Route: Helvellyn, White Side and Raise
Area: Eastern Lake District
Date of walk: 21st February 2013
Walkers: Andrew
Ascent: 3,100 feet
Distance: 8.3 miles
I parked at Thirlspot and ascended Helvellyn via Browncove Crags. When I reached the crags it was on with the spikes as there was plenty of snow around
It was absolutely freezing on the top of Helvellyn – the windchill made it about -20C, and every layer of clothing was needed. I was the only one up there and it was good to have the summit to myself. I then went on to White Side and Raise and descended via Sticks Pass
A memorable day out
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Looking across Thirlmere to the Central Fells and beyond
Into the snow
Another shot back down to Thirlmere
Approaching Helvellyn Lower Man
Looking north towards Skiddaw and Blencathra
Catstycam
Swirral Edge leading to Catstycam, with Ullswater in the distance
Summit of Helvellyn
Shelter at the summit of Helvellyn - all wind directions catered for
Striding Edge - I didn’t see anyone ascending via that route today
Another photo from the summit, looking towards Ullswater
A view back to Thirlmere
Heading down towards White Side
View from White Side with Skiddaw in the background
From White Side it’s a short walk to the next summit - Raise
Raise summit cairn
Heading back down now via Sticks Pass
Recently restored sheep fold, looking into St John’s in the Vale
St John’s in the Vale
Looking back along the path which took me back to my car
Just before getting back to the car, I was surprised to see this long necked sheep!
Back at Millbeck, I took a photo of our neighbour’s snowdrops, which look wonderful at this time of year
