Classic Mountain Scrambles in England and Wales

Download or read book Classic Mountain Scrambles in England and Wales written by Graham Thompson and published by Mainstream. This book was released on 1994-04-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scrambling is the rapidly growing mountain pursuit which combines the freedom of walking with the excitement of rock-climbing. This is an indispensable guide to the very best scrambling in both England and Wales. The book details - with the aid of maps and photographs - the classic mountain routes such as Sentries Ridge on Mynydd Mawr in Snowdonia and Low Water Beck on Coniston Old Man in the Lake District. There is a complete description of each scramble which includes a route to the mountain summit. The scrambles receive a star rating for overall quality and a grade of difficulty. There is also a chapter devoted to safety and practical advice.