Helm Crag

About

Helm Crag is a famous fells in the central Lake District situated to the north of Grasmere. It sits prominently at the end of a ridge, easily seen from the village of Grasmere. One of the Wainwright's and one of the most recognised hills in the Lake District Helm Crag stands at 1,329 feet (405 metres).

Helm Crag is often referred to as The Lion and the Lamb’ due to the distinctive shape of it's summit. It's also sometimes called 'The old lady playing the organ' when seen from Mill Gill and 'The howitzer' if viewed from the summit of Dunmail Raise.

As a  walk, Helm Crag is a fairly short and quite steep walk, perfect for long light summer evenings or brisk sunny winter mornings when you only have a few daylight hours to spare.

Wainwright said of Helm Crag "The virtues of Helm Crag have not been lauded enough. It gives an exhilarating little climb, a brief essay in real mountaineering, and, in a region where all is beautiful, it makes a notable contribution to the natural charms and attractions of Grasmere."