Calf Crag – Helm Crag summit loop from Grasmere

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Calf Crag – Helm Crag summit loop from Grasmere

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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: August 7, 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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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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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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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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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

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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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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11.7 km

View of Easdale Tarn

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So much to see.so much to take in

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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

9.20 km

3.03 km

1.53 km

160 m

Surfaces

4.81 km

4.39 km

2.18 km

1.07 km

1.02 km

441 m

Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Sunday 18 October

14°C

5°C

26 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

January 17, 2023,Dead Pike, Calf Crag, Gibson Knott & Helm Crag ❄️🏔️🚐

No idea why I apparently walked in a straight line to Helm crag, it deffo wasnt a straight line 🤣🌬️

July 14, 2025,Helm, Gibson Knott, Calf and Steel

A great hike in perfect conditions, slow going across Gibson Knott as it's all up and down but Helm Crag is a favourite.

May 13, 2024,Wainwrights: Helm Crag, Gibson Knott, Calf Crag and Steel Fell

We were staying in Grasmere so decided to do a little walk around some of the local fells. We didn't climb the Howitzer - it was way too windy and if even Wainwright himself didn't manage it, I can live with that!

March 3, 2024,4 Grasmere fells 🏔🏔🏔🏔

Last minute plans are the best! Work on my guidebook is going well so I treated myself to an afternoon off to play in the snow today. Jess and I met at 1.30pm and hiked this loop of Steel Fell, Calf Crag, Gibson Knott and Helm Crag. Donuts fueled the walk and a snowman cheered us along 😄

January 17, 2022,To Climbing High Raven

Fantastic circular route xx second time I've done it excellent climb up & a good walk to get right round x we had a beautiful day for it xx 🌞😀 😎🐕🚶‍♀️💕 xx