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Scrambles in the Lake District - South
Langdale, Coniston, Eskdale, Patterdale & High Street
ISBN
9781786310453
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Published
Published
27 Jan 2021
Edition
First
Pages
256
Size
17.20 x 11.60 x 1.40cm
Weight
310g
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Guide to 106 scrambling routes climbing the rocks and ghylls of the English Lake District, covering the southern area including Langdale, Coniston and Eskdale. Routes range from grade 1 to V Diff (use of a rope is recommended for grade 2 and above) and can be linked to form 24 longer outings. With advice on equipment and safety.
Seasons
Best in Spring to Autumn, though some routes can be climbed all year roundCentres
Patterdale, Haweswater, Longsleddale, Langdale, Coniston, Duddon, EskdaleDifficulty
Beginner to rock climbing experience; scrambling grades from 1- to 3+; rock climbing grades from Mod to V Diff; rock climbing equipment needed for more difficult routesMust See
Popular classics such as Jack's Rake, Esk Gorge and Pinnacle Ridge; dramatic gills like Dungeon and Linkcove Gill; classic rock climbs including Giant's Crawl, Middlefell Buttress and Crescent ClimbISBN
9781786310453
Availability
Published
Published
27 Jan 2021
Edition
First
Pages
256
Size
17.20 x 11.60 x 1.40cm
Weight
310g
Delivery & Returns
Free Royal Mail 48 postage on UK orders. European postage is £3.50 per item. Worldwide postage is £5.50 per item. If you're not happy with your purchase for any reason, we'll give you a full refund.
More information...
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Overview
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A guidebook to 106 graded scrambles in the south of the Lake District National Park, covering Langdale, Coniston and Eskdale, with easy access from Haweswater, Longsleddale, Duddon and Patterdale.
Routes range scrambling grade 1 to climbing grade V Diff so there’s something for all abilities. The gill scrambles and rock climbs can be linked to form 24 days out.
- 1:25,000 OS mapping and topos to aid navigation
- Each scramble is clearly described with notes about grade, quality, aspect and approach
- Popular routes covered include Jack's Rake, Esk Gorge, Pinnacle Ridge, Dungeon Gill, Linkcove Gill, Giant's Crawl, Middlefell Buttress and Crescent Climb
- Detailed information on safety and equipment
- Part of a 2-volume set, an accompany Cicerone guidebook Scrambles in the Lake District - North is also available
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Table of Contents
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CONTENTS
Overview map
Map key
Foreword
Preface
Summary of routes and scrambles
Introduction
The origins of scrambling
What is scrambling?
Dangers and how to avoid them
Lake District crag scrambling
Gill scrambling
Descending scrambles
Bad weather scrambling
Scrambling with children
Solo scrambling
Equipment
Using this guide
South eastern fells
Route 1 Grisedale: Eagle Crag and St Sunday Crag
Route 2 Dovedale and Deepdale round via Hogget Gill and Hutaple Crag
Route 3 Deepdale round via Link Cove Gill and Gill Crag
Route 4 High Street tour via Angle Tarn Beck, Gray Crag and Blea Water Crag
Route 5 Haweswater, Mosedale and Sleddale gills
Langdale
Route 6 Easedale and Scale Close gills
Route 7 Harrison Stickle via Raven Crag or Middlefell Buttress, and Tarn Crag
Route 8 Pavey Ark via White Gill Edge, Crescent Climb and Gwynne’s Chimney
Route 9 Pavey Ark via Stickle Ghyll and Jack’s Rake
Route 10 Harrison Stickle via Dungeon Ghyll
Route 11 Pike of Stickle via White Crag and Merlin Slab
Route 12 Pike of Stickle via Stake Gill
Route 13 Crinkle Crags via Crinkle Gill and Bowfell Links
Route 14 Browney Gill and Black Wars
Route 15 Upper Eskdale via Hell Gill
Coniston Fells
Route 16 Great How via Church Beck and Levers Water
Route 17 The Bell, Low Water Beck, Brim Fell slabs and Raven Tor
Route 18 Dow Crag buttresses
Route 19 Seathwaite Tarn crags
Eskdale
Route 20 Eskdale Needle and Harter Fell
Route 21 Low Birker Force, Crook Crag, Green Crag and Brandy Crag
Route 22 Scafell’s southern crags
Route 23 The Scafells via Esk Gorge, Cam Spout and the Eskdale slabs
Route 24 Scafell Pike via Lingcove Beck and Thor’s Buttress
Appendix A Summary of scrambles in grade order
Appendix B Useful contacts
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Updates
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January 2024
Lake District Scrambles Database
John Fleetwood has compiled a list of Lake District Scrambles which can be found in his scrambles database.
September 2022
Harter Beanie scramble
While the description in the guidebook is correct, the topo line for the Harter Beanie scramble is on the wrong buttress in the new edition. Please see below for the correct version.
August 2022
Eagle Crag, revised topo
Page 34 - the revised topo with the correct route shown in green. This matches the description.
July 2021
Scramble 89 North West Crags, Harter Fell (upper section)
On the topo the green line should be marked Grade 3+ alternative (not Grade 2 alternative)
By John Fleetwood
John Fleetwood has lived in the Lake District for over 20 years, and over that time he has developed an intimate knowledge of the area. John loves exploring and has sought to visit every potential crag in the area to find new routes, some of which have been included in this guide. He is a keen runner, photographer and mountaineer and was the first person to complete the Bob Graham, Ramsay and Paddy Buckley rounds in winter, as well as being a previous winner of the FRA Long Distance Award. In 2015, John traversed the Alps in a self-supported trip taking in 60 summits over 1850km. He has climbed and walked in South America, China, Iceland, Norway and the European Alps as well as Britain. When not in the hills, John runs a sustainable investment ratings company.
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