Helm Crag is a 405-metre (1,329 ft) Wainwright in Westmorland and Furness, England. It lies in the Lake District C&W area (Lake District - Central Fells). Its prominence, the drop to the col before higher ground, is 70 m. The summit is marked by a rock tor known as 'Howitzer'. It is also on the Birkett, Synge and Fellranger lists.
| Height | 405 m / 1,329 ft |
|---|---|
| Prominence | 70 m |
| Classifications | Wainwright, Birkett, Synge, Fellranger |
| Region | Lake District C&W |
| County | Westmorland and Furness |
| Country | England |
| OS grid reference | NY3265109350 |
| Latitude / longitude | 54.475026, -3.040823 |
| Summit feature | rock tor known as 'Howitzer' |
Plan a walk up Helm Crag
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Hills near Helm Crag
Other listed hills within 3 km, for planning a multi-summit day.
| Hill | Height | List | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gibson Knott | 420 m | Wainwright | 1.2 km |
| Steel Fell | 553 m | Wainwright | 1.9 km |
| Stone Arthur | 504 m | Wainwright | 2.1 km |
| Tarn Crag (Easedale) | 549 m | Wainwright | 2.3 km |
| Calf Crag | 537 m | Wainwright | 2.7 km |
| Silver How | 394 m | Wainwright | 2.7 km |
| Seat Sandal | 737 m | Wainwright | 2.8 km |
| Blea Rigg | 541 m | Wainwright | 2.9 km |
See the full list of Wainwrights, or read about every hill classification BaggedIt tracks.
Hill data from the Database of British and Irish Hills, licensed under CC BY 4.0.