Most gullies are more suited to winter climbing, typically being
vegetated, loose and dank. However, they have an aura about them not
unappreciated by Victorian climbers and are worth climbing if entered
with the right mindset. Often they require traditional techniques - bridging, squirming and chimneying - taking care not to dislodge the loose stones that abound.
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| Beneath the sword of Damocles in Custs Gully, Great End |
All of the selected scrambles are characterful,although you may curse them at times. Most are described in the scrambles guidebooks.
Bowfell Links, Chock Chimney, Bowfell - surprisingly good rock and holds to get above the chockstone.
Custs Gully, Great End - normally done as a winter climb, with a couple of chockstones. Loads of character.
Central Gully, Great End - one of the most famous winter climbs in the Lake District. It's less good in summer with lots of scree but still makes an impressive way up the mountain.
Combe Gill, Borrowdale - Walking up the fully bed is interspersed with fierce chockstones.
Easter Gully, Dow Crag, Coniston - in its normal green and slippery state, the big chockstone is not to be underestimated. The ampitheatre above is highly impressive.
Gwynne's Chimney, Pavey Ark - a classic chimney climb from halfway along Jack's Rake.
Lorton Gully, Grasmoor - best attempted when dry when it sports several rock pitches and a more open exit.
Skew Gill, Great End - a bouldery chasm that is more of an exploration up a wide ravine.