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Title: Helvellyn from Patterdale
Post by: Lazar on 03:09:26, 01/03/18

Can this be done with a dog won't be going up striding edge.

Title: Re: Helvellyn from Patterdale
Post by: Percy on 04:27:42, 01/03/18

Yes, it can. I’ve gone over Swirral Edge with a dog, it did need help with one large step but that might just be the specific route we took.


Alternatively you could go up the track to Helvellyn youth hostel and continue past that which is an easy zigzag. It takes you up to the ridge about a mile north of Helvellyn summit.

Title: Re: Helvellyn from Patterdale
Post by: Lazar on 04:38:41, 01/03/18

Thanks

Title: Re: Helvellyn from Patterdale
Post by: Deerplay on 11:56:55, 01/03/18

I have done both Swirral and Striding Edges with dogs. They only needed assisting in one or two places on Striding Edge. Can't recall any need for assistance on Swirral.

Title: Re: Helvellyn from Patterdale
Post by: NeilC on 08:04:59, 02/03/18

Although swirral in ice and snow is a different story