Trail Running Planet · Lake District · Ullswater
Tour de Helvellyn
A genuine ultra-distance day that shows you the Helvellyn range from every angle without ever queuing for Striding Edge - based on the established Tour de Helvellyn race route.
Distance
58.6 km
Ascent
2,129 m
Descent
2,131 m
Max elevation
748 m
Route type
Loop
Est. time
8h 10m – 11h 5m
Grade
Expert
Navigation
map_skills
Parking
CA10 2PG
Dogs
Welcome
Best seasons
spring, summer, autumn
About this route
A huge 58.6km circuit of the Helvellyn massif starting near Askham, following valleys and lower ridges the whole way round with 2,129m of climbing rather than a direct summit route.
Hazards & notes
A genuinely long day on remote fellside with multiple valley crossings - weather can change fast at this scale and there's no quick way out partway round. Winter brings ice on the higher sections; carry appropriate kit outside summer months.
Emergency
Call 999 or 112 → ask for Police → request Mountain Rescue. Register Emergency SMS: text "register" to 999.
Full route, GPX download & live conditions:
https://trailrunningplanet.com/routes/england/lake-district/ullswater/tour-de-helvellyn
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