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Run the Helvellyn and Raise route from Swirls near Keswick., Cumbria

Run the Helvellyn and Raise route from Swirls near Keswick.

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Welcome to a Lake District route from Swirls up to Helvellyn by way of Browncove Crags, also passing Whiteside, Raise and Sticks Pass. The scenery is superb. Maps and a GPS file are available.

Along the way

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HelvellynThe high peak reached by the route up from Swirls, via Browncove Crags.
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Browncove CragsCrags on the way up to Helvellyn, adding to the superb Lake District scenery.
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Sticks PassA pass crossed on the route, linking the high ground around Raise.

The route

Distance11.8 km
Running≈ 1 h 55
Cycling≈ 1 h 37
Climb↑ 884 m
RouteCircular

A 11.8 km circular route from Keswick to run or cycle, with 884 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 884 m in total

Before you go

StartSwirls, Keswick, CA12 4TWOpen the start in Maps →
FinishBack where you started
ParkingThe start is the car park at Swirls ( Grid ref. NY316168 ) is on the A591 Windermere to Keswick road.
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