Great Scrambles on Great Gable

If you like your scrambling on the challenging side this could be the event for you, with a Lakeland Classic Grade 2 Scramble Day.

Great Gable is one of most popular mountains of the Lakeland fells. Although it is dome-shaped in most directions, there are some wonderful crags to the south (Westmorland Crag & Napes) which require more skill and nerve to ascend than is possessed by your average hiker. These lofty crags are territory of Ravens, but often visited by scramblers & climbers alike, and are considered by some to mark the origins of English rock climbing.

Starting from the wonderfully airy 'Climbers Traverse' on the front of Napes your aim aim for the day is to link three of the scrambles together - Tread the Needle, Sphinx Ridge and Westmoreland Crag, which will eventual get us to the summit of Great Gable.

The routes are challenging & exposed in places, and although you don’t need technical rock climbing skills you will definitely need a head for heights, sure footedness and a sense of adventure. This route is best suited to members who have scrambled confidently before. 

Please only click into this event if you have experience of at least Grade 1 scrambles and that you are comfortable/confident scrambling at that grade. If you have any doubts about your ability then is event is not for you.

You will need a climbing helmet for this event. 

Please note that the event may be liable to change or cancellation due to inclement weather.

Photos courtesy of Andyhewlett

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