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North West England

Calf Crag – Helm Crag summit loop from Grasmere

Hiking trails & Routes

North West England

Calf Crag – Helm Crag summit loop from Grasmere

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4.8

(171)

1,242

hikers

Calf Crag – Helm Crag summit loop from Grasmere

04:34

13.9km

590m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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4.82 km

Steel Fell summit

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The central apex of three ridges, Steel Fell is a distinctive and intimidating presence to the south of Thirlmere. It is most commonly accessed from Dunmail Raise via a steep …

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2

7.39 km

Calf Crag

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Calf Crag 537m P50 (1762ft)
Lake District National Park Definitive List Summit

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3

9.24 km

Gibson Knott

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Gibson Knott is a Wainwright in the Central Fells of the Lake District National Park. At 1,385 feet (422 m), it's hardly a towering mountain but with views like this …

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4

9.44 km

View from Gibson Knott

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Stunning views from this spot over the surrounding fells

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10.3 km

Bracken Hause

Mountain Pass

6

10.6 km

Helm Crag summit

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Rising gently over picturesque Grasmere, Helm Crag initially appears dumpy and unremarkable – and then you spot its knobbly, gnarled summit. Beyond the rocky excrescence of The Lion and The …

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7

10.7 km

View over Grasmere from Helm Crag

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You can enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the picturesque Grasmere village and surrounding fells from this spot just below Helm Crag. The vibrant colors of the landscape change with the …

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8

11.7 km

View of Easdale Tarn

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So much to see.so much to take in

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9

12.5 km

View of Easedale from Grasmere Commons

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Park all day for £6 at the Lankrigg Hotel and redeem the parking fee against purchases in the cafe! So if you buy a coffee for 2 free parking!

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13.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.18 km

3.04 km

1.55 km

136 m

Surfaces

4.83 km

4.35 km

2.19 km

1.05 km

1.03 km

465 m

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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