The summer ridge scrambles give a good introduction to the Lakes winter fells. The very turfy Foule Crag offers reliable buttress climbing and the Gullies between the ridges give good icy scrambles. Blencathra comes into wintry condition quite quickly being isolate and as far north as it is.
Routes
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10 winter routes (I/II...II/III) Graded List of Routes List of First Ascents |      | ||
| Buttress (click for routes) | No. of Routes | Route Type | Sunshine or shade |
Approach walk | Other |
| Sharp Edge & Halls Fell NY 323277 650m NE Facing. The altitude given is for the base of Sharp Edge. The traverse of... |
2 | Winter |
No sun |
Uphill 60 mins |
Windy |
| Foule Crag NY 324284 750m N Facing. This very turfy crag is high and North facing and will quite often be... |
6 | Winter |
No sun |
Uphill 60 mins |
Windy |
| Carrock Fell GR.273313 450m E Facing Approach: Park just north of Stone Ends, the crags are visible about... |
3 | Winter |
Early morning sun |
Uphill 25 mins |
Windy |
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