Helvellyn to Grasmere
18th July 2025
the walk
Distance = 8.6 miles
Total height of ascent = 3400 feet
Duration = 5 / 6 hours
Date & time = Friday 18th July at 9:30am
Meeting point = Car Park, Stock Ln, Grasmere, Ambleside LA22 9SL
Challenge level = 3.5/5
Cost = £40 per person, but 100% goes to The Alzheimers Society
This is one of our favourite walks in the Lakes. We head out of Grasmere (by bus) to the start at Thirlmere, where we begin our climb up Helvellyn. Once at the top, you will get 360 degree views of amazing mountain ranges and up to 4 lakes on a clear day. After posing for a few photos we will then head South towards Nethermost Pike, Dollywagon Pike and Grisedale Tarn, which makes a great lunchtime stop for a few sarnies and a flask of coffee. After lunch we will descend back towards Grasmere. This is a linear walk versus the many circular walks you may have done before, which makes it that extra bit special.
Once back in Grasmere we will drop into a nearby cafe for a well earned brew before we head off home.
book your place
If you'd like to join us for this walk please leave your details here and we'll be in touch to do the rest.
*sorry no recruiters for this walk*
Helvellyn to Grasmere
Friday18th July @ 9:30am Starting in Grasmere
FAQs
What should I bring? = Walking boots, waterproofs, suncream, rucksack, 2 litres of water, packed lunch plus any sweets and nibbles you fancy. A flask of coffee is also a good shout!!
Can I bring my dog? = Sorry not for this walk.
What's the cost? = This walk is £40 per person, but 100% will be donated to the Alzheimer Society.
What's the group size? = Maximum of 10 for this walk.
How fit do I need to be? = Fairly fit as this is a 5+ hour walk with some steep climbs. If you run and can run 5K in under 30 minutes we'd say this is a good fitness barometer.
What pace will we walk at? = Don't worry we don't race around, this is a leisurely walk where we go at the pace of the slowest person/people.