Helvellyn path repairs under way in three-year fell project

Helvellyn path repairs under way in three-year fell project

A helicopter is used to transport more than 100 tonnes of stone to the site at Helvellyn.

Massive Helicopter Operation Delivers 100 Tonnes of Stone for Historic Helvellyn Mountain Path Restoration

A major conservation effort is underway on one of England’s most beloved peaks, as helicopters transport over 100 tonnes of stone to repair deteriorating mountain paths on Helvellyn. This ambitious restoration project marks the first significant maintenance work on these high-altitude trails since the 1980s, highlighting both the challenging logistics of mountain conservation and the urgent need to protect these fragile ecosystems from erosion d…