The Helm

No. 4105 of 4,424 in the Lake District, No. 1644 for views. Nature, 15.4 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the Lake District National Park.

A viewpoint called The Helm, standing at 180 metres.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Height
180 mOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-29
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.50 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Sizergh Caravan & CampingStay, 14 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkCamping
Waters Edge Caravan ParkStay, 19 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkCamping
Farletonview Fishery Caravan SiteStay, 20 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkCamping
Raines HallStay, 16 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Rifleman's Arms12 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkFood and pubs
George & Dragon12 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Factory Tap12 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Miles Thompson12 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Abbot Hall Art GalleryGrade I listed, 12 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkArt and galleries
Kendal Museum12 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Brewery Arts Centre12 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkArt and galleries
Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry12 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkHistory and heritage