The Eastern Fells occupy the region between the A591 Keswick to Ambleside road and the lake of Ullswater to the west. The Helvellyn range forms the main spine of the group. To the south across the depression of Grisedale Hause, is the Fairfield group of fells.
Me and two other adults, I took the lead for the day as the group had some hill walking experience. we had patches of snow throughout the day all avoidable and no need for crampons or ice axes. good decision making day considering the Terran and weather on Striding edge and Swirral Edge. one member of the group needed to be confidence roped down the steep section of Swirral Edge. after summiting Helvellyn we descended Swirral Edge to Red Tarn Beck back down to Patterdales.
