Helvellyn from Thirlmere: Sunnywood Mountain Adventures

Conquer the Wild Mountain Hike

This challenging mountain hike will summit the iconic Helvellyn (950m).

This is a looped moutainous route which will begin beside Thirlmere Reservoir. A hike up to the summit of Helvellyn, taking in views of the surrounding tarns and ridges, then descending back down through the forest - all of which make for an amazing adventure and awesome photo opportunities! 

Led by a qualified Mountain Leader, Hill and Moorland team, with a wealth of experience and expertise.

Discover and explore new places whilst completing a challenging route with the camaraderie of other like-minded people around you – there should be no desire to ‘beat’ anyone or break any records.

You should be prepared for a full day in the mountains. As this is a supportive, group event accommodating a range of abilities, please consider the latest time advertised and avoid making plans after the event.

Leave the planning and navigation to us and just enjoy venturing out into the open enjoying the views and company.

Unfortunately, due to the nature of this event, no under 18's and no dogs are permitted.

Meeting point will be emailed to participants before the event and shared on the member's Facebook group. Camping the evening before is recommended, with many campsites, hostels or other accomodation is available in the area.

Kit requirements:

Specific details and requirements for the event will be emailed prior to the date. However, as indicated be prepared for a full day in the mountains. It maybe requested that you bring the following:

• Sturdy footwear - boots or trail shoes. Whichever you feel most comfortable in rocky and boggy terrain.

• Waterproof jacket and trousers

• Spare warm layer

• Hat and gloves

• Ability to carry a minimum 1 litre of water. 2 litres and/or water filter/purification tablets recommended.

• Fully charged mobile phone, with OS Maps or OS Locate app installed. Powerbank and cables recommended.

• Ordnance Survey OL5 hard copy map and compass recommended.

• We also recommend your phone is registered for texts using '999' in case of an emergency. For details and instructions, please click here and scroll down to '999 using a text: emergencySMS'

• Survival blanket or bag

• Enough food and snacks for a full day in the mountains.

• Personal first aid kit/medicines/sun cream

• Optional - Hiking poles (only if you are used to using them).

Route

As above, the specific details for the event will be emailed prior to the date.

This will include the link to the intended route; meeting location; and specific requirements for that event.

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As a non-profit, charitable organisation, dedicated to using the outdoors to enrich lives, the proceeds from all our adventures help fund and sustain our youth service and other community activities that promote the benefits of embracing the outdoors.

With the emphasis on exploration to improve physical, mental and social wellbeing and less about competitive times or distances, our adventures are all led by a qualified, knowledgeable and experienced team who will provide encouragement, support and humour along the way.

If you haven’t joined us before, check out this video to get a sense of what we’re about - we look forward to you joining us for our monthy Conquer the Wild challenges.

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