Sunday 3rd May - Far Easedale / Helm Crag Ridge

Leaving from Grasmere Village, a walk up to the head of Far Easedale , returning via the broad ridge to Helm Crag.

Date / Time of walk:                       Sunday 3rd May 2015, 10:00am
Start Location:                                Grasmere Village Centre Car Park (next to Garden Centre)
                                                        Red Bank Road. (turn left opposite church)
                                                        Grid Reference: NY 336 074
                                                        £7 for full day parking.
Distance:                                         Approx. 7miles (mainly clear stony paths throughout, limited road                                                         walking in village)
Total Ascent:                                  2100 feet
Time:                                              Approx.  5 hours
Wainwright Count:                         Three (Calf Crag, Gibson Knott, Helm Crag)
Route Description:                          The walk heads out of Grasmere and follows the valley path below Helm Crag to the footbridge at Stythwaite Steps. Crossing the beck here, we climb steadily, below Deer Bields and Ferngill Crags to the head of Far Easedale.
Here we ascend to the broad ridge, crossing Calf Crag and Gibson Knott before a short, sharp climb to the rocky top of Helm Crag. From here descend to the valley and return to Grasmere village