These are the scrambles that everyone knows about, but they are popular for a reason, either by virtue of the situation or the quality of the rock scrambling (or both!).
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| A summer's day on Striding Edge, Helvellyn |
The scrambles below all have merit, but are not necessarily the 'best' in the Lake District, whatever that means. Descriptions can be found in the scrambling guides.
Cam Crag Ridge, Glaramara - offers quality rock scrambling with many options
Climber's Traverse and Sphinx Ridge, Great Gable - a route of great character affording views of many rock climbs
Harrow Buttress and Chockstone Ridge, High Stile - a climbing scramble in a beautiful location
Jack's Rake, Pavey Ark - like all great scrambles, it takes the easiest line up an intimidating face
Long Crag Buttress, Coniston - a perfect introduction to scrambling with a short walk-in and good rock.
Low Water Beck and Brim Fell Slabs, Coniston - a classic combo of an open gill scramble and a surprisingly good upper buttress
Pinnacle Ridge, St. Sunday Crag - a deservedly popular scamble up a blocky ridge
Sharp Edge, Blencathra - a short but classic arete
Striding Edge, Helvellyn - an easy but narrow ridge of character