Mountain Day - Helvellyn

Venue: Helvellyn, Lake District
Duration: Full Day
Type: Mountain Day
Challenge:
Availability: All year round - weather dependent
Price: £49 per person

About this Adventure

Choose Wild HOG Adventures for a safe, enjoyable, and memorable day hike to England's third highest summit, Helvellyn. Our experienced Mountain Leaders will make all the preparations, leaving you to enjoy the adventure.

Detailed Info

Finalised times and meeting points will be circulated prior to the hike. We prefer to meet up relatively early, in order to provide a safety margin for coming back down the mountain that afternoon. It is important that all hikers arrive on time and with appropriate hiking gear in order that we don't have undue delays. We do recognise, however, that delays are sometimes unavoidable, and we ask that you please contact us on the contact number you are given if you foresee that you are going to be late arriving.

In general we will meet up at Glenridding car park at 9:00am. The hike is 12.5km, with 900 metres of ascent. It usually takes approximately 6 hours for an averagely fit group to walk this route. For the Wainwright-baggers, there is the option to nab Catstye Cam on the way down from Swirral Edge as well.

We will provide guides at a ratio of 1 : 7 for hikes in wild country. This provides a more enjoyable and safe experience for all.

Equipment

We will provide a full kit list when you book on to the hike. In general, however, you will be expected to bring:

  • Suitable warm clothing - a few thin layers are ideal
  • Waterproof jacket and waterproof trousers
  • Worn in hiking boots - these should provide good ankle support
  • Hat and gloves (season dependant)
  • Sun hat and sun cream (again - season dependant)
  • Rucksack - approximately 20 litres is appropriate
  • Packed lunch and energy snacks
  • 2 litres of water

Your guide will handle all the navigation, however they will never turn down any assistance, so feel free to pack your compass and join in with the navigation if you prefer. Alternatively, simply relax and enjoy the mountain views!

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