In early June 2023, Neil returns to Glenridding, and heads up a Lakeland classic Helvellyn, England's third highest hill, not via Striding Edge! He also visits nearby Wainwrights Raise, White Side, Nethermost Pike and finishes with a trip to Catstycam, via the dramatic Swirral Edge.

On the way, there are birds, tales of pony trekking Victorians and intrepid aeronautical pioneers!

This is a roughly 12 mile walk, with around 3,890 ft of ascent and descent, which should take around 7 or 8 hours (we take longer, given a lot of faffing about with filming!). Full route here: https://explore.osmaps.com/route/2090...

On the way back down, it's worth paying a visit to YHA Helvellyn (https://www.yha.org.uk/hostel/yhahel...) for drinks and snacks.

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More films coming soon!

Ordnance Survey maps used with permission. OS Explorer map: OL5: English Lakes https://shop.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/map... (We're not sponsored by them).

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