Helvellyn Ascent

The Lake District contains some of the most beautiful scenery in England. It has hundreds of fells which create a vast terrain of rugged mountains.

There are only 4 fells which exceed the 3000ft contour, Helvellyn is one of the chosen few.

By beginning near to the pretty village of Grasmere, we enjoy spectacular Lakeland scenery from the start. Not content with one summit, we actually traverse two more en-route to our lofty goal of Helvellyn.

 

• 1 days guiding by qualified mountain leaders.
  
• Distance - 7.5 miles/12km
  
• Height Gain - 3000ft/915 metres
  
• Highest Summit - Helvellyn 3118ft/950 metres
  
• Amazing scenery through The Lake District.
  
• We run this trip between April and October.
  

The trip starts with a meet up on Friday evening and finishes on the Sunday, however if you would like to do this at any other time then please contact us.

At the start of your trip you will meet your guide (a qualified mountain leader) for an evening briefing. A typical itinerary may look like this:

Day	Activity
Friday	Meet at arranged pick up point (for example, Oxenholme rail station, Kendal/Penrith Railway station or the hotel) for transfer to hotel accommodation in Ambleside. Relax and enjoy an evening meal. Briefing by Maximum Adventure team, route planning & kit preparation.
Saturday	Breakfast and depart for Helvellyn. This is a particularly lovely outing dominated by spectacular scenery. Ascend Helvellyn via the magical Grisedale tarn. Transfer to hotel accommodation in Ambleside for a post walk drink.
Sunday	Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before departing and transfers home.

Please note: This itinerary is a guide only. It can be subject to change dependent upon viability, course members' fitness, weather conditions or for any other reason the guide may deem necessary. Every effort is made to fit the course around your needs and abilities.

The day is reasonably long, approximately 5-7 hours of mountain walking. You need to feel comfortable carrying a small day-sack and walking for extended periods, therefore a few training walks and visits to the gym will undoubtedly add to your overall enjoyment of the trip.

We recommend that you follow a fitness plan in preparation for your challenge, an example of one will be sent to you when you have confirmed your booking.

Although the fitness plan we will send to you has been devised by a fitness professional, this is only provided as a guide and you should seek professional advice before starting your own fitness regime.

The best weather conditions for this trip are between April and October. Please contact us should you wish to complete a trip outside of these dates.

This trip is available for individuals and groups, and we can be very flexible and arrange dates around you. Please click on the link below to request a trip date.

For 1- 3 people on a trip we will advertise the trip here and upon meeting minimum numbers confirm the trip.

For 4-5 people on a trip we will advertise the trip here as a confirmed trip and reserve the right to add additional people on to it.

For 6+ people on a trip we will run an exclusive trip.

All requested dates are unconfirmed until minimum numbers have been booked.

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• Professional event organisation.
  
• Qualified mountain leader.
  
• Briefing, route planning and equipment check to ensure you have everything you need to fully enjoy the following day.
  
• 2 nights twin room hotel accommodation with breakfast. Single rooms are available at a supplement.
  
• Local transfers from on arrival and departure day.
  Transfers to and from accommodation on the walking day.
  
• Group first aid kit with qualified first aiders.

Inclusive price - £249pp