THE LAKE DISTRICT: Helvellyn via Striding Edge: August 31st

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Voted Britain’s Favourite Walk! This is Helvellyn via the dramatic narrow ridge of Striding Edge. We take the route up from the village of Patterdale, climbing steeply over Birkhou se Moor with amazing views down into the Ullswater valley. Then tackle the Striding Edge Grade 1 scramble all the way to Helvellyn’s wide summit plateau.After enjoying one of the best views across entire Lake District National Park, we descend via Swirral Edge, another steep rocky scramble, before taking in the bonus Wainwright of Catstye Cam before heading back down the valley back down the valley. The Trek Day: 9:15 meet outside the Patterdale Hotel, Patterdale, CA11 0NN. Pay & Display car park opposite hotel. 9:20 Kit check and walk advice 9:30 Begin trek 10:00 Reach Start of Striding Edge ridge 11:30 Expected Helvellyn Summit 12:00: Begin Descent via Swirrel Edge 13:00: Catstye Cam Summit 15:00 Expected Finish The toughest climbs lead to the best views Booking terms and conditions IMPORTANT INFO: Accommodation & Transport are not included as part of the event booking. So please book accommodation and make travel arrangement at your earliest convenience, as this is a very popular area to visit. If you would like to join forces with other participants and stay in shared houses and/or lift share, this is likely to provide better value for money. So please reply to your confirmation email to request a joining link to the event WhatsApp group to discuss with the group. A WHATSAPP group will be created to share info and photos on the day. In signing up to the event you are agreeing to be added to this group, which will contain other participants. This is necessary so that details can be shared in the run up to the event, including last minute changes, reminders or cancellations. Charity involvement: many of our walks are being run in partnership with charities. As such, sign up information is shared with the charity involved for the purpose of running the event and communicating its purpose, which is to help raise awareness and funds for the charity. By signing up, you are agreeing to receive information from Get Outdoors and the charity. Booking Terms & Conditions (Including cancellation policy): are found here. PLEASE READ BEFORE MAKING A BOOKING. Kit: Packed lunches, walking boots, multiple layers and waterproofs (including trousers!) are essential. The weather could be very cold and wet. Please visit our recommended kit list. While on the walk: we ask you to remain with the group and following instructions from Get Outdoors leader(s), who have the final decision in all instances. Parking Charges: may apply. Good idea to bring cash/change. Problems: on the day call Chris: 07885157903 Dogs: are welcome on the walks, but are entirely the owner's responsibility, must have a lead and be under close control at all times. Please check your accommodation's policy. Livestock: If encountered do not walk too close or get between a cow and calf. If threatened, let go of your dog so it can escape and reduce the risk to yourself. Public rights of way: please keep to them and respect the landowner’s property at all times. Stiles: are often present on the route to negotiate on this type of walk. Countryside walking: can often include hills and uneven terrain. Our group ethos is to support everyone in group to achieve their maximum potential in terms of completing the route. As such, we endeavour to walk at a pace all participants are comfortable with. We apologise if this causes any frustration to fitter walkers. Health: please consult your doctor if you are at all worried about your fitness and ability to take part. Please inform the walk leaders, Get Outdoors, of any underlying health conditions that may affect your walking ability before signing. Health & Safety Application Form: If you have not already (or if circumstances have changed), please complete the participant health & safety form at this link, so we know how best to look after you. Accommodation Suggestions: Pooley Bridge: Pooley Bridge Inn The Sun Inn Pooley Bridge Crown Inn Pooley Bridge Keswick: Borrowdale Gates Hotel (4*Hotel) Ravenstone Manor (3*Hotel) Babbling Brook Guest House (great value) Glendale Guest House (great value) The Edwardene Guest House (great value) YHA Keswick (Budget option) YHA Borrowdale (Budget option) Kit List: Please review the Kit List below to help you decide what you need for your adventure. The walk will go ahead even in strong wind/rain and only cancelled if conditions become what we consider too dangerous. Therefore, it is essential to be properly equipped! Tried and tested clothing only - don't want to find out something rubs once you've started the challenge and it's too late to change! Rucksack - min 25 litres with cover. Walking boots; broken in; NO trainers Double layer walking socks. Waterproof jacket & trousers. Base layer top – breathable. Warm fleece and spare fleece. Walking trousers - NO jeans! Multiple thin tops allowing temperature changes. Post-challenge clothes. 3 litres of fluid per peak. Basic First Aid kit & Sun cream. Warm gloves, hat/balaclava. Head torch with spare batteries. Whistle for sounding the alarm. Toiletries, towel. Mobile phone & waterproof case FULL LIST HERE Fitness: We have lots of other walks coming up that are great for training. They also provide an opportunity to ask questions about your upcoming challenge and meet other members of the team. So please browse our website www.getoutdoorsuk.org and come join us soon! We're adding new dates all the time. Taking part in build up events is also a great excuse to push your fundraising page if you are supporting a charity and update supporters about your challenge journey via social media, etc.If you aren't able to join us for a walk, then great places to train with decent inclines include: The Lake District with 214 Wainwrights; Snowdonia; The Dark Peak District with Mam Tor, the Great Ridge and Kinder Scout; the Brecon Beacons & Black Mountains with Pen y Fan and Sugar Loaf Mountains. There's also the Malvern Hills, Chiltern Hills and Cotswolds, which have lots of hilly walks. There may be other hilly area near you.The level of training needed depends totally on where you're starting from. Completion is dependent on a mixture of fitness, stamina and determination.As a rough guide we recommend vigorous exercise at least 3 times per week for as long as possible prior to the event. Walk briskly on the hilliest routes you can find, such that you are regularly out of breath. Improve your stamina by including a long weekly walk, building up to 15 miles or more. Improve your cardio by walking your shorter walks as fast as you can.Jogging uphill is a really good way to replicate the cardiovascular strain needed for ascents.Strength and condition exercise, such as weight training or Pilates are beneficial for working on your leg power and core strength. Finally and most importantly, make sure you take it easy during the last week running up to the event. It takes more than 7 days for muscles to recover, rebuild and benefit from any exercise you do. All top athletes do it - 'Tapering off' is your opportunity to exercise lightly and make sure you do not arrive with a build up of lactic acid in your legs that WILL slow you down during the challenge. Booking form with terms and conditions Kit List We only regret opportunities we don't take! Show more