This is the valley running from Patterdale up to Grisedale Tarn, Dollwagon Pike, Ruthwaite and Nethermost Coves. An important winter climbing area. There are several approach options from either the west or the east which are listed for each crag. The ‘Cold Climbs’ route, Chock Gully receives a lot of attention but is actually not in condition very often. Dollywagon Gully does come into condition quickly and is fast to get to from Dunmail Raise making an early morning or evening hit a possibility. Some of the newer routes on Cock Cove Crag and Dollwagon North are often in condition when other crags in the area are not.
Routes
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46 winter routes (I...VI) Graded List of Routes List of First Ascents |        | ||
| Buttress (click for routes) | No. of Routes | Route Type | Sunshine or shade |
Approach walk | Other |
| St. Sunday crag GR 365136 630m. NW Facing. A huge crag in terms of width. It is possible climb pretty much anywhere... |
6 | Winter |
No sun |
Uphill 60 mins |
Windy |
| Tarn Crag (Grisedale) NY 352125 600m E Facing. Exclusively a winter venue. Dollywagon Gully is the most popular route but... |
8 | Winter |
Early morning sun |
Uphill 80 mins |
Windy |
| Falcon Crag, (Grizdale) NY 351128 700m. E Facing. The classic route is Chock Gully but it takes some time to come into... |
4 | Winter |
Early morning sun |
Uphill 80 mins |
Windy |
| Cock Cove Crag NY 349129 750m N Facing. A reliable winter crag due to its high altitude and aspect. Often in... |
7 | Winter |
No sun |
Downhill 80 mins |
Windy |
| Dollywagon South NY 346130 825m E Facing. Situated just below the summit of Dollywagon Pike in Cock Cove. The best... |
1 | Winter |
Early morning sun |
Uphill 90 mins |
Windy |
| The Tongue GR 346132 780m. N Facing. A rather insignificant area on the north side of The Tongue leading east... |
1 | Winter |
No sun |
Uphill 90 mins |
Windy |
| Dollywagon North NY 344131 800m. NE Facing. Like other crags in this area some routes have probably been done prior... |
8 | Winter |
No sun |
Uphill 90 mins |
Windy |
| Hard Tarn Crag NY 344137 825m. NE Facing. A prominent crag at the back of Nethermost Cove at about the same... |
3 | Winter |
No sun |
Uphill 80 mins |
Windy |
| Jogebar Crag NY 344139 765m. SE Facing. Situated on the right of Ruthwaite Cove above Hard Tarn. Jogebar Gully... |
2 | Winter |
Morning sun |
Uphill 80 mins |
Windy |
| Swallow Scarf Crag NY 343144 825m. NE Facing. Situated just below and south of the saddle between Helvellyn and... |
2 | Winter |
No sun |
Uphill 80 mins |
Windy |
| Nethermost Cove (Lad Crag) NY 344148 825m. E Facing. This is the large Cove between Nethermost Pike and Helvellyn. Currently... |
4 | Winter |
Early morning sun |
Uphill 80 mins |
Windy |
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