Introduction
An introduction to scrambling course in the Lake District is the perfect way to get into this exciting aspect of mountaineering and climbing.
We offer a whole range of scrambling courses and guided scrambles in the Lake District. These range from courses for the complete novice to those wanting to learn rope work skills for scrambling in the UK to mountaineering in the Alps.
Booking and Prices
If you’d like to know more about an introduction to scrambling course in the Lake District, then see our main page for more details and prices or see what our clients say about us.
When you are ready, then get in touch to make an enquiry or a booking.
We also run scrambling courses in Snowdonia and on the west coast of Scotland.
Introduction to Scrambling Course in the Lake District
On our introductory courses, you are most likely to be guided and coached on one, or several, Grade 1 scrambles.
Some of the most popular routes include:-
- Striding Edge and Swirral Edge on Helvellyn
- Hall’s Fell Ridge and Sharp Edge on Blencathra
- Jack’s Rake on Pavey Ark
- Cam Crag Ridge to the south of Borrowdale
- …and other Langdale scrambles such as on Harrison Stickle
Striding Edge is a very popular way to the top of Helvellyn and it is an ideal route for our Lake District introduction to scrambling. However, it requires a head for heights and a steady nerve. While it isn’t very difficult, poor mountain conditions can make it far more dangerous than you may expect. The usual scramblers’ way to make a circuit and return home would be to descend Swirral Edge. Our aim on a course like this is not simply to guide you around. Instead, we will help you to develop your knowledge so you can formulate your own judgement about what is safe and not safe to do. In this way, you will become an independent scrambler capable of going out alone to tackle routes like this.
Sharp Edge is a step or two up from Striding Edge and requires a bit more ability and confidence. It’s a fine weather route only. In the rain it becomes very slippery and sadly sees its fair share of accidents.
Cam Crag Ridge is a little gem. On the down-side, it involves quite a long approach walk. Once there, however, there is the option of climbing the ridge at Grade 1 standard – or Grade 2, or Grade 3!
Most people find that mountaineering equipment such as ropes are not necessary on a Grade 1 scramble. This is particularly true of a narrow ridge. So we don’t expect to teach you rope work on an introduction to scrambling course. However, a good eye for spotting the best route and good judgement about conditions are both essential. We will help you to develop both of these on this course.
