Scrambles in the Lake District South

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Introduction
Contents
Sample Route
Availability
Reprinted
Cover
Paperback - PVC
Published
21 Mar 2011
Edition
First
ISBN
9781852844431
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ISBN (10)
1852844434
Size
17.2 x 11.6 x 2.0cm
Weight
360g
Pages
272
No. Maps
70
No. Photos
84
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)
 
 

The first of a two-volume set of guides to scrambles in the Lake District.

The set are based on 'Scrambles in the Lake District' and 'More Scrambles in the Lake District', two of the original scrambling guides to the Lake District by one of Britain's best-known climbers. Continually reprinted for 20 years these guides have now been fully updated and merged into two definitive guides, for southern and northern Lakes. (For details of 'Scrambles in the Lake District North', see below.)

The Lake District's rich mix of rocks, gills and crags offers the scrambler a complex variety of routes, often well removed from the beaten track. Scrambling - ascending rock that is not usually difficult or steep enough to warrant the term 'rock climbing' - means you often hardly touch a path and rarely see other people at close quarters. This is a way of getting back to a wilder Lakeland and enjoying the freedom of rough mountain country.

  • This guide covers Langdale, Coniston, Duddon, Eskdale, Longsleddale and Kentmere.
  • 126 scramble routes graded 1 to 4.
  • Advice on how to approach scrambling safely and with confidence
  • Overview maps as well as sketch diagrams of the crags and routes
  • Introductions to each area mentioned, indicating the type of rock and any recommendations
  • Information on the approach, character, grade and route of each scramble.

Scrambles in the Lake District North covers Wasdale, Ennerdale and Buttermere, Borrowdale, Thirlmere, Patterdale, Mardale and Swindale.

 
 
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