A long valley running up from near the head of Ullswater west towards Fairfield. There are some good summer routes but these crags are more frequently used by winter climbers. Conditions a fairly reliable although Hutaple is actually not very high and Scrubby can strip off quickly in cold sunny conditions. Even in the most marginal conditions there is usually something to climb on Hart Crag. There are some classic ice gullies and hard mixed routes on both rock and turf. Parking is available in a lay-by at GR 399144
Routes
|
35 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 |
| Hart Crag NY 369113 750m N Facing. A series of, ice smear and shallow gullies on the N Face of Hart Crag.... |
4 | Winter |
No sun |
Uphill 90 mins |
Windy |
| Scrubby Crag GR 366115 750m SE Facing. A high remote crag with some inspiring winter lines. Due to aspect it... |
12 | Winter |
Morning sun |
Uphill 90 mins |
Windy |
| Greenhow End GR 371121 525m NE Facing. A big vegetated crag which has some good ice routes. A common link up is... |
5 | Winter |
Evening sun |
Uphill 70 mins |
Windy |
| Link Cove Becks GR 374123 300m. NE Facing. These are the two becks running down from Link Cove into Deepdale.... |
2 | Winter |
No sun |
Uphill 60 mins |
Windy |
| Hutaple Crag GR 366121 615m N Facing. A big atmosphere crag. Most of the routes are mixed and utilize lots of... |
10 | Winter |
No sun |
Uphill 70 mins |
Windy |
| Black Crag (Deepdale) NY 365118 670m N Facing. A the next obvious buttress round from the cove Hutaple. Descent: E is... |
2 | Winter |
No sun |
Uphill 80 mins |
Windy |
| What do these symbols mean? | |||||
