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Helvellyn via Striding Edge, Our Lake District Hike

07/15/21 | England, Europe, Hiking, Lake District, Travel

UK Fitness Blogger Hiking in Lululemon and Merrell Moab 2 Vent Hiking Shoes

Welcome to another travel post! There have been oh so many England travel posts but it makes sense as I have not left the country in six months.  That said, I am currently in Madeira and less than 24 hours in, having a great time . But until I can share those photos here is the recap of our hike up Helvellyn via Striding Edge, one of our two adventures during our Lake District Long Weeklend at the end of May. 

Similar to our hike up the Old Man of Coniston I researched a variety of routes up to the top of the famous mountain and also charted to a coworker. Friends recommend a path that was straight to the top and back, which took them between three and four hours, but Mark and I always like to hike or walk in a loop if if we can and see new things the whole way. Thus we chose a different and longer route, Helvellyn via Striding Edge, us two additional peaks of Birkhouse Moor and Catstycam.  All in it took us four hours and eight minutes to complete the hike which included 2,857 feet in elevation which is more than half a mile up. While only a fraction of the incline came from the infamous Striding Edge, a 1.5km steep climb along the Eastern ridge, it was definitely the slowest part of our hike. This wasn’t because it’s only recommended for experienced climbers, I was fine especially in my new , but because dozens of other people really struggled and blocked the path. 

Sadly this hike was on the day my Apple Watch strap snapped so the distance is not exactly 100% accurate as it’s based on Mark’s watch and I went off the path a few times for photos but generally should be in the right ball park. All in all it was an arduous nine-mile hike but the views were worth it, don’t you think? 

Path up Helvellyn from UllswaterTravel Blogger Kelly Donlin Looking out over UllswaterView of Ullswater from the path up HelvellynView of Red Tarn from Striding EdgeHelvellyn via Striding Edge, A Lake District Hike

Kelly and Mark Hiking in the Lake District
Kelly and Mark Hiking

The Path Up Helvellyn via Striding EdgeLake District Long Weekend - The Lake from the top of HelvellynTravel Blogger Sparkles and Shoes Hiking Helvellyn via Striding EdgeLake District Long Weekend - Row Boats for Hire in Ambleside on Lake Windermere London Fitness Blogger Hiking by Red TarnRed Tarn Lake and Helvellyn Summit

Would you hike Helvellyn via Striding Edge?

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Comments

  1. Penelope says

    July 18, 2021 at 6:05 am

    Talk about a pinnacle point. Faaabulous Dahhhling. Stunning photos and you are rocking the hiking attire.

    Yes I would like to do this hike but I might need a bit more vertical training before I dare tackle it.

    You go girl!

  2. PAULINE SHEA says

    July 17, 2021 at 12:23 pm

    You two are looking awesomely fit!!! Wow, that hike with all those rocks and stones looks like a sprained ankle just waiting to happen. Giant Hugs, Memsie

  3. Julie says

    July 16, 2021 at 7:44 am

    What a super day out of the city. You and Mark look like you had perfect weather and glad that the day was so clear when you got to the top for your photos.

    Wish I had been there with you.

Hi, I am Kelly and welcome to Sparkles and Shoes, a fashion, travel, and lifestyle blog founded in 2012.  After six years of living in London I am back in New York with my husband and two littles! 

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