TOP-RATED SCRAMBLES
RIVER SPRINT
A really good, challenging scramble though a bit of a pain to get to
Text guide and map: River Sprint
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TORVER BECK
A slippery but fun continuous climb with two perfect Grade 1+ ravine-based scrambles
Text guide and map: Torver Beck
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OTHER SCRAMBLES
LOWER TORVER BECK
Not recommended as too slippery and hard to access
Text guide and map: Lower Torver Beck
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FAR EASEDALE GILL
Great set of final grade 1 / 1.5 waterfalls with a few warm-up falls earlier, all set in dramatic scenery
Text guide and map: Far Easedale Gill
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GRASMERE COMMON GULLIES
Definitely not worth doing on their own but West Gill makes a reasonable add-on after scrambling Far Easedale Gill
Text guide and map: Grasmere Common Gullies
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SOURMILK GILL
A classic Lake District scramble that’s a continuous and exciting if slippery challenge for the grade 1 scrambler
Text guide and map: Sourmilk Gill
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EASEDALE GILL
A pleasant, engaging grade 1 scramble that involves continuous scrambling in a stunning remote setting
Text guide and map: Easedale Gill
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BELLES KNOTT
Rather a hike to reach but like an outdoor climbing centre with lots of options to iteratively and quickly build from grade 1 to grade 2 scrambles
Text guide and map: Belles Knott
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BRACKENWIFE GILL
A quick, accessible scramble that’s a nice challenge in parts for grade 1 scramblers
Text guide and map: Brackenwife Gill
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WRAY GILL
A good solid grade 1+ scramble with a nice variety of cascades and short, steep falls though overgrown in places
Text guide and map: Wray Gill
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BLINDTARN GILL
A decent grade 1+ scramble with a variety of cascades and a challenging central waterfall though overgrown in places
Text guide and map: Blindtarn Gill
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The Grade 1 Scrambler 