But … Then over the aptly named Great Moss. After Broad Crag we headed up another top called Ill Crag - there was supposedly a geocache hidden somewhere on it. The boulder quotient does not let up as you descend over Broad Crag and reach the last scramble patch up to stunning Scafell Pike. The scramble along the arete continues. The sight of which can only spur you on. I did a quick shoe change and considered putting a lightweight jacket on, but didn't bother. Start point: Wasdale Head (NY 186 084) Wasdale Head – Moses Trod – Skew Gill – The Band – Great End – Ill Crag – Broad Crag – Scafell Pike – Lingmell Col – Lingmell – Wasdale Head Distance: 7.8 miles Total Ascent: 1115 metres Time Taken: 5 hours 15 minutes Weather: Sunny spells, warm. This is the scramble at Dropping Crag.. (At point 5 on the map there is an easy optional detour to the summit of Great End). The conical summit of Ill Crag is bound together by much larger boulders than we had seen during the ascent of the ridge, if our legs weren’t already tired by the thrashing they had received now was the time to muster that last bit of strength before reaching the summit. We began with 'The Groove' on Tarn Crag. Standing at 3,064 feet (934 meters), Broad Crag is the fourth highest peak in the Scafell range, following Scafell Pike, Scafell and Ill Crag. Upper Eskdale Ill Crag ­ Eskdale 3 13.5km / 8.4 miles with a lot of ascent and descent One of the longest continuous I did the first two rocky pyramids but then backed off since I only had three hours to do it and then descend. The scramble terminates at a big cairn by the summit of Ill Crag. Mark was a great guide, very professional. Belay where possible (grade 17) Pitch 3 Straight up easy slab to top, long run outs on good rock (grade 12) #Note bolts in top of cave protecting crux may need replacing. Unfortunately, the trail is neither clear nor obvious, so you’ll need some pathfinding skills. Grade 2 and 3 Scrambles. Broad Crag is the fourth highest peak in the Scafell range, coming after Scafell Pike, Scafell and (just) Ill Crag, although it is normally treated as a subsidiary summit of Scafell Pike. As the path descends to the saddle at Esk Hause, take a left turn on a trail that almost doubles back on itself (6 on the map). Ill Crag South East Face Scramble From Eskdale. Logged Descriptions (logged by 827 users, only the latest 50 shown - Show all) By: Date of Ascent: With the kids. Parked at Seathwaite, ascended via Styhead Tarn and corridor route. Kids loved the scramble near the top! Circular route of Scafell Pike > Broad Crag > Ill Crag … We had “only” climbed one mountain, albeit a mighty good one – Scafell Pike, which we had scaled in the clag for the third time! As an example, climbers used to leading E1 would probably regard C Route on Dow Crag as a scramble. I did the first two rocky pyramids but then backed off since I only had three hours to do it and then descend. Thornthwaite Crag from Mardale Ill Bell. Pitch 2 Up shallow grove to nearly full rope length on spaced natural pro. The ascent of Long Stile is an easy scramble, hence the reason for not including this walk in the ‘scrambles’ section of the website; it is splendid throughout. Pitch 1 Up ill defined grove into shallow cave; through cave (crux) and belay above on bolts (grade 23). Crescent Climb (moderate rock climb) on Pavey Ark may be a scramble to some, but the lack of protection and exposure would render this a rock climb to others. Such a magical place. SummitPost is a collaborative content community focused on climbing, mountaineering, hiking and other outdoor activities. Scramble; Cockly Pike Ridge, Ill Crag, long mountaineering scramble, Grade 1, two-star route. Approach from Seathwaite. This can include 'βeta' which is crucial information about the route which may be how to do a move, or tips about hidden holds or gear. Whatever the hill is called it was good to get my scrambling muscles warmed up. It is my guess that Ill Crag is not visited as much as it should be - it is off the main path back to Esk Hause and involves a bouldery clamber to gain its summit but it is worth it for the views to Crinkle Crags & the Coniston Fells - and it is a Furth also therefore worth the trip. To comply with regulations designed to minimise the COVID risk, please confirm with the organiser via e-mail or Facebook if you want to attend this meet or have any questions about it. Aborted Cockly Pike Ridge, Ill Crag (18km) I was aiming for a scramble (grade 1) up Cockly Pike ridge onto Ill Crag but ended up backing out, ostensibly due to lack of time, but I might have been a little scared! Negotiating the section known as "The Bad Step" By this time I had reached the top of Sharp Edge with Fudge and was able to watch the group Walking | Cam Crag Ridge & Ill Crag. The cloud level had dropped to below 500m as we began our scramble up the wonderful rough rock of the initial slabs. A greasy scramble up Ill Crag from Eskdale : dav2930: 14/06/2017: 5: Wasdale Horseshoe 12: Yewbarrow to Scafell - & clear sky! Firstly we have the