highest peak in England and a bucket list mountain for many aspiring fell walkers. After an early morning start, we follow a mostly flat, surfaced track along a picturesque stream. We then take a steady climb up, following a series of zig zags as we head towards another wainwright, Dollywaggon Pike, where we are greeted with our first views of the day. After heading along our second Wainwright, Nethermost Pike, we set our sights on the primary objective – Helvellyn! Once at the summit, we will be rewarded with panoramic views of the Lake District, including Ullswater, Thirlmere, and other surrounding peaks. After a quick lunch stop, we will follow a gradual and majestic route down through the forest and back to the car park.

We also offer a number of different routes – depending on experience and weather. To know more about these, get in touch!

Join us on this fantastic adventure!

Highlights

  • Summit the most popular peak in the Lake District

  • Magnificent views of the surrounding mountains
  • Look down at its dramatic ridges

  • Join like-minded people on a thrilling adventure

sample Itinerary:

08:30 – Meet at the pre-disclosed National Trust car park. Registration. Kit check.
09:00 – Begin our ascent.
10:30 – Reach the summit! Refuel. Group photo.
12:00 – Begin our trek back down.
14:30 – Arrive back at the car park. Debrief. Congratulatory cheers! Head home.

*Please note: these timings are an approximate guide only. Mountains are changeable environments and thus itineraries may be subject to change with minimal notice.

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Helvellyn climb

frequently asked questions

Helvellyn is achievable for most active people. As this is a group event, you will be expected to keep up with the rest of the group and therefore you should be comfortable with 6-7 hour hikes with a small backpack. If you are worried about being too slow then please get in touch so we can discuss your options. We also offer walking specific fitness programmes and private guiding.

Our start location will be at the National Trust car park near Thirlmere reservoir (CA12 4TW). The exact start point will be e-mailed over 2 weeks prior to your hike.

Expect to meet between 8 and 9 am but the exact timings will be e-mailed 2 weeks prior to your trip.

You can park at either Swirls or Wythburn car parks (CA12 4TW), both of which are pay and display.

That really depends on how quick you walk! During our group hikes, our aim is to stay together and walk as a one. But we do have the option to split the group if needed as there will be more than one leader present. Typically it will take six to eight hours to get to the top and back down. Our aim isn’t to race up the mountain, instead our focus is on ensuring everybody has a thoroughly enjoyable day out.

To view our full kit list, click to download here

Please note. There are no stops for water refills or food along the route, so you should bring sufficient water (at least 2-3 litres per person) and plenty of food.

There are toilets situated at Swirls car park. Once on the path there are no public toilets.

A very high percentage of our walkers achieve a successful summit! Our leaders will always do their best to get you there. However, for safety reasons it may not always be possible. Whilst the summer months bring calmer mountain weather, it is important to note the weather can change at any time. In the unlikely event of poor weather, the guide reserves the right to turn the group around before the summit, in the interest of safety.