Scrambling and Mountaineering Courses Overview
Scrambling is a fantastic way to explore the mountains and a natural progression for adventurous hillwalkers who want to move beyond established paths into steeper, more spectacular terrain.
Mountain scrambles vary considerably in difficulty and character and are typically graded from Grade 1 to Grade 3+, with Grade 3+ being the most challenging. Some guidebooks describe the more difficult Grade 3 and 3+ scrambles as easy rock climbs. Accurately assessing the difficulties likely to be encountered—and tackling them safely—requires a significant range of skills and experience.
Our scrambling and mountaineering courses are tailored to suit your ability, experience and aspirations. We can help you develop the movement skills, route-finding, hazard awareness and decision-making needed to enjoy more challenging terrain with confidence.
Most courses take place in the English Lake District, although courses can also be arranged in North Wales and Scotland. Previous hillwalking experience is desirable, and a reasonable level of fitness is required. Safety equipment can be provided, and courses are available from one to three days in duration.
Introduction to Scrambling
Develop your skills on classic UK mountain scrambles, building confidence in movement, route-finding and judgement while learning to manage steeper, more exposed terrain.
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Advanced Scrambling
Progress onto steeper, more technical scrambles and some of the UK’s great mountain ridges. Develop the movement, ropework and judgement needed for more committing terrain, from classic Grade 2 and 3 scrambles to easy rock climbs and bigger objectives such as Pinnacle Ridge, Crib Goch and the Aonach Eagach.
Do I need any previous experience?
Our Introduction to Scrambling course is designed for adventurous hillwalkers ready to move into steeper, more exposed mountain terrain and develop the skills to tackle classic scrambles with confidence.
If you already have scrambling experience and want to progress onto more technical and committing ground, learn how to use a rope to safeguard others, or tackle some of the UK’s classic mountain ridges, our Advanced Scrambling course is the natural next step.
Whichever course you choose, instruction is flexible and tailored around your existing experience, ambitions and the skills you want to develop.
How many can participate?
Both of our Scrambling courses work well on a 1:1 or 1:2 basis (instructor to participant), although up to 6 people can participate on our Introduction to Scrambling Scrambling Courses. Introduction to Scrambling courses are available for one or two days in duration, and Advanced Scrambling courses can be booked from one to three days.
How much will it cost?
Our standard rates are for private one-to-one guiding or instruction. Additional participants can join for £50 per person, per day, subject to suitable ratios for the activity.
For longer adventures, bookings of five or more consecutive guiding days receive a 10% reduction on our standard guiding fees.
How to book
Let us know which course you’d like to book, along with your preferred date/s a brief outline of your experience. We require a 30% deposit to secure all bookings with full payment due prior to the start date of your course.
