Scrambling up the River Sprint in Longsleddale in the eastern Lake District. Summary verdict: a really good, challenging scramble though a bit of a pain to get to.
Route in: park at road junction just before Sadgill in Longsleddale (note it’s just over 5 miles along a single track road to get to Sadgill from the A6)
Start point: enter the River Sprint where it starts to cascade around OS Ref NY 47894 07333
Grading: there are two or three waterfalls that are insurmountable without a rope but a couple of very satisfying grade 1.5/2 falls and a lot of grade 1 small falls and cascades plus plenty of dip, swim and dive pools
End point: where the “river” (now just a stream) crosses the main path up to Gatescarth Pass around OS ref NY 47866 08307
Route out: walk back down to the parking spot via the main path
Time: 30 mins from parking to start point; then 1.5-2 hours up the Sprint; then about 45 mins to walk back
Combine with: Wren Gill
Gear: wet scramble gear including buoyancy vest (pools are up to 9 feet deep) and helmet advised for waterfall scrambles
Verdict: continuous scrambling with a couple of perfect waterfall challenges for a Grade 1 scrambler, and plenty of cascades and pools to enjoy. Marked down due to the hassle of the drive there and back, and a lot of very greasy surfaces
Score: 7/10
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The Grade 1 Scrambler 
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