Helvellyn, Nethermost Pike, Catstye Cam and Raise
4 Wainwrights in the eastern Lake District, climbed together from Fisher Place.
- Distance
- 15.7 km
- Ascent
- 1060 m
- Time
- 5.5–7.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 950 m
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About this walk
Helvellyn, Nethermost Pike, Catstye Cam and Raise is a hard 15.7 km circular walk with 1,060 m of ascent, taking 5.5 to 7.5 hours. It starts at Fisher Place (grid reference NY 318 183). It climbs 4 listed hills, the highest Helvellyn at 950 m.
This round takes in 4 Wainwrights in the eastern Lake District: Helvellyn, Nethermost Pike, Catstye Cam and Raise. Helvellyn is the highest at 950 m (3,116 ft). It stands well clear of its neighbours, so the summit view is a wide one.
From Fisher Place, paths lead most of the way to the top. It links the summits by the easiest line between them, then returns to the start.
Route
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1
The approach
From Fisher Place, follow the path towards Helvellyn.
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2
The summits
Climb Helvellyn, then continue to Nethermost Pike, Catstye Cam and Raise.
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
950 m
891 m
890 m
883 m
Other routes up these hills
Questions about this walk
- How long does Helvellyn, Nethermost Pike, Catstye Cam and Raise take?
- Most walkers take 5.5–7.5 hours for the 15.7 km route, which has 1,060 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Fisher Place (grid reference NY 318 183). Use a car park if there's one nearby; otherwise park considerately and don't block gates, passing places or farm tracks.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Not easily: there's no regular bus or train to the start, so you'll need a car, a lift or a long walk in.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded hard. Fell paths for most of the way: steep, stony or boggy in places.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Helvellyn (950 m, Wainwright, Hewitt); Nethermost Pike (891 m, Wainwright); Catstye Cam (890 m, Wainwright, Hewitt); Raise (883 m, Wainwright, Hewitt); White Side (863 m, Wainwright, Hewitt).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Sheep graze the lower slopes: keep dogs on a lead, especially during lambing (April and May).
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