Helm Crag's rocky skyline above Grasmere has earned it nicknames. The southern outcrop is the Lion and the Lamb, while the true summit, a tilted rock tower at the north-west end, is called the Howitzer, though from Mill Gill people say it looks like an old lady at an organ. Reaching its very top needs an awkward scramble, and the summit ground is two short parallel rocky ridges with a hollow between.
New to the Wainwrights?Read our guide: What Are The Wainwrights?Rock tor known as 'Howitzer'
Andesite sill at the summit, with crags such as Raven Crag and White Crag on its flanks.
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Also on this route: Tarn Crag (Easedale), Blea Rigg, Calf Crag, Gibson Knott, Silver How
Safety: Routes are a guide only. Carry a map and compass and know how to use them, check the weather before you go, and turn back if in doubt. You use this route at your own risk.
