Introduction
An advanced scrambling course in Eryri (Snowdonia) is the perfect way to develop your scrambling skills or simply to come on some scrambles that you wouldn’t otherwise undertake alone.
With the exception of a couple of parts of Scotland, the scrambling available in Eryri (Snowdonia) is generally the best in the whole of the UK. That in turn, has its roots in the geological history of Eryri. Ancient volcanic activity, millions of years of erosion and finally glaciation have created sharp rocky peaks and ridges. This really is a paradise for scramblers.
Booking and Prices
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We also run scrambling courses in the Lake District and on the west coast of Scotland.
Advanced Scrambling Course in Eryri (Snowdonia)
On our advanced scrambling courses, there are usually two aims. We will aim to give you experience of moving on harder scrambling terrain, such as Grade 3 scrambles. You will begin to appreciate the additional exposure on these routes and feel just how much more serious they are compared to Grade 1s. We will also be introducing you to some of the rope work used to safeguard scrambles, so that your level of knowledge increases too.
Scrambling in Llanberis Pass
You could find yourself on the Clogwyn y Person Arete on an advanced scrambling course. Perched high on the sides of Garnedd Ugain, the arête is one of Eryri’s best Grade 3 scrambles. It is a brilliant route to do and we often use it on our Snowdonia courses. You can practise the rope skills associated with harder mountain scrambles and alpine mountaineering skills, such as moving together.
Advanced Scrambling on Tryfan
Many people are familiar with the North, and South, ridges of Tryfan. Fewer are aware of the wealth of superb climbing and scrambling on the East Face, and to a lesser extent on the West Face.
The long routes on the complex East Face are popular regulars on our advanced and learn to lead scrambling courses. Bastow Buttress and Notch Arete (below) are two very popular scrambles there,
Scrambling in the Glyderau
The Glyderau range is full of superb scrambling, especially the north face of Glyder Fach.
The Dolmen Ridge is one of the best routes in the area and we climb this frequently. Just over the other side of the Gribin Ridge, overlooking Llyn Idwal, is the little gem of Cneifion Arete which is a route everyone should climb at least once in their life.
