Being so far west and near the sea the big crags that give good summer rock climbing and offer good potential winter lines very rarely come into condition. This is compounded by the relative remoteness of the valley meaning that it is always going to be risky heading round there in marginal conditions. There is however great potential for hard mixed routes. A returning polar maritime is the best bet for conditions and it will have to come at the end of a prolonged cold spell. Good luck.
Routes
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20 winter routes (I...VII) Graded List of Routes List of First Ascents |       | ||
| Buttress (click for routes) | No. of Routes | Route Type | Sunshine or shade |
Approach walk | Other |
| Pillar Rock/ Shamrock GR.172123 650m N Facing Pillar splits up nicely into two areas, the Shamrock and the West Face.... |
5 | Winter |
Evening sun |
Uphill 90 mins |
Windy |
| Pillar Rock/ West Face No description as yet. |
5 | Winter |
No sun |
Uphill 90 mins |
Windy |
| Steeple GR.156117 750m W Facing The two climbs found here lie either side of Steeple summit. Approach:... |
2 | Winter |
Evening sun |
Uphill 120 mins |
Windy |
| Black Crag/ Scoat Fell GR.165117 700m NNW-facing Black Crag is on the north slope of Scoat Fell. The crag could be... |
5 | Winter |
No sun |
Level 120 mins |
Windy |
| Boat Howe GR.199110 700m N Facing High on the Ennerdale side of Kirk Fell, the gullies go at grade I/II and... |
3 | Winter |
No sun |
Uphill 90 mins |
Windy |
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