Helvellyn Via Striding Edge

Hike Details

  • Distance: 13km (8 miles)
  • Duration: 6-7 hours
  • Difficulty: Intermediate
  • Area: Lake District

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Dates available in April, May, June, August.

Helvellyn Via Striding Edge - Guided Group Hike

There are many fine ways to climb Helvellyn but an ascent via Striding Edge has to be considered the most spectacular of all.

  • Ascent: 3,000ft / 914m
  • Peaks Included: Helvellyn, Birkhouse Moor, Catstycam
  • Great for: Intermediate hikers, who want to further their skills to scrambling.
  • Starting times: 8:30am
  • Finish times: 3pm (Approx)
  • Start/Finish: Glenridding, Penrith, CA11 0PD. Find parking on Google maps (meet point)
  • There are toilets at the meeting point, however we can't guarantee availability of opening times.
  • Car Park Cost: £8
  • Accommodation recommendation: Glenridding / Patterdale
  • DATES AVAILABLE: 27 Sep 2025, 20 Apr 2026, 31 May 2026, 25 June 2026, 30 Aug 2026,

** 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

There are many fine ways to climb Helvellyn but an ascent via Striding Edge has to be considered the most spectacular of all. This is a classic grade 1 scramble which will require four points of contact on parts of the ridge. We will also be descending via Swirral edge, which is another grade 1 scramble.

It should take us approximately 6-7 hours to complete, depending on the groups pace. The total distance is approximately 8 miles with close to 3,000ft of ascent. The ascent along Striding Edge is thrilling, with exhilarating sections that will get your heart racing. But don't worry; our guides are there to support you through the more challenging parts, making it a manageable adventure for hikers of varying experience levels.


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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.

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