Helvellyn a Mountain for All Seasons

Helvellyn - Jay's walk from Wythburn. Fifteen members arrived at the car park by the church overlooking Thirlmere. A very steep two hour ascent up Whelp side to Nethermost cove. On the summit the biting wind was quite strong, even so we made it to Lower Man, and then the summit shelter for lunch which was surprisingly out of the wind. A short ascent to Nethermost Pike and onwards to Dollywagon Pike, a dsecent to Grisedale Hause, and a swift climb to Seat Sandal, we followed the waterfalls and retraced our steps to Wythburn. Some members had made the summit previously, but for others Helvellyn was a new and rewarding experience, the views of Striding edge was amazing. Out thanks to Jay who undertook the reccie, for a memorable day in the high mountains. I have added 35 pictures to the photo gallery, hope they capture the mood.