What is scrambling?
Scrambling is about heading off into those areas of the mountains that your mum would tell you not to! You leave the paths behind and head for airy ridges and confined gullies.

What to scrambling grades mean?
Scrambles are graded from 1 to 3. Grade 1 is unlikely to require a rope but would involve steep and often exposed ground, where good route choice is important and may be used in most weather conditions. Grade 2 requires the use of a rope and elementary rock climbing skills to negotiate steeper ridges and gullies; certain weather conditions may affect these scrambles. Grade 3 is usually more grade 2 ground with perhaps some route finding decisions to be made. A rope is used throughout.

How to choose the right course for you
To enjoy any of our scrambling courses you need to be a reasonably experienced hillwalker who is ready to progress onto steeper ground.
If you have not done any graded scrambles then the intro course or 5 day classic scrambles course is ideal.

If you have done an intro course or been on routes like Crib Goch, The North Ridge of Tryfan or Striding Edge and now you want something more challenging then consider our advanced scrambling or 5 day scrambling course. You could also consider private guiding to tailor a course to suit you.

For the experienced scrambler the ultimate destination is the Cuillin Ridge on Skye, often described as the British Alps and a truly awesome place.