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Sunday 9 December 2012

Sun 9 Dec - Helm crag

A moderate sized hill with commanding views of Grasmere and the surrounding fells, Helm crag is famous for the distinctive rock formation on its summit known as the "Lion and the Lamb".

The walk starts from the A591 layby and continues into Grasmere village, through Butharlyp Howe woodland, and onto Easedale Road. The ascent of Helm crag is fairly steep, but on good rocky paths and does not take long. Walking along the ridge to Gibson Knott is undulating with a few boggy sections, but has wonderful views of Sour Milk Ghyll waterfalls on one side, and Steel Fell on the other. Descending into Greenburn bottom, and following a stream eventually takes us to Ghyll Foot and then past the Travellers Rest Inn back to to the start.

Distance: 6 miles
Time: 4 hours
Total ascent: 400m
Grade: 3 (Strenuous, fairly brisk pace)
Start: 10 am at the large layby on the A591 in Grasmere near the Travellers Rest Inn (Grid ref NY337086).

Leader: Phil (07958 698905)

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