Helm Crag loop from Grasmere— Lake District National Park

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Helm Crag loop from Grasmere— Lake District National Park

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Helm Crag loop from Grasmere— Lake District National Park

02:26

7.37km

300m

Hiking

Embark on the moderate Helm Crag loop from Grasmere, a rewarding hike covering 4.6 miles (7.4 km) with an elevation gain of 995 feet (303 metres). This trail, typically completed in about 2 hours and 25 minutes, offers a varied experience, starting with gentle paths through fields before ascending steeply.…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.28 km

Helm Crag

Highlight • Summit

Helm Crag is definitely a quirky mountain with some interesting rock formations on top and a few you are able to climb

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3.47 km

Helm Crag summit

Highlight • Summit

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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4.70 km

Easedale Valley Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Easedale is a beautiful valley to the northwest of Grasmere village. It's surrounded by many characterful little fells and ridges that slowly gain height towards the greater masses of High …

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7.37 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.67 km

1.57 km

1.05 km

944 m

120 m

Surfaces

3.83 km

1.09 km

1.06 km

955 m

170 m

105 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

12°C

6°C

30 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

May 7, 2023,Grassmere to Helm Cragg

Nice walk. First mile follows the road to the base of the fell.. there is then a fairly steep but relatively easy climb to the top.... views right over grassmere tarn.. steep climb doen then road back into grassmere