Helvellyn for Sunrise! Start your day above the clouds with Bee Adventures. Minibus Transport & Guide Included. Or meet us there?
Difficulty: Moderate / Challenging (The path is steep in parts and uneven terrain)
There’s something powerful about standing on a mountain as the world wakes up, and this guided sunrise walk up Helvellyn is designed to give you exactly that.
Setting off in the early hours, we’ll hike under headtorch, gradually climbing through the quiet of the night as anticipation builds. Reaching the summit in time for sunrise, you’ll be rewarded with unforgettable views as the first light breaks over the Lake District, casting colour across the fells and valleys below.
This is the more moderate route from Thirlmere and offers a rewarding challenge, with steady ascents and a real sense of progression as you make your way to one of England’s most iconic peaks. The effort is worth it, not just for the views, but for the shared experience of doing something a little out of the ordinary.
At the summit, we’ll pause to take it all in, take some photos, and a moment to appreciate just how far you’ve come before beginning our descent in daylight.
Led by our experienced and supportive guides, this walk is all about encouragement, pacing and creating a positive group atmosphere, whether it’s your first mountain sunrise or one you’ve been chasing for a while.
*THIS IS NOT STRIDING EDGE. THIS IS THE EASIER ROUTE UP HELVELLYN FROM THIRLMERE.
Distance - approx. 10 - 11km
Time Hiking - approx. 6 - 7 hours (including ascent, sunrise stop and descent)
Level: Moderate/Challenging
10.40pm - Saturday Night - Pick-up - we will be waiting outside the National Express coach station on Chorlton Street, Manchester. Roughly 5 min walk from Piccadilly. M1 3ED.
11.25pm - We pick-up from Brockholes Parking. PR5 0AG
12.00am - We pick-up from Lancaster Park and Ride. LA2 9HG.
1.00am - We arrive at the car park and meet the group.
1.15am - We depart for the walk.
4.30am - SUNRISE
8am - Return and depart from car park.
9am - Drop-off at Lancaster Park and Ride. LA2 9HG.
9.35am - Drop-off at Brockholes Parking. PR5 0AG
10.15am - Sunday Morning - Drop-off - Arrive back at Chorlton Street, Manchester for departure. With some great memories!
*Times may change due to traffic and other circumstances. (After booking please let us know your preferred pick-up location if it's Lancaster Park and Ride or Brockholes, Preston)
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Helvellyn at First Light: Lake District Sunrise Experience (MINIBUS TRANSPORT)
MINIBUS TRANSPORT TICKET FROM MANCHESTER/PRESON/LANCASTERNo car? Can't be arsed driving? Don't worry, let us provide the transport, just sit back and enjoy.
11 available
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£59.99 | |
Helvellyn at First Light: Lake District Sunrise Experience (MEET US THERE)
MEET US THERE TICKET. * Location: Meet us at Swirls Car Park & Toilets, Car Park, Keswick CA12 4TW. * Time: 1.00am. Please arrive on time, due to sunrise we are unable to wait for you if you are late.
15 available
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£29.99 |
Chorlton Street
Manchester
M1 3ED
The BEE minibus will be waiting opposite the National Coach Station, please arrive 5 minutes before departure.
For events where the Lancaster pick-up is available address: Caton Road Park and Ride, Caton Rd, Lancaster LA1 3SW and Brockholes Parking. PR5 0AG.
