Lake District Classic Ridges — Guided Mountain Days
Professionally guided ridge days on the Lake District’s most iconic mountain lines. Small groups, calm pacing, and route choice matched carefully to conditions and confidence.
Guided ridge days with professional leadership
The Lake District offers some of the UK’s finest ridge walking and hands-on mountain terrain. These days are designed around steady pacing, clear decisions and selecting the right objective for the weather. Your guide manages navigation, safety and route choice throughout.
Classic ridge objectives
Routes include Striding Edge on Helvellyn, Sharp Edge on Blencathra, and other classic mountain days. Each offers exposure, movement and strong summit days in a controlled and professionally guided environment.
Who these days suit
Ideal for confident hill walkers with good fitness who want to experience classic ridges safely, or those preparing for larger mountain objectives.
- ✓ Comfortable with full mountain days
- ✓ Happy on steep terrain
- ✓ Want professional guidance
Available ridge days and combinations
Routes are selected based on conditions, group experience and objectives. Two-day combinations allow you to link classic ridges across a weekend.
Striding Edge — Helvellyn
One of the UK’s best-known ridges, offering exposure, hands-on movement, and a rewarding summit on England’s third-highest mountain.
Sharp Edge — Blencathra
A narrower, more committing ridge requiring careful movement and steady pacing. Ideal for those wanting a stronger ridge experience.
Two-day ridge combinations
Combine multiple classic ridges across a weekend. We’ll build the plan around conditions and your objectives.
How the day works
Meeting point
Lake District meeting locations confirmed after booking, based on chosen route.
Conditions-based planning
Routes may be adjusted based on weather and ground conditions to ensure a safe and worthwhile day.
Private guiding available
1:1 and private group guiding available throughout the year.
Enquire or plan your ridge day
Options
- ✓ Scheduled small-group days
- ✓ Private guiding
- ✓ Two-day ridge combinations
Talk to a guide
Tell us your experience and preferred dates. We’ll recommend the best route and confirm availability.
Talk to a guide