For help logging on, see Help > FAQs > Logging On. This one was very enjoyable, and I was happier on this than on Kilnshaw chimney on Striding Edge (see my previous note). There are lower paths around the towers for those feeling a bit chicken, as we're afraid Walkopedia did. A. A. I've been hiking in the LakeDistrict for 5 years now. . Perhaps it wasn't the most sensible thing to go alone, but I picked a Sunday, when there's always other climbers about, with light winds and a dry weather forecast. Practice two or three moves up, and then down again. A video from my recent trip to the Lake District. The weather was literally perfect, sun was shining enough to require sun cream but there was a light cool breeze which didn't change much as we made the long slog to the Hole in the Wall powered by Capri-Sun and dairy milk. “Most of the accidents occur in winter, when Helvellyn becomes a full-blown mountaineering adventure.” Every year, mountain rescue volunteers are called out to dozens of accidents on this ridge and Swirral Edge, its neighbour to the north. Striding Edge Deaths & Injuries. For those who have never walked Striding Edge - there are quite a few routes along - which you can choose from at any point along the way depending on how challenging you want it to be. I would say doing it in summer conditions is not a problem providing it is not wet or windy. } else { Hi Christine. I didn't think it was advisable to try climbing through snow with ordinary walking boots. No need to commit, you can just get a feel for what it's like to be on steeper ground. It took me just over 6 hours from Glenridding, up and back, about an hour longer than I thought it would. x.type = 'password'; Then we walked the entire summit slope down past Dollywaggon, which gives you phenomenal views across to the West for a good hour. Have done lots of ridges, Striding Edge [Helvellyn] in full winter via Swirral [Edge] is what i would call hard and dangerous as you are quite exposed and a slip would be fatal. I wouldn't like to do this in the wet and fair play to those in the snow! As one story here illustrates, if you fall, you'll usually have a lower path or rock to stop your fall. Helvellyn is the third-highest point in England. Bristley ridge is good on the Glyders as its not too long and gives you a good start to some of the more hairier ones such as Crib Goch [Snowdon] and Sharp Edge [Blencathra]. In our life just now, we feel that choice to take the safe route away from the dangerous edge has been taken from us, so we have no option but to walk it. The whole of Helvellyn, above the conifer plantations to the west and the intake walls surrounding the valleys of Glenridding and Grisedale to the east, is Open Access land. Map updates are paused. Striding edge should not be sniffed at and I imagine for experienced climbers/walkers is very doable but most definitely not for everyone. The descent at the end of the edge (the chimney) was more of a challenge with all three of us using different routes down. Click here for the A - Z, Questions & Answers about Walking & Hiking, c220 Helvellyn via Striding Edge from Glenridding, c269 The Grisedale Horseshoe from Patterdale, c427 Helvellyn via Striding Edge from Patterdale. Just a wimpy counter to the many "it's easy" viewpoints! If there's any snow at all, steer well clear. Walks    How much it cost to download the 59 walks that climb all 214 Wainwrights? Personally I would make sure that there are no dogs on the track either, they can add to your difficulty if they are loose. It will depend on the route that you choose. Then it was back to Park Foot for the boys to talk to their new found fiends about their adventure and injuries which had everyone's full attention :). Since striding edge I have gone on to do bristly ridge which in parts I found far more difficult to climb. Fell Facts    He was bleeding from a number of cuts including a head wound. It can be as difficult or as easy as you like depending on the path you take - and you can drop down to an easier path at any time. I have the same question as Archie. Striding Edge is exactly what it sounds like. Find New Walking Friends    It strikes fear into the hearts of even the most weathered fell walker and is not without it’s legends and tragedies. Swirral was FAR easier but more exposed, the path is getting quite eroded in parts and I suspect that in a few years time it will be quite precarious in some places. Pick a clear day with no rain and you can always take the lower route or (and this advice goes for everybody) be prepared to say no and turn back. Striding Edge (Helvellyn) Another classic grade one scramble, Striding Edge is the most dramatic way of reaching the summit of Helvellyn. The hardest bit of the hike for me was the steep slog up towards the