Tourist slams England’s third highest mountain for being ‘too hilly’
Holidaymakers who love the outdoors have plenty of fun to have within the UK .
There are a huge number of areas of outstanding natural beauty across Britain – and many great hikes and cycling paths too.
One of England’s top spots for hiking is Helvellyn in the Lake District – It’s the country’s third highest peak and is fab for long Sunday walks.
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Many keen hikers opt for walking the Striding Edge route to the summit, reports the Mirror.
When you reach the top, the mountain offers wonderful views of Ambleside from the lofty heights.
However, despite being one of the most popular areas for tourists and staycationers it seems not everyone loves the peak.
Two of the latest reviews on Tripadvisor have taken a swipe at the mountain, with one disgruntled reviewer claiming it was the “worst experience of my life”.
The one-star reviews slam the natural peak for having no shops at the top…
They also said it was too “hilly” and should have more “facilities”.
Taking to Tripadvisor in February, one person said: “Far too hilly, spoiled a nice walk. There were also no facilities at the summit, not even a coffee shop.”
While a few weeks prior, another review said: “I recently hiked Striding Edge in the Lake District and it was the worst experience of my life.
“Firstly, I had to go to the bathroom halfway through the hike and there were no facilities. I ended up having to go behind a rock and it was extremely inconvenient. I mean, how could they not have a single toilet on this entire hike? Do they expect people to just hold it in or something? Ridiculous.”
They continued to moan and said: “Secondly, all the other hikers on the trail seemed to be annoyingly competent and made the hike look way too easy, bunch of smug g**s!
“To make matters worse, my girlfriend was complaining the entire time about how hard the hike was and how she wished we had just stayed at the hotel.
“Ugh, some people just can’t handle a little bit of exercise.
“Girlfriend: ‘Babe, I can’t do it. My legs are killing me. Can we please turn back? I’ll do anything you want if you just agree’.
“Me: ‘Don’t be such a wuss, love. We can’t turn back now. We’re almost there. Plus, it’s not that slippery. You’re just not paying attention to where you’re walking’.”
“Girlfriend: ‘I am paying attention. It’s just so slippery. And what’s that smell?’.”
“Me: ‘It’s probably just the smell of defeat. You’re just not cut out for these types of hikes, love’.”
The bloke added: “And to top it all off, the views from the top were not even that impressive. I mean, seriously?
“That’s all we get after all this hard work? A mediocre view of some hills and a lake? I’ve seen better views from my backyard.
“I would not recommend this hike to anyone. Save yourself the hassle and just stay at home. Trust me, you won’t be missing out on anything.”
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The unusual reviews slating the peak and its peaceful walking trails were few and far between though.
Helvellyn had many five star reviews too.
One five-star review reads: “I really, really loved climbing this mountain.
“The first half of the ascent is pleasant and I wouldn’t say was super strenuous
“It’s hard going and on a warm day I had to fill my bottle up in streams twice before reaching the Tarn, but the path is steady and you’ll reach the Tarn in an hour if you’re a moderate walker.”
Another said: “I climbed Helvellyn for my 25th birthday, and my god did I struggle.
“It was my first-ever mountain, it took me six hours to climb, but absolutely well worth the visit.
“I climbed via Striding Edge and can’t recommend it enough.”
Always remember to check the weather before setting off on a hike – sunscreen, a hat and plenty of water can keep you from getting sunstroke.
Equally, wearing inappropriate weather during cold days can also cause you to become unwell so ensure you're dressed appropriately for your hike.
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