THE LAKE DISTRICT: Helvellyn via Striding Edge: August 31st

THE LAKE DISTRICT: Helvellyn via Striding Edge: August 31stVoted Britains Favourite Walk! This is Helvellyn via the dramatic narrow ridge of Striding Edge. We take the route up from the village of Patterdale, climbing steeply over Birkhouse Moor with amazing views down into the Ullswater valley. Then tackle the Striding Edge Grade 1 scramble all the way to Helvellyns wide summit plateau. After enjoying one of the best views across entire Lake District National Park, we descend via Swirral Edge, another steep

We clamber up to Stob Coire a' Chàirn

The gradient eases slightly as the shoulder of the mountain is gained

before reaching a stunning view from the summit of Mam Tor

The Light of the World:

where the spectacular plinth of the Worcestershire Beacon (1

When you arrive

healers whose knowledge of herbal medicine was passed down through generations

The Malvern Hills is one long ridge made up of a series of hills that tower over the surrounding countryside

13:00: Begin Descent

and full of heart

Improve your cardiovascular fitness by walking your shorter walks as fast as you can

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