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Helm Crag
396m (1300ft)

The Central Fells, The Lake District, Cumbria, England


Record Helm Crag as Bagged, Climbed & Conquered


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(No. 201)

Walk Helm Crag walking UK Mountains in The Central Fells The Lake District National Park Cumbria, England

Helm Crag Summit

Photo: David Hayter

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The Lake District National Park


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90 Penrith & Keswick, Ambleside


See Helm Crag and the surrounding tops on our free-to-access 'Google Style' Peak Bagging Maps:

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You can walk to the top of Helm Crag by using any of these 4 easy‑to‑follow route maps:
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Walk c350 Helm Crag from Grasmere

One steep ascent to fine views of Grasemere

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 3.75ml (6km)
Ascent:1,201ft (366m)
Time:3 hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 3 Icon (Easy)
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Walk c294 Steel Fell from Grasmere

Fine views and (often) less busy

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 8.5ml (13.5km)
Ascent:2,435ft (742m)
Time:5½ hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 6 Icon (Moderate)
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Walk c152 Calf Crag and Helm Crag from Grasmere

One steep ascent to fine views of Grasmere

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 8.75ml (14km)
Ascent:2,212ft (674m)
Time:5½ hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 6 Icon (Moderate)
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Walk c302 High Raise via Calf Crag from Grasmere

The Central Fells' Highest point

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 10.25ml (16.5km)
Ascent:3,128ft (953m)
Time:6.75hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 7 Icon (Hard)

Other walkers who hiked, climbed, bagged and summited Helm Crag Fellow go4awalkers who have already walked, climbed, summited & bagged Helm Crag

Christine Shepherd walked up Helm Crag during August, 1972 [from/via/route] Walked from Grasmere [with] A group from Forest Side CHA [weather] Hot & sunny - This is the first Wainwright that I remember bagging aged 12. I have climbed it many times since; October 93, March 04, & 5.4.07. My next visit was coming down off my final Wainwright a walk that I chose especially because it ended with my 'first' fell. Climbed again in February 2019 while Peter was at Allen Banks. On 19.6.25 I chose Helm Crag as the first fell after having a hip replacement. Repeated walk c294 solo on 14.07.2022

Julian Parry climbed Helm Crag on February 12th, 2020 [from/via/route] c294 [with] Nuno

Sarah Gunn bagged Helm Crag on April 15th, 2025 [with] Martin Gunn

David Higginbottom hiked Helm Crag on October 2nd, 2024 [from/via/route] C294 [with] Carolyn [weather] Clear - A little boggy

James Hughes summited Helm Crag on March 17th, 2024 [from/via/route] c294 Steel Fell from Grasmere [weather] Misty climb cleared towards end - Parked at Swan Inn. Misty climb up Steel Fell, some indecision across to Calf Crag.

Martyn Atherton conquered Helm Crag on January 22nd, 2023 [from/via/route] From Grasmere to Steel Fell, Calf Crag, Gibson Knot, Helm Crag [with] Martyn [weather] Overcast, cold & snow

Claire Kirk scaled Helm Crag on April 21st, 2024 [from/via/route] Grasmere [with] Gareth [weather] Fine

Pete George walked up Helm Crag on May 20th, 2023 [from/via/route] Grasmere [with] Roco [weather] Warm but misty - Roco injured on this fell.

Kevin Whelan has climbed Helm Crag [with] Charlie & Sam

Angeline Grieveson bagged Helm Crag on February 26th, 2023 [with] Dotty

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More Photographs & Pictures of views from, on or of Helm Crag

Steel Fell, Gibson Knott and Helm Crag below Seat Sandal (with Helvellyn and Fairfield in mist beyond) from Tarn Crag summit cairn

Steel Fell, Gibson Knott and Helm Crag below Seat Sandal (with Helvellyn and Fairfield in mist beyond) from Tarn Crag summit cairn

Photo: Tim Hope (63)

Helm Crag, Gibson Knott, Calf Crag, Greenup Edge and The Wythburn Fells from Steel Fell (Dead Pike) summit cairn

Helm Crag, Gibson Knott, Calf Crag, Greenup Edge and The Wythburn Fells from Steel Fell (Dead Pike) summit cairn

Photo: Tim Hope (55)

Helm Crag from Gibson Knott

Helm Crag from Gibson Knott

Photo: Wayne Hill (63)

Approacing Helm Crag

Approacing Helm Crag

Photo: Tim Hope (68)

On the Howitzer at the top of Helm Crag

On the Howitzer at the top of Helm Crag

Photo: Roger Yardley (3)

Greenburn Bottom and Helm Crag from Calf Crag

Greenburn Bottom and Helm Crag from Calf Crag

Photo: David Hayter (72)

My husband Eric on Helm Crag

My husband Eric on Helm Crag

Photo: Amanda Hamlyn (2)

Looking across Greenburn Bottom to Helm Crag from Steel Fell (Dead Pike)

Looking across Greenburn Bottom to Helm Crag from Steel Fell (Dead Pike)

Photo: Alex Malcolm (32)

Grasmere from Helm Crag

Grasmere from Helm Crag

Photo: Simon Barnett (54)

Helm Crag from the path from Allan Bank to Silver How

Helm Crag from the path from Allan Bank to Silver How

Photo: David Baines (12)

Approacing Helm Crag summit

Approacing Helm Crag summit

Photo: Tim Hope (69)

Steel Fell (left) and Seat Sandal (right) from Helm Crag

Steel Fell (left) and Seat Sandal (right) from Helm Crag

Photo: Tim Hope (71)

Helm Crag summit cairn

Helm Crag summit cairn

Photo: Tim Hope (72)

Helm Crag from Gibson Knott

Helm Crag from Gibson Knott

Photo: David Hayter (78)

Grasmere from Helm Crag

Grasmere from Helm Crag

Photo: Wayne Hill (60)

*Grasmere from Helm Crag

*Grasmere from Helm Crag

Photo: Wayne Hill (64)

Grasmere from the summit of Steel Fell (Dead Pike) with Helm Crag right of centre

Grasmere from the summit of Steel Fell (Dead Pike) with Helm Crag right of centre

Photo: Alex Malcolm (33)

Looking down the ridge from Steel Fell (Dead Pike) with Helm Crag to the right

Looking down the ridge from Steel Fell (Dead Pike) with Helm Crag to the right

Photo: Andy Malcolm (66)

The Lion and The Lamb on Helm Crag

The Lion and The Lamb on Helm Crag

Photo: Tim Hope (75)

High Raise (Langdale) and Coledale Head beyond Grasmere Common from Helm Crag

High Raise (Langdale) and Coledale Head beyond Grasmere Common from Helm Crag

Photo: Alan Wainwright (207)


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