Route info
Postcode | LA22 9RR |
Map Reference |
54.471210, -3.025523
|
Low Point | 88m |
High Point | 405m |
Distance | 6.5km – 4 miles |
Cows | Not today but possibility |
Dogs | On leads at certain points |
Bogs | No |
Difficulty | Relatively easy with a steep but meandering track up to the top |
Links | Wiki |
Nearby pub | Traveller’s Rest |
Nearby hotel | Traveller’s Rest |
The Rocky Summit
Once at Bracken Hause we veered off up to the left to reach the summit, stopping at the rock formation known as ‘The Lion and the Lamb’. From here we went to the true summit of Helm Crag, the Howitzer. This is large rocky outcrop that is so recognisable from the A591 below. An interesting fact about the Howitzer… It is the only Wainwright fell summit that Alfred Wainwright himself never reached.
Whilst there is nothing too difficult about this walk, the descent from the Howitzer down towards Grasmere village is quite steep at times. The path eventually winds down towards Easedale Beck where you can follow the lanes back to your starting point. As promised, we ended our walk with a mulled wine and a pint of Guinness in the warmth of the Traveller’s Rest.
Along the way (things to look out for on your OS map)
Travellers Rest, Low Mill Bridge, Ghyll Foot, Helmside, Green Burn, Bracken Hause, Helm Crag, White Crag, Jackdaw Crag, Lancrigg, Thorny How, Underhelm