Helm Crag circuit

What is the best short Lake District walk accessible by public transport? This classic climb of Helm Crag from Grasmere is a strong contender.

We all love hiking in the Lake District, but driving to this beautiful corner of north-west England can be a nightmare, with M6 gridlock, overflowing car parks and jammed roads. At the heart of Lakeland's traffic problem is the public's unwavering preference for the car. Of 19 million annual visitors – 83% – travel by car, and that is clogging up the rural road network. The solution? Take a train to Windermere, hop on Stagecoach's 555 bus to Grasmere and you'll soon be taking on a classic Lakeland climb like Helm Crag. Alfred Wainwright labelled the summit of Helm Crag as one of the very best in Lakeland – a “rather weird and fantastic place” blessed with a “remarkable array of rocks”. This walk explores all of these rocky wonders. First…

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Trail United Kingdom (Digital) - 1 Issue, May 2023

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