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Helm Crag (Lion and Lamb) (Adventure walk)

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Overview

Park at the main car park in Grasmere (Parking charge) then along to Helm Crag, Gibson Knott via The Howitser to the end of the Valley. Return by Easdale Gill. One steep ascent then some ups and downs on defined paths. 

Sunday, 29 June 2025
Meeting time:
8:00 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
609.6m / 2000ft
Type:
circular

Maps  Lr 90  Ex OL7

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NX 97500 75801
Nearest postcode:
DG1 2LB
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Meeting time:
8:00 am

Brooms road car park

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 34099 07301
Nearest postcode:
LA22 9QY
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Start time:
9:30 am

Grasmere Car park (Parking charge)

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
Join now for just £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE