Scrambles in the Lake District - North (häftad, eng)

Discover 100 graded scrambling routes across the northern Lake District, from the dramatic ridgelines of Wasdale and the gill scrambles of Borrowdale to the legendary Sharp Edge on Blencathra, one of England's most exhilarating mountain challenges. Spanning scrambling grades 1 to 3 and rock climbing grades Moderate to V Diff, this is a comprehensive guide to some of the finest scrambling terrain in England.

For keen hillwalkers ready to move onto more technical terrain, or experienced scramblers seeking new lines in the northern fells, this trusted Cicerone guidebook by local expert John Fleetwood gives you everything you need to tackle Lake District scrambles with confidence.

It combines clear route descriptions with 1:25,000 OS mapping and topos, with honest guidance on grade, quality and approach so you can match each route to your ability and ambitions. 100 graded scrambles and rock climbs covering Wasdale, Ennerdale, Buttermere, Borrowdale, Blencathra and Thirlmere, with routes from scrambling grade 1 to rock climbing suitable for a wide range of experience levelsClear route descriptions with grade, quality, aspect and approach notes for every route, supported by 1:25,000 OS mapping and topos, so you always know what you're getting into before you leave the valleyClassic routes are described, including Sharp Edge, Cam Crag Ridge, Sphinx Ridge, Sandbed Gill, Ill Gill, Corvus, Needle Ridge, Grey Knotts Face and Steeple's East Buttress, the defining scrambles of the northern Lake District25 combinable day itineraries link gill scrambles and rock climbs into longer outings, giving you a full day on the hill rather than a single short routeDedicated safety and equipment guidance covers the specific demands of crag scrambling, gill scrambling, descents, bad weather conditions, solo scrambling and scrambling with children Expert author John Fleetwood has lived in the Lake District National Park for over 20 years and brings an intimate, first-hand knowledge of the northern fells to every route in this guide.

Together, the graded route descriptions, OS mapping, topos and safety advice provide a thorough, trustworthy companion for scrambling in the northern Lake District's most dramatic terrain. Scrambles in the Lake District North is one half of a two-volume set.

Pair it with Scrambles in the Lake District South for the most complete scrambling guide to the Lake District National Park.

Format	Häftad
Omfång	280 sidor
Språk	Engelska
Förlag	Cicerone Press
Utgivningsdatum	2025-08-13
ISBN	9781786310460