Helvellyn ( 950m, 3,117ft ) third highest peak in the Lake District and in England Two arêtes lead off the summit - Striding Edge and Swirral Edge on either sides of the Red Tarn. Striding Edge is one of the best scrambles in Lakeland.  | 
      
![]() Helvellyn
from Red Tarn 
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![]() Helvellyn ( 950m, 3,117ft ) 
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![]() Aerial
view of Helvellyn 
      snowbound in winter  | 
      
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