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Scramble Route - Tryfan, West Face
By Dave Mycroft on 10/09/2007 12:01:37
Atmospheric scrambling on Tryfan's shattered western side.
, and somewhere for those late summer afternoons Equipment: Protection and ropes advisable for the crux moves. Online Map link Views: 3 Technicality:2
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Scramble Route - Ill Gill, Lake District
By Dave Mycroft on 09/10/2007 10:00:41
An interesting alternative ascent of the often-forgotten Kirk Fell...
levels. Equipment: Rope, slings optional. Online Map link Views: 3 Technicality: 2 Exposure: 2 GIBBER FACTOR* 3 *out
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Scramble Route - Bilberry Terrace, Lliwedd
By Dave Mycroft on 02/10/2006 12:01:00
Big lumps of Welsh rock don't come much bigger than the Snowdon massif and this is a classic mountain scramble route which weaves its way up Lliwedd's West Peak. Enjoy :-)
Bilberry Terrace, Lliwedd - Snowdonia Grade: 3 It's big, it's at the top end of scrambling and there's no mistaking you're really in the mountains
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Scramble Route - Harrison Stickle Ridges, Lakes
By Dave Mycroft on 29/05/2007 13:01:11
A choice of cracking ridge scrambles on a classic Lakeland peak.
. Equipment: Rope, slings not necessary. Online Map link Views: 3 Technicality: 1 Exposure: 1 GIBBER FACTOR* 2 *out of five
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Scramble Route - Brandreth, Lakes
By Dave Mycroft on 01/07/2008 14:07:56
Understated scrambling with glorious views high above Borrowdale in the Lake District.
Brandreth, Borrowdale - Lake District Grade: 1 and 3 This route, starting from Seathwaite, takes in both a traditional Lakeland Ghyll scramble and a
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Scramble Route: Clogwyn Y Person Arete
By Dave Mycroft on 11/07/2005 15:21:45
The first of our new bi-weekly scramble route guides covers what is arguably the best scramble on the Snowdon massif and, possibly, the best in the area. Enjoy :-)
on along the well trodden path overGarnedd Ugain to reach the path upto Snowdon summit. Although only agrade 2 scramble in the main, this route has big drop offs, and a fewnervy positions, so a rope and two or three slings and a couple ofhexes, is pretty
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Weekly Scramble Route - Dubh Ridge, Skye
By David Mycroft on 17/10/2005 10:07:16
You don't get much better than this without it being out and out rock climbing. The setting is typical Skye, the rock is fast drying, grippy gabbro. OK it's a long approach whichever way you go, but it's worth it! Dave Mycroft
Dubh Ridge, Skye Grade: 4 Overview: Britain's longest scramble! A glorious 30 degree slab and arete of gabbro rising from the shores of Loch Coruisk for over 3000ft to the summit
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Scramble Route - Loft Crag, Langdale
By Dave Mycroft on 15/05/2006 11:29:47
Our latest scramble is a classic middle-grade route in one of the most popular parts of the Lake District but away from the madding crowds.
Loft Crag Buttress, Langdale - Lakes Grade: 2 A different way up the Langdales from the usual tourist hordes, especially in summer. Middle grade scrambling
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Scramble Route - Ben Alder
By Dave Mycroft on 26/06/2006 14:40:40
A superb scramble in an isolated location, for those who really want to get away from it all.
North Buttress of Ben Alder, Scotland Grade: 2/3 A superb scramble in an isolated location, for those who really want to get away from it all. Equipment
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Scramble Route - Wistow Crags, Lakes
By Dave Mycroft on 12/07/2007 12:15:19
A neat alternative scrambly way up Pillar, one of the most popular mountains in the Lakes.
and ropes optional. Online Map link Views: 3 Technicality: 2 Exposure: 2 GIBBER FACTOR* 2 *out of five
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