ridge. However, it can be dangerous and care is required. There's one tip for this one: Don't look down. The consequences of a slip going up the tourist path on Skiddaw are very different to a similar slip on Sharp Edge. I could not find the courage to get closer than 5 feet from the edge. News    more. If doing the Hellvelyn walk either from Glenridding or Patterdale, which is the easiest route... Are there routes sign posted or do you need a map. Regardless of what route you choose, be sure that you have a good level of fitness and sufficient experience of climbing. The lodge is all ground floor and sleeps six people in three bedrooms - one double, one room with adult bunks and one twin with 2'6" beds. The problem with striding edge is its popularity. When we both walked this year, we ended up at Swirrals Edge which really did require some scrambling up rocks. He was very fortunate in that he fell to the right side and his fall was broken by the path a little lower down. This narrow ridge has a reputation of being scary and difficult. It was a wet, windy day with wind gusts of 50-60 mph on the top of Helvellyn and we were carrying heavy packs. The first time in January 2013 (a mild winter, no ice, relentless drizzle) I took the path which is not along the very top (there is a "wimps way" but do not forget, you still have a big drop on one side of you!) And definitely pick good weather - the mountain will still be there next time if you don't make it this time! Like another post above read; better to turn around and walk another day than to push on and not - or something like that :). So in conclusion if it's a nice day then have a go, be careful, take your time and enjoy what will be a fantastic achievement. In late April this year (2015) I achieved an ambition I'd nursed for 20 or 30 years, and climbed Helvellyn via Striding Edge/Swirral Edge, which I'd last done in a school party when I was 17, 54 years earlier! Anyway, it's always fantastic to have the mountain to yourself - Helvellyn can be a shopping mall at times. We are also responsible owners, and have him on … What is the best time to start the British 3 Peaks challenge. His clothes were in shreds. If he had fallen to the left, that would almost certainly have been his lot, and he was very lucky not to have bounced over the path which ended his fall. if (x.type === 'password') { PS I have also done Crib Goch but at that time I was so completely ignorant I had no idea it was meant to be tricky and dangerous so I had a great time! up the Chimney, I would probably be OK. A. I've just returned from my trip and we didn't do Helvellyn at all, it was still quite snowy with the possibility of ice too - maybe another time. Talk to us    My advice for anybody considering this fantastic ridge walk is simple, don't listen to the stories of doom and don't google "Striding Edge Falls", instead try and plan for a dry, clear day and don't be afraid of cancelling at the last minute or turning back, there is a nice circular option from the Hole in the Wall taking you close to Red Tarn with excellent views of both ridges and Helvellyn, you could always bag Catstycam (can't miss it, on the right as you look at Helvellyn from Red Tarn) which is impressive in itself. Walk Search    I will try and upload some pics if I can to this blog, or provide a link to them. There should be an entry requirements to get on some of the hills, there really should. Not a place to be if you have to contend with high wind, rain etc. Hill Skills    We actually descended Sharp Edge, and I remember it was very tricky, but we all survived unscathed. Walking Questions and Answers    To close this message click anywhere outside this window, • Questions & Answers about Walking & Hiking. Why not simply take the alternative route detailed in walk. Care should be exercised when there is a high wind or ice as this is a very exposed ridge – a fall from here would be fatal. I am fit and flexible however I found myself trembling at the top and seriously wandering what i could do! Striding Edge in all it's glory. 3. We did have a tremendous walk up Great Gable though, and I was proud of my scrambling up Sourmilk Gill and to the summit (past Windy Gap). Even the path down from Angle Tarn, a popular route, has made me twitch. Yes, if you have a head for heights and are sure-footed you will enjoy the Edge as I was doing, but it is not the walk in the park that some make out. Walking Gear Guides    Hi, we've never done any technical climbing and we managed ok, even without poles. He is a well behaved dog, and will happily stick to the paths on command. We then tried Swirrall Edge where we witnessed a group of teenagers walk down with seeming ease. You have to watch your step! As far as technical ability, I would say if you have