Helm Wind Walk

Cumbria

The Walk takes its name from the notorious Helm Wind which often rages fiercely on the summit of Cross Fell, at 2,960ft the highest point on the route and on the Pennine Way. Care should be taken when attempting the Walk, especially in poor weather conditions.

The walk starts and finishes in Garrigill near Alston and may be walked either clockwise or anti-clockwise. It traverses Cross Fell and Great Dun Fell with its radar station golf ball. It passes through the Moor House National Nature Reserve and the sources of both Rivers Tees and South Tyne are near at hand. Ash Gill Force provides either a dramatic introduction or finale depending on which way round the walk is done!

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Details:

Path Type:	Anytime Challenges
Attributes:	Anytime Challenges Challenging Moorland
Start and Finish:	NY744415 - Garrigill, Cumbria
Web Sites:	LDWA Cumbria Group - Helm Wind Anytime Challenge

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Publications, Badges and Certificates:

Route Description - PDF	Helm Wind Walk Route Description  (LDWA Cumbria Group  - October 07 )
Badge & Certificate	Badge & Certificate for Helm Wind Walk  (LDWA Cumbria Group )

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