Helvellyn
 
 
 
 
 

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Municipality Cumbria (UK)
Height [m] 949
Primary factor [m] 711
Fixed point 238 metres at 30 U 497385 6038773 - located to the south-west, along road A591 at Pass of Dunmail Raise.
Secondary factor [km] 14.8
Approx. point 30 U 486398 6034095 - located to the south-west, on the east slopes of Scafell Pike.
Location Helvellyn location

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UTM: 30 U 498792 6042207
 
 
Lat/Lon: N54°31'38.8" W3°01'07.2"
Description

Helvellyn is a prominent mountain located in the Lake District, in the north-west part of England. It is the third highest English mountain, and offers some interesting routes to its summit.
The Helvellyn summit plateau was the location of the first aeroplane landing on a British mountain, on 22.12.1926. The aeroplane also took off from the mountain.

Main photo Helvellyn  Helvellyn seen from above Wythburn.
Routes Helvellyn from Wythburn
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