Scrambles in the Lake District South

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Paperback - PVC

Published

21 Mar 2011

Edition

First

ISBN

9781852844431

ISBN (10)

1852844434

Size

17.2 x 11.6 x 2.0cm

Weight

360g

Pages

272

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No. Photos

Originally Published

18 Mar 2005

Scrambles in the Lake District - South

Volume 1: Southern Lakes by Brian Evans

The 126 graded scramble routes in this guidebook explore the rocks and ghylls of the English Lake District in Langdale, Coniston, Duddon, Eskdale, Longsleddale and Kentmere. Scrambling (rougher walking routes where you'll need to use your hands) is becoming increasingly popular, and is a way of enjoying the wilder Lakeland. More...

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Seasons

Not suitable in winter or bad weather conditions.

Centres

Ambleside, Coniston, Langdale valley, Seathwaite, Boot, Staveley, Tebay

Difficulty

All scrambles graded. Easiest are suitable for adventurous walkers. Higher grades require rope and Read More... mountaineering skills.

Must See

Esk Gorge, Crescent Climb (Pavey Ark), Long Crag Buttress, Pike of Stickle, Raven Crag (Yewdale), Read More... Easy Terrace (Dow Crag)

Preface
Acknowledgements
The Scrambler's Code

Introduction
What is scrambling?
Dangers
Equipment and rope techniques
    Ropes, rope work and belays
    Helmets
    Footwear
    First aid kit
Scrambling Techniques
    Foot-holds
    Hand-holds
    Roped scrambling
    Solo scrambling
Types of scramble
    Crag scrambling
    Gill scrambling
    Gills and scrambling
    Bad weather scrambling
    Exploratory scrambling
    First aid
Conservation awareness
Using this guide
    Grading
    The star system
The routes
Access, conservation and bird restrictions