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Swirral Edge – Striding Edge loop from St. John's Castlerigg and Wythburn

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St John'S Castlerigg And Wythburn

Swirral Edge – Striding Edge loop from St. John's Castlerigg and Wythburn

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Swirral Edge – Striding Edge loop from St. John's Castlerigg and Wythburn

05:04

11.1km

940m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 4.34 km for 491 m

After 6.17 km for 624 m

After 6.87 km for 17 m

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642 m

Pool at Helvellyn Gill

Highlight • River

A great spot to cool off in the heat of summer

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3.46 km

Helvellyn Lower Man Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lower Man is a subsidiary top of Helvellyn and is well worth a visit on your hike. The view to Catstye Cam is very dramatic!

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4.33 km

Swirral Edge

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Despite being much shorter than the infamous Striding Edge, Swrirral Edge's exit onto Helvellyn's summit plateau is very steep and narrow, which can make it extremely hazardous in winter, in …

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6.47 km

With spine-tingling exposure on both sides and breathtaking views, Striding Edge is an exhilarating stretch that you will not forget. A classic grade one scramble, it's suitable for intermediate hikers …

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6.63 km

The Chimney on Striding Edge

Highlight • Climb

The crux of Striding Edge really. A down climb before the last steep ascent to the summit of Helvellyn.

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6.75 km

View of Red Tarn and Striding Edge

Highlight • Lake

Red Tarn is a small lake at the foot of Helvellyn. Ideal place to rest or have something to eat before starting the ascent.

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6.77 km

Striding Edge

Highlight • Summit

I couldn't see striding edge because of the weather..

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7.10 km

Helvellyn Summit

Highlight • Summit

Up there with Britain’s best-loved mountains, Helvellyn is home to a horseshoe ridge of legendary quality. First comes Striding Edge, a knife-edge arête with a tantalisingly-good tightrope path edging along …

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11.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.78 km

2.30 km

502 m

340 m

166 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.38 km

1.85 km

863 m

724 m

160 m

119 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 17 May

12°C

5°C

55 %

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Swirral Edge – Striding Edge loop from St. John's Castlerigg and Wythburn

Pool at Helvellyn Gill

Helvellyn Lower Man Summit

Swirral Edge

Striding Edge

The Chimney on Striding Edge

View of Red Tarn and Striding Edge

Striding Edge

Helvellyn Summit

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