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The Howitzer, Helm Crag

The Howitzer, Helm Crag

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The Howitzer, Helm Crag

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This Highlight is in a protected area

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Location: Lakes, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Andy

February 3, 2024

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The path zig zags up making the ascent easier then it looks

The Wandering Fiona

February 23, 2022

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Great feature on Helm Crag to get to the top you have to climb

Simon Wilson

May 1, 2025

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Did attempt to climb it but as it was very slippery due to the torrential downpour; I decided to leave it for another time

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Elevation 400 m

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