Esk Gorge for company, then onto the wide open expanse of the Great Moss, walking beneath the Esk Buttress and finally to the base of Ill Crag. Ill Crag I’m afraid we’d been a little disappointed on Day 1 of our latest hiking trip in the Lakes, having had to rein in our multi-peak agenda due to bad weather. Multi day trip. The view ahead from the arete to Foule Crag - there is still a fair amount of scrambling to do before the summit ridge is gained. Summit Comment Fergalh an hour ago Parked at Wasdale Water and followed the crows heading for Scafell Pike on the track. Contrasting scramble; an enclosed uncomplicated gill followed by an exposed crag, with intricate route finding that leads to Lower Man and Helvellyn. By now the mist was think and the rain persistent, so pretty chilly. Day 1 This site is built by its members, and we welcome you to contribute: Follow the felltop path roughly south for approximately 30 minutes and scramble up the final rocks to the summit of Glaramara (783m). It is a sea of boulder and rock. Scramble. ... Yoke, Ill Bell and Froswick from Mardale Ill Bell. Mark, who i've previously climbed with on Ill Crag (Scafell range) was back in the Lake District and keen for more quality scrambling and had chosen Langdale for this, good choice. The most fun way up Scafell Pike is a scramble up Cockly Pike Ridge on the southern face of Ill Crag (avoid the much more difficult Grade 3 scramble on the south-east slope). There is information on safety and equipment, and listings of scrambles by location and grade allow the reader to assemble their own tailor-made combination of routes. What defines a scramble depends on your head for heights and your experience. Close the loop by heading over the mountain's three lesser tops, Broad Crag, Ill Crag and Great End, each as worthwhile as the Pike itself. As it stands, the route above includes the summits of Ill Crag and Broad Crag, with Great End only a diversion of a few 100m. The way up Ill Crag was a bit of a scramble, once on the top I had a good look round for the geocache but gave up when the GPS was seemingly pointing me down a cliff! The Ill Bell Ridge now dominates my left flanks with Ill Bell (second summit along the ridge) not revealing too much of the north east ridge through the haze. “You can either scramble up a steep, polished groove between the Needle and the crag to get to the start of Needle Ridge - a move known as ‘threading the Needle,” explains Iain, "You'll then need to descend a short distance down the other side to reach the ledge from … Nb. And today i'm back in Langdale, this time for a full day of Rock Scrambling. Scafell Pike from Seathwaite in Borrowdale via the Corridor Route is a classic Lakeland fell walk. If you’ve got the energy, you could climb all the 914m peaks in the area – or the Furth Munros – in a satisfying 20km outing that includes Scafell. August 2015 | Sun-kissed rock and stunning scrambling high above Langstrath. Each scramble is clearly described with notes about grade, quality, aspect and approach, with colour maps and topos to aid navigation. Aborted Cockly Pike Ridge, Ill Crag (18km) I was aiming for a scramble (grade 1) up Cockly Pike ridge onto Ill Crag but ended up backing out, ostensibly due to lack of time, but I might have been a little scared! This was a nice little scramble. This is a place more people should visit, spectacular and timeless. However, on a sunny day, it is well worth a scramble to the top. The path drops down then climbs back up Broad Crag, then drops again, climbing back up Ill Crag before flattening. The climb up to Ill Crag is the first real scramble. At 930m above sea level it's one of the big Lakeland tops. The bouldery Ill Crag - Great End ridge Other than craggy approaches and a lofty height, Great End does not share the summit characteristics of Scafell Pike or Ill Crag. Straightforward in essence Symonds Knott: One of the 3'000 ers in Engalnd. Almost upon the summit of Ill Crag. 7 The top of Cam Crag … Reviewed 27 September 2016 . This is a full walk and returns over Broad Crag, Ill While thousands of hikers pass within a few feet of the summit every year, most do not climb its rocky slopes. You’re now in amongst the best and most spectacular scenery in the whole the Lake District, with Scafell, Scafell Pike, Ill Crag, Great End, Bowfell, and Crinkle Crags visible and a really wild and remote feel. Fantastic approach to Upper Eskdale to scramble up one of the lesser frequented of the Scafells, Ill Crag. Feedback comments are intended to give extra information about a route which may be helpful to other climbers. This walk ignores the Pike's near neighbour Scafell, the direct route to which is via the notorious rock step of Broad Stand, a serious little scramble best left to climbers. Ill Crag: Last of the five 3,000 'ers. Gone are the tumbled rocks and broken boulders, replaced with a luxuriant, flat turf, good enough to get a … You even get to walk up Scafell Pike twice! Review of Mountain Journeys. 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