Helvellyn Summit – Helvellyn Lower Man Summit loop from St. John's Castlerigg and Wythburn

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St John'S Castlerigg And Wythburn

Helvellyn Summit – Helvellyn Lower Man Summit loop from St. John's Castlerigg and Wythburn

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Helvellyn Summit – Helvellyn Lower Man Summit loop from St. John's Castlerigg and Wythburn

05:26

14.2km

950m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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453 m

Stybeck Waterfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

Lovely series of waterfalls. Close to the car park and lay-by which means a high reward for little effort

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955 m

Helvellyn

Highlight (Segment) • Summit

My favourite mountain, on a clear day there are fantastic views in every direction.

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6.03 km

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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6.81 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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7.99 km

White Side Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

White Side is a mountain in the Eastern fells of the Lake District close to Helvellyn. Fun Fact - I once saw a unicyclist up on the summit of White Side!

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8.92 km

Raise Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

A great little Wainwright to do and easily accessible from Sticks Pass. Getting to Sticks Pass is another matter however. A rocky little hill marked by a small cairn.

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12.3 km

Waterfalls at Lake District National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful, high waterfalls. Of you pick the left had side path you will be able to get to dipping spots. But be careful, it can be slippery and steep.

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