Ridges & Scrambles in the Northern Lake District

Difficulty range

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Enjoy superb narrow ridges and challenging scrambles in the company of an experienced mountain leader. A flexible programme can be adjusted to suit the group and the weather but will include a selection of the best routes in the area. No previous scrambling experience is necessary. However you’ll need to be a fit hill walker with a good head for heights.

Holiday highlights:

• Sharp Edge on Blencathra
• Striding and Swirral Edges on Helvellyn
• Jacks Rake on Pavey Ark

The aim of this holiday is to add the thrills of scrambling to walking the ridges of the Lake District. This area is perfectly suited to providing a whole range of scrambling opportunities.

What’s included:

• 7 nights’ Full Board ensuite accommodation with all meals
• The services of an experienced HF Holidays’ guide
• All transport to and from the route is provided on walking days
• Social activities in the evening

Other mountain walking holidays

Ridges and Scrambles - Western Highlands; Ridges and Scrambles - Conistonwater; High Routes - Lake District; Wainwright’s Southern Fells