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A list of the scrambles in the Lake District along with their grid references.
Welcome to our scrambling page, this is the latest addition to the site, here you will find the "Scramblers Code", a must "read" and must "follow" set of guidelines that may help to keep you safe on the hills, that said, a fair degree of commonsense is needed when assessing the scramble. There are a number of good books available with lists of scrambles and grades but at the end of the day it will all boil down to your own ability, fitness level and not least the weather conditions prevailing at the time.
WARNING 

SCRAMBLING CAN BE DANGEROUS

PLEASE FOLLOW THE SCRAMBLERS CODE.

  • Unroped scramblers must not slip.
  • Do not attempt scrambles in damp, wet or icy conditions.
  • Keep well within your limits.
  • A safety rope must always be carried in the party.
  • The only relatively safe way to climb grade 2-3 scrambles is when roped up using belays and running belays.
  • Learn how to use ropes and safety equipment.
  • When gill scrambling expect the holds to be slippery. Use socks over footwear to improve grip.
  • If children are taken on scrambles they should be roped up at all times.
  • Do not underestimate the seriousness and difficulty of a scramble.
  • You should consider wearing a helmet.
Remember !, follow the scramblers code and give the MRT'S a day off.
The route gradings shown against the scrambles on this page are "not" my personal opinion of the difficulty of the route, they are taken from various books whose authors have considerably more climbing/scrambling experience than me. Some people may find that they are not comfortable on a particular grade 1 route only to breeze through a different grade 2 scramble, it is all dependant on one's own ability and confidence.

GRADE 1.

These scrambles are generally speaking fairly straightforward and with no route finding difficulties. They can vary from ascents to fine ridge walks and do not usually entail a great degree of exposure, however, as with all routes a slip could prove costly and must be avoided.

GRADE 2

This grade will consist of longer scrambles and demand a higher skill level from the scrambler. The route will contain harder pitches and route finding will be more difficult. Do not attempt to use the route for descent. A rope may be required for safety on the more exposed sections, or to aid a retreat from the scramble.

GRADE 3

This will be a more serious undertaking and should only be attempted by experienced parties. You should expect exposed sections and some parts will be classed as easy to moderate rock climbs. Route finding will be difficult. Unless you are an experienced scrambler, it will require the use of a rope and possibly nuts and slings.

GRADE 3S

This is a particularly serious route, containing sections of high exposure and parts will be classed as moderate grade rock climbing. Dry conditions are essential. These routes are only for experienced climbers and scramblers and anyone attempting these will require a rope and a combination of nuts and slings.