Author Archives: helvellyn

Adventures around Ullswater

Posted on November 22, 2014 by helvellyn

My Top 10 Adventures Around Ullswater, Glenridding and Patterdale One of the themes emerging from the current discussions around the potential installation of Zip Wires above Glenridding (see http://www.noziphere.org) is the notion that the valley needs to  offer more options … Continue reading →

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No Zip Lines in Glenridding

Posted on October 3, 2014 by helvellyn

TO SEE THE LATEST INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT THE WWW.NOZIPHERE.ORG WEBSITE Results of the community vote on 12th December to the following question “Are you in favour of the proposed zip wire installations in the Glenridding Valley?” In Favour 13 Against … Continue reading →

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Ullswater War Memorial

Posted on July 16, 2014 by helvellyn

A change from the usual walks and photos of the Lakes for this one. Something I’ve been working on in the evenings and wee hours as part of our local communities plans to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the start … Continue reading →

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2014 Patterdale Parish Boundary Walk

Posted on July 9, 2014 by helvellyn

2014 Boundary Walk Every year we help to organise the Patterdale Parish Boundary Walk. This is an annual fund raiser in aid of Patterdale Primary School and St Patrick’s Church Patterdale. There are 3 walks, a 7 miler, a 14 … Continue reading →

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A Sunny Day on Place Fell – January 2014

Posted on January 15, 2014 by helvellyn

In search of the snow on Place Fell by Ullswater Winter at last Well it’s the new year and this time last year we were wading through thick snow. So far this year all we’ve had is rain, rain and … Continue reading →

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Wind and Rain on Place Fell November 2013

Posted on November 5, 2013 by helvellyn

A Wet and windy ascent of Place Fell Having both been injured for the last few months Morgan and I were very keen to test our legs with a walk. In addition the stags have been doing their stuff on … Continue reading →

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Snow in Patterdale

Posted on March 28, 2013 by helvellyn

Winter Scenes from Patterdale and Ullswater March 2013 After yesterday collection of photos of Red Deer on Place Fell, I thought I’d post some others taken over the last week or so around Patterdale and Ullswater as we’ve been enjoying … Continue reading →

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Red Deer on Place Fell in the Snow

Posted on March 27, 2013 by helvellyn

Red Deer on Place Fell in the Snow – March 2013 One of the few benefits from all the recent snow around Patterdale and the Lake District has been that the Red Deer from Martindale have come ever lower on … Continue reading →

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Catstycam and Red Tarn Walk March 2013

Posted on March 14, 2013 by helvellyn

A Walk up to Red Tarn and Catstycam by Helvellyn in the Snow March 2013 Well after some more fresh snow at the weekend and with a forecast of sunshine and clear skies first thing it seemed rude not to … Continue reading →

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St Sunday Crag Walk Feb 2013

Posted on March 4, 2013 by helvellyn

A Great Walk up St Sunday Crag – Snow and Sunshine Following last week’s wonderful Place Fell Walk Emma, Morgan and I decided to make the most of the sunshine and head up St Sunday Crag. Here are the photos … Continue reading →

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