Date: 03 Mar 2026 02:00pm
Taken at: Swirral Edge
Gallery
Taken on: 04 Mar 2026 02:00
Location: Scafell Range
From Crinkle Crags
Date: 02 Mar 2026 02:00pm
Taken at: Helvellyn Summit
Looking back after descending Swirral Edge showing the remaining snow patches.
Date: 01 Mar 2026 12:00pm
Taken at: Helvellyn Summit
Some minor fresh snow adding to what little was left on Helvellyn headwall
Date: 28 Feb 2026 03:48pm
Taken at: Helvellyn summit
Great views across the fells today
Date: 27 Feb 2026 12:01pm
Taken at: Blencathra - Looking across to Sharp edge
Blencathra is now snow free on all routes
Date: 26 Feb 2026 11:14am
Taken at: Helvellyn summit
The thaw continues, but there is still snow around the plateau edges and gully heads to treat with caution.
Date: 25 Feb 2026 10:15am
Taken at: Swirral Edge low down
Date: 24 Feb 2026 02:00pm
Taken at: The bottom end of Swirral Edge
Date: 23 Feb 2026 10:30am
Taken at: Helvellyn plateau
Saturated cornices, drooping and heavy. To be avoided.
Date: 22 Feb 2026 03:00pm
Taken at: Swirral Edge
Tricky conditions on Swirral Edge. Crampons & an ice axe still very useful for a safe & enjoyable traverse