Discover the best winter climbs in the Lake District

Cover of Lake District Winter Climbs
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Published
Cover
Paperback - PVC
Published
7 Dec 2006
Edition
First
ISBN
9781852844844
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ISBN (10)
1852844841
Size
16.5 x 10.0 x 3.0cm
Weight
430g
Pages
464
Originally Published
7 Dec 2006

Lake District Winter Climbs

by Brian Davison

An essential guidebook to the best winter climbing routes in the Lake District. Nearly 1000 winter climbs in every part of the Lakes is described. From classic high-mountain gullies and buttresses on crags such as Scafell, Pillar and Great Gable to frozen watercourses and icefalls including Great Gully on the Wasdale screes. More...

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Seasons

October to April, but climbs unlikely to be in condition before January.

Centres

Langdale, Coniston, Eskdale, Wasdale, Ennerdale, Buttermere, Borrowdale, Thirlmere, Patterdale, Read More... northern and eastern fells

Difficulty

Winter climbing skills required.

Must See

Helvellyn coves, Great End, Scafell, Newland's Hause, Low Water Beck
 
 

This essential guidebook to winter climbing in the Lake District is a joint production by the Fell and Rock Climbing Club and Cicerone.

It’s the definitive guide to winter climbing in the Lakes and every known winter climb from every part of the Lake District is described.

The climbing areas in the guidebook are generally based on the valleys from where there is access the various cliffs described. A brief description of the approach to a climbing area is given at the beginning of the valley chapter, with any specific crag approaches being included at the beginning of that crag section. Where not obvious, the descent from each crag is also given. The crag grid reference, altitude and aspect, and, where relevant, an indication of the weather conditions likely to bring the crag into climbing condition, have also been included. For completeness, a few other routes within Cumbria, but outside the Lake District, are also covered.

There are also sections on winter equipment, winter climbing and conservation, climbing walls, accommodation, and a first ascent list that includes masses of interesting historical research.
 

  • Comprehensive list of winter climbs in the Lake District and outlying areas
  • Detailed colour photo-topos to help you identify the routes
 
 
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