Lake District Scrambling

There are a huge number of scrambles in the Lakes, but many are quite short. We will aim to plan a day with you which will enable us to link a number of these together, to maximise the challenge, whilst still getting to some fell tops, having got up some classic ridges. Which one we use will depend on your group size / previous experience and the expected weather conditions.

To help you choose the correct challenge, each scramble is given a difficulty grade of 1, 2 or 3. Some of the best know scrambles in the Lake District are Sharp Edge, Striding Edge, Swirral Edge and Halls Fell Ridge which are all grade 1 scrambles and suitable for most regular walkers. At the other end of the scale, two great grade 3 scramble are Pinnacle ridge, on St Sunday crag, or Slab and Notch on Pillar Rock, which although quite short, will both test you head for heights!

Is scrambling dangerous?

There is a popular misconception that scrambles in the Lake District are a milder and less dangerous version of rock climbing - 'climbing-lite'. But scrambling can actually be the more serious activity, particularly in the higher grades, mainly as you are using less protection than when rock climbing, as the essence is to travel fast and cover the ground. Using our experienced instructors will lessen this, as they are expert on when to get the rope out!

Who teaches us?

All our instructors are proven climbers with a true passion and love for their sport. They have all climbed extensively both in Britain and abroad and have the experience and knowledge to make your day truly memorable. They will hold the MCI (Mountaineering Climbing Instructor formally MIA) Award, which is the top summer mountain award in the UK. We take pride in only employing local instructors who will tailor the day perfectly to your needs using their extensive knowledge of all the scrambles in the area. This means all the worries about route finding, choosing the correct level of challenge and your safety in the mountains is all taken care of.