Lake District Grade 1 Scrambling

Duration: 3 days

Location: Lake District in England

Day 1

• Climb Helvellyn via a scramble called Striding Edge

• Distance: 12.1km

• Amount of ascent: 860m

• Maximum difficulty: Grade 1 scrambling

Day 2

• Climb Blencathra via a scramble called Sharp Edge

• Distance: 9.8km

• Amount of ascent: 830m

• Maximum difficulty: Grade 1 scrambling

Day 3

• Climb Pavey Ark via a scramble called Jack’s Rake

• Distance: 6.2km

• Amount of ascent: 670m

• Maximum difficulty: Grade 1 scrambling

The order of the days may be changed to suit the weather conditions.

The instructor will use a technique called short roping to protect the clients on this course.

Prerequisites:

• Have a good level of hill fitness

• Have a good head for heights

Ratio: 1:2

Equipment: All climbing equipment will be provided