respect then you will have no problem. We ascended back to Glenridding via the YHA/Greenside road path which was easy. Walk Ideas and Collections    Both the dog and myself found it fairly easy although I was told I would have to climb down about 5 minutes from the end because he would not manage the "pillarbox". He agrees with the last reply in that it seems okay, narrow in places, but reasonably good to walk with no climbing required. You will be sitting, on all fours, moving one step at a time etc. The dog has been fine on all of these. The 10 most recent questions about Mountains and Hills . If you can, find someone who has done it before to go with - it's much better for your confidence if you've got someone who can talk you over the trickier bits. I found the descent down to Swirral Edge more tricky. Let’s kick off with Striding Edge. A. A. Hi there, I have been to the top of Helvellyn 19 times, 13 of these by the way of Striding Edge and Swirral Edge in both lovely summer conditions and full winter conditions. To contribute to go4awalk.com or to contact us about anything at all - see Talk To Us. Let's be reaslustic, you'll be in injured! The route included walking along Striding Edge. The site contains details of the Lake District’s 214 Wainwright fells … We went out onto to the rocky top of Striding Edge. x.type = 'text'; It’s a seven-metre rock tower that necessitates an awkward down climb - although nothing that most walkers can’t easily tackle. Bristley ridge is good on the Glyders as its not too long and gives you a good start to some of the more hairier ones such as Crib Goch [Snowdon] and Sharp Edge [Blencathra]. due to lack of visibility and wet conditions. The path disappears into the rocks at some points and you have to kind of make your own route through, some of which involves lowering yourself down through waist height crevices. We have to live with not knowing how long this edge walk will take, and when we’ll come off it. I was going along fine when I heard a cry and turned to see one of our small group literally bouncing off rocks as he fell. The consequences of such a mistake are then dependent upon where you are, which is why some mountains are more dangerous than others. I've seen kids under 10 doing striding edge. A. A classic Grade-1 scramble, it is suitable for intermediate hikers and a perfect opportunity for those looking to try scrambling for the first time. A. Hi I have done the striding edge route to helvellyn twice now. The "chimney" was not as big an issue as we have been led to believe. Scafell Pike is the highest point and Scafell is a close second. Even the memorial plaque did not faze me. A. My father suffers from a fear of heights - he gets dodgy feelings on the edge of a curb - but my advice to him and anyone else struggling with this kind of walk would be; take your time and go at your own pace, go with someone who is experienced in walking the route previously, allow plenty of time during the day for the walk (nothing worse than getting caught out by the setting sun if you've had to take it slowly during the day) and finally, don't feel embarrassed, ashamed or weak if you have to turn around. Try Scafell Pike from Seathwaite by Styhead and the corridor route. I didn't find Striding Edge intimidating at all, but then I've a reasonable head for heights. A man has died and another was seriously injured in two incidents on successive days on Striding Edge on Helvellyn. A. I should have added the following to my previous comment. It was my first time on Helvellyn and I loved it! go4awalk.com Help    Finally, try to go on a day when there aren't too many other people - a big part of why people get freaked out is feeling rushed by people behind. Photo Gallery    A. I only got into walking a couple of years ago as I'm pursuing my ML (Mountain Leader) qualification. Striding Edge. Depends on the weather, not sensible to attempt in bad weather if not experienced scramblers.. no equipment or prior experience necessary in good weather - just a sensible, slow and careful approach and you will need to use your hands on some sections (hence scrambling). Every time we did it the same way, from Glenridding to Helvellyn. For help see Help. Zoom in to see updated info. Although it's more commonly used among people who have a penis, anyone can benefit from it. Striding edge should not be sniffed at and I imagine for experienced climbers/walkers is very doable but most definitely not for everyone. I would also point out that the first time I did these ridges I was a little nervous as I was an inexperienced fell walker with only about 3 months walking under my belt, but once I got to the summit cairn all fear left me and have been doing the edges ever since. See Help > FAQs - Logging On for details on how to enable