Heights of Helvellyn

Hike Details

  • Distance: 15km (9 miles)
  • Duration: 6-7 Hours
  • Difficulty: Intermediate
  • Area: Lake District

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£40pp

Dates available in May, June, July, August, September.

Heights of Helvellyn

  • Ascent: 3,100ft / 900m
  • Peaks Included: Lower Man, Helvellyn, Nethermost Pike, High Crag, Dollywaggon Pike
  • Great for: Intermediate Hikers
  • Starting time: 8:15am
  • Finish times: 3pm (Approx)
  • Start/Finish: PARKING INFO. Find parking on Google maps
  • Car park cost: £8 - RingGo/ Coins/Card

** PLEASE NOTE: If you have completed a booking/enquiry from for this event and have not heard back within our turnaround time of 1-2 days, please check your junk folder for a response from us.

** Each Small Group will run with a minimum of 3 participants. If the minimum has not been met 24 hours before the hike, we will reach out and refund, reschedule or make alternate arrangements.

What to expect

The Heights of Helvellyn is a brilliant way to tackle one of the Lake District's most famous peaks - but from the quieter, wilder side. Starting from deep in the Thirlmere woods, we'll wind our way up onto the broad shoulders of the Helvellyn range, taking in long ridgelines, sweeping views and a real sense of space as we gain height.

This isn't just a straight up-and-down - we'll aim to make a proper mountain day of it, with summits like Helvellyn Lower Man, Helvellyn itself, Nethermost Pike and Dollywaggon Pike. It's a solid day out, with good climbs and rocky sections, but we'll take it at a sociable pace with time for breaks, photos and taking it all in. A great route for experienced hillwalkers, or anyone who wants to see Helvellyn from a new, less-trodden angle.

FAQs

Please refer to our Terms And Conditions.

Absolutely! 90% of our participants are solo hikers and adventurers. We pride ourselves on getting together like minded folk to create laughs, memories, and friendships! So there's no need to feel worried about your first experience, or indeed trying a new type of outdoor activity, with us.

For each hike we calculate a suitable time based on the distance and terrain. We do our very best to accommodate the speed of the group we are leading, whilst providing the encouragement needed to complete the challenge.

For information on what you should bring, please view our compulsory and recommended kit list.

Will you take on the epic Heights of Helvellyn with Trekking Tom Experiences? We can't wait to meet you!

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