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Helvellyn Hike In Extreme Weather – Route From Glenridding Avoiding The Edges – Lake District Hike

Helvellyn Hike In Extreme Weather – Route From Glenridding Avoiding The Edges – Lake District Hike

Today, I’m taking you on an adventure I will never forget. I climbed Helvellyn, the third highest peak in Lake District, and the third tallest in the whole of England as well, sitting at 950 metres above sea level. And although I consider myself a seasoned hiker and have climbed plenty of mountains much taller than Helvellyn, it was a truly unforgettable experience… all thanks to the weather! Exposed to all elements, I spent half of that climb hoping that I don’t end up in the news that night… but, let’s start from the beginning.

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