cookies in your browser. For me, the most difficult part of the climb was after the ridge, on the last drag up to the summit plateau; is that called the headwall? The final ascent was easy and not scary at all. After looking at the pictures I phoned to ask if, as I was taking my dog with me, would it be suitable for a dog. Cookies must be enabled for you to Log On successfully. Two advantages were (1) the day was dry and virtually windless, and (2) we had an excellent and very patient leader who kept everybody together and made us have rests if anyone tired. Striding Edge is the photo diary of Sean McMahon’s fell walks, capturing the beauty and moods of the wonderful Cumbrian landscape. Add your answer to THIS question | Ask a NEW walking and hiking question, Return to the main list of Walking and Hiking Questions, Search for an existing Walking and Hiking Question or Answer, Home > Questions & Answers about Walking & Hiking. We're experienced hikers, but haven't done any technical climbing before. Regarding Helvellyn, I often go up Swirral and down Striding. Personally I thoroughly enjoyed it, the weather was fine, I was with my two brothers and we all coped really well. Best of luck. Down stone steps to Grisedale Beck and a pleasant downhill through the valley with lovely views along Ullswater. Low cloud prevented an air ambulance from landing, but a RAF Sea King … Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was called out on Sunday after a man fell more than 650ft from the ridge leading to England’s third highest mountain. The main thing about walking these edges is to take your time. I get height induced vertigo on paths near edges! Do not attempt it if the weather is bad at all, and in fact for the first time I'd suggest go when there are plenty of others about so you can see hopefully a few who have done it before and can keep you right. It was OK. 2 days ago I went along the very top and was fine. You get so many twats doing it in fancy dress for charity having never set foot on a hill before or you get your Julia Bradbury fucknuts who have a copy of a wainwright book and no idea. There are craggy bits along the ridge that you could have a little play on as you go. There are two descents, one is thin and "chimney like" and an easier set of platforms that can be descended with your "bum to the rock" sitting on places. That took 3 hours and only one part was tiringly steep. I was going with an organised group. But would advise you to stay away in winter unless you are competent in using crampons and ice axe, and not a full shilling like me. Hope that helps and that you achieve it one day - I think it's one of the best walking experiences to be had. The other one was Crib Goch on Snowdon in 1985. I coped OK with the knife edge but did not like the descent between the edge and Helvellyn proper (I think this might be called Kilnshaw Chimney). I think I'll build up gradually, and do the edge when I'm good and ready! Trail magazine and the British Mountaineering Council present Britain's Mountain Challenges. We ascended via striding edge and descended Swirral. The top of Catstycam is a lovely spot to visit on your way up. Pick a day with no wind. Ascending Striding Edge. I have not been on the edge since 1981, but have walked over the Dodds to Helvellyn on 2 occasions since, in 1986 and 1988. Camping    go4awalk.com and go4awalk.co.uk are registered trademarks of TMDH Limited. I'm scared of heights. Safe if you keep alert and take it really slowly. Height: 950 m; 3117 ft Distance: 8 miles; 13 km Difficulty: Hard Estimated Time: 5 hours Map: Ordnance Survey Explorer OL5 The English Lakes NE Area Route: View in Google Maps GPX File: Download GPX file (desktop only) – What is a GPX file? It's quite steep and rocky and the route I was following became blocked with dirty snow so I tracked to the right and fortunately found a clear route to the top. I was told, yes, a dog would manage fine. Now, striding edge, I LOVED IT, my boyfriend however liked it, but he his anxiety was through the roof, it is dangerous, it is narrow, you do have to lower and pull you self up and down at times. The most technically difficult section of Striding Edge is the scrambly descent known as ‘The Chimney’, which sneakily ambushes walkers just below Helvellyn’s summit. I wish to climb Helvellyn on 5th Apr. However, about 10 meters down there is a passage that requires that you walk down a 45+ degree incline of wet rock about 1 foot from the edge with a several hundred meter drop if your feet slipped. Copyright © 2000-2021 TMDH Limited. We saw lots of people walking fine along Striders Edge. He persuaded me to come. Your Stories    People off often wonder if the Helvellyn walk is dangerous, this is because Striding Edge can be dangerous. Then the final