HELVELLYN · 950 M · NY 341 151
Striding Edge & Swirral Edge from Glenridding
The marquee mountain day. A genuine Grade 1 scramble along England's most famous arête — earned views, serious ground.
DISTANCE
12 km
ASCENT
850 m
ESTIMATED TIME
7 h
PHOTO ZONES
5
locations revealed on the hill
THE START
Glenridding village car park
NY 385 169 · CA11 0PD
Pay & display in Glenridding village.
TODAY ON THE SUMMIT
SUMMIT TEMP
11°C
WIND / GUSTS
3 / 8 m/s
CLOUD COVER
0%
RAIN CHANCE
0%
Open-Meteo · summit-height estimate · always check the MWIS mountain forecast before you commit.
TODAY'S LIGHT
SUNRISE
05:00
golden until 05:57
SUNSET
21:35
golden from 20:38
THE HIDDEN FIVE
5 photo zones wait on this route
Their locations are secret until you're on the hill — that's the game. What we'll tell you: 1 shoots best at dawn, 1 at golden hour, 3 in any light. Plan your start time accordingly.
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SERIOUS GROUND — READ THIS
Striding Edge is a genuine scramble with fatal exposure; do not attempt in high wind, ice or poor visibility. Shoot ONLY from the marked safe standing areas. Route closed in-app in winter conditions.
The mountain decides. Check the forecast, carry map and compass, and read the Fell Pledge. This route closes in-app when winter conditions arrive.