17.04.08 Helvellyn Distance11km Highest Point 950m

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Looking back at our start point at Gillside Camp site

 

 

Geordie above Little Cove with Glenridding Below

 

 

Helvellyn and the famous ridges from Birkhouse Moor

 

 

Approaching Striding Edge and looking over to Swirral Edge

 

 

Looking back along Striding Edge

 

 

A view of Striding Edge that shows the scramble ahead

 

 

Clear but very windy at Helvellyn's summit

 

 

Looking down at Striding Edge

 

 

Geordie Descending to Swirral Edge with me close behind

 

 

Swirral Edge

 

 

Light snow starts to fall as we return following Red Tarn Beck

 

 

The Weir near Swart Beck

 

 

approaching Glenridding in need of a shower and hot food