scramble up to the summit which your adrenaline will see you fly up! Lots of answers here to help you decide whether you're personally up to Striding Edge or not. This was our first time up Helvellyn. At tough pull up the final stage before reaching the summit, weather still perfect, a fleece top was as far as we needed to go and we enjoyed lunch and drinks before heading down via Swirral, this was at time a little trickier for the boys made worse still by fatigue kicking in, my 7 year old took a small tumble and hit his knee and chin of rocks (plasters needed) but nothing serious. Or rather, I am scared of falling from heights. The final ascent after the chimney was trickier for me due to very dry dusty conditions and loose rock. How safe is the striding edge portion of the hike? Our 10 year old son managed ok and described the walk as 'the best ever'. Striding Edge is a particularly dangerous part of the Lake District, which has recorded an increasing number of fatalities in recent years: 13 in 2016, 20 in 2017 and eight in just the first four months of 2018. Never underestimate any of them! My two boys have climbed Ben Nevis, Snowdon and Scafell Pike via Mickeldore whilst aged 5 and 6/7 so the distance was never going to be a problem, this however was their first ridge walk and when we climbed the style at the hole we swapped sun caps for scooter helmets and after a quick weather assessment (still very fine) I asked the boys how they felt and offered them the chance to round Red Tarn and climb Catstycam instead and take in the views and save the ridge walk for a other day, the boys unanimously voted to take on Striding Edge and summit Helvellyn. It looked like one would have to walk off a cliff to do it. Any craggy bit would do, just make sure your hand and footholds are secure. Striding edge, probably the most infamous scramble in the British Isles. his legs were OK but oviously a head wound cannot be laughed off so our guide aborted the route and we went down the way we came to where the ambulance was waiting at Glenridding. With sharp edge - as long as you take your time and the rocks aren't wet/slippy or icy - then it's not really difficult. You will be sitting, on all fours, moving one step at a time etc. Striding Edge is only rated as 0.5 scrambling grade, Sharp Edge is much shorter arete and can be slippery in wet conditions (grade 1). The traverse of the edge is relatively easy in normal conditions and can be made easier by following the path that exists alongside and lower than the main arête. Again the math part of my brain said this is not wise. A narrow trail along the summit of a mountain creates this trail, and one must practice perfect balance and coordination in order to navigate it, especially after wet weather. Competitions    You don't know your limits until you push them! Be in no doubt, Striding Edge - see Walks. My wife and I completed Striding Edge yesterday in near perfect conditions (a breadth of wind and good, sometimes excellent, visibility - we were not going to attempt it if windy and to echo other comments would not recommend anyone who is unsure from doing so if windy) It is certainly an exhilarating and challenging ascent of wonderful Hellvelyn with the return leg via Swirral Edge and then over Birkhouse Moor down to Lanty's Tarn an exceptional descent (apparently one of Wainwright's favourite 18 walks). Copyright | Terms & Conditions | Privacy Statement, A - Z    My son actually started down what looked like a 1-2 foot wide path down off the flat top of Helvellyn. With spine-tingling exposure on both sides and breathtaking views, Striding Edge is an exhilarating stretch that you will not forget. I'm not great with heights and all the pictures I've seen of this ridge look rather thin and precarious. It’s a rocky ridge ranging from a metre in width down to half a meter at times. see all questions about Mountains and Hills, Can't find something? Get quick answers from Helvellyn staff and past visitors. I also thought I was fit from a running habit, but my quads gave up a mile short of the car park. I'm 51. I was sweaty and short of breath. No major problems on Striding, we did a combination of ridge and escape path although to be honest the escape path is not always obvious and you often find yourself on the ridge anyway. The kids had no difficulty at all. Better a wasted days hiking than a wasted life! Not a place to be in winter without experience and suitable equipment. Helen. I'd rate them the same as you've listed them. Anyone attempting to walk along it must have a good head for heights and be sure footed. Stop your fall … the problem with Striding Edge – a photo diary of Sean ’! I only got into walking a couple of years ago as I 'm good and!... 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