For mountain rock climbing in the Lake District, Scafell is second to none. It’s home to a magnificent collection of routes right across the grade spectrum which are steeped in lore and legend. The style of climbing is often delicate and bold and navigating around the crag for the first time can be difficult. The crag is roughly comprised of four main buttresses split by deep and distinctive gullies. The shortest approach is from Wasdale, although approaches can be made from Eskdale, Borrowdale, and even Langdale.
A day’s guided rock climbing on Scafell Crag usually involves meeting at Wasdale Head and approaching from here. On a fine day in the height of summer, climbing here will linger in the memory for a long time to come. The ‘classic rock’ routes here include Jones’ Route (HS) and Moss Gill Grooves (MVS), which features beautifully delicate climbing in a very impressive setting. Slightly harder but equally classic and highly prised routes include Botterill’s Slab (VS) and Central Buttress (E1). Winter climbing on this crag is also superb and relatively reliable.
Please note that Scafell is a multi-pitch climbing environment so some previous experience is required. If you have a good level of fitness and the skills of a competent second, then please contact us for more information and to organise a day climbing on this great Lakeland cliff.
Guided Rock Climbing works well on a 1:1 or 1:2 basis (instructor to participant) and can be booked from one day to a week in duration.
Our pricing structure is based on a sliding scale with a reduced daily fee for every additional day booked. If you would like to reserve a contingency day around your preferred date/s in order to pick the best weather and conditions for your course or activity we may be able to arrange this for an additional fee. For more details, please see our pricing structure.
Please get in touch using the enquiry form on this page and we’ll get back to you with all of the details and a booking form for you to complete. We require a 30% deposit to secure bookings and full payment prior to your course or activity commencing. If you would like any more information or have a specific question, please use the contact form in the menu at the top of the page.
If you have your own harness, helmet, and rock shoes we will be happy for you to use them as long as they are suitable. You will also need a belay device and a couple of screw gate carabiners. If you don’t have anything, we can provide it. However, you will need to bring a rucksack, waterproofs, suitable footwear and a packed lunch.
