Grasmere to Helm Crag Walk

Helm Crag is a distinctive fell, located amidst the beautiful Lake District landscape, north of Grasmere.

Boasting captivating views across Grasmere and the surrounding area, a climb up Helm Crag is a superb thing to do in the Lake District. It is modest in height compared to some of the neighbouring fells, making the walk up Helm Crag ideal for a leisurely activity.

Once you reach the rock summit, be rewarded by views of the rock formation dubbed ‘The Lion and the Lamb’, backed by the picturesque Lake District landscape.

The Walk

Directions

Facilities

Uncover the many beautiful sights of the Lake District on this Grasmere walk.

Leading you through the village of Grasmere where you can admire its quaint beauty before taking you into the depths of the Lake District National Park to discover the scenery from the peak of Helm Crag, this walk is one that is truly unrivalled.

The Grasmere to Helm Crag walk is also a great choice for those looking for a challenge with their canine companions, but please keep your dogs on leads.

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Dogs on leads
Hiking
Running
Bird watching

Directions

Start this walk on Easdale Road, following North before taking the first right after passing over the Easedale Beck onto Helm Close.
Follow this path all the way up for 0.7 mile, leading you past the River Rothay on your right.
At the end of the road, take the left (leading you away from Higher Broadrayne).
Follow the route, bearing left after 0.3 mils and again 0.2 after this. Continue along the route, still bearing left where possible before heading South to reach Helm Crag.
To return to Grasmere, simply follow the route South from Helm Crag until you re-join Easdale Road again

Grasmere to Helm Crag Walk