Walk: The Helm For: All Duration: 2 hours Distance / Ascent: 2 miles / 400 ft Grading: Easy. No stiles. The gentler gradients will be used. Description: Probably missing from Wainwright's "Outlying Fells of Lakeland" only because it is outside the National Park boundary the Helm provides a superb, easily accessible 360 degree panorama of the South Lakes and Kendal (weather permitting!). Possibly an ideal short excursion at the end of the Festival before a long journey home. Meeting Place: Burton Road, Oxenholme. (Loop of old road on western side of A65, 200yds south of the Texaco garage. Postcode LA9 7ER. Grid Ref: 527893. Parking space available or take 41/41A bus from opposite the bus station to Oxenholme (alight at the junction of Burton Road and Helmside Road). Meeting Time: Monday 11th May 10:30am Leader / Organisation: Bob Wells / U3A Equipment: Substantial shoes and waterproofs if wet. Dogs: Yes but they are likely to encounter other dogs off the lead. This is favourite dog walking country. Max No People: 20 Cost: £3.00
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