Scrambles in the Lake District - North: Wasdale, Ennerdale, Buttermere, Borrowdale, Blencathra & Thirlmere (Cicerone Climbing & Scrambling Guides) - Softcover

Fleetwood, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1786310465 ISBN 13: 9781786310460

Publisher: Cicerone Press, 2021

Synopsis

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 levels
• Clear 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 valley
• Classic 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 District
• 25 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 route
• Dedicated 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.

About this title

About the Author

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cicerone Press
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1786310465
• ISBN 13: 9781786310460
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 280