One of the most important winter climbing areas in the Lakes. The Cambridge Crags, Bowfell Buttress area has reliable conditions and high quality climbing. More recently Neckband Crag has seen some action – more to come no doubt.
Routes
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39 winter routes (I...VIII) Graded List of Routes List of First Ascents |        | ||
| Buttress (click for routes) | No. of Routes | Route Type | Sunshine or shade |
Approach walk | Other |
| Neckband Crag GR 257062 525m. NE Facing. A new comer to the winter crags list. A dump of snow and some cold... |
3 | Winter |
No sun |
Level 60 mins |
Windy |
| Bowfell Links GR 245063 825m. S Facing. A long escarpment of crags on the south face of Bowfell. The routes... |
16 | Winter |
Sun to mid-afternoon |
Uphill 70 mins |
Windy |
| Flat Crags GR 246065 675m. E Facing. This is the first of a series of crags on the NE face of Bowfell.... |
2 | Winter |
Early morning sun |
Uphill 70 mