Helvellyn’s (other) ridges

Because Skiddaw and Wast Water aren’t the only walks that defy conventional wisdom in the Lakes…

If you want to climb a mountain, it’ll be tough, right? And there’s no point staying low in the valleys if you’re after a big adventure, right? Actually, wrong on both counts. CW sets out to show that at both high level and low, the Lake District has the power to surprise.

After the easiest mountain, meet the exact opposite. Bring mint cake and ankle support. You’ll need both.

CLASSIC WITH A TWIST

Gird your loins for a tough, steep, pathless ascent, but then settle in for a straightforward Lakeland round.

Just when you thought this long day high up in the Lake District couldn’t get any better, it saves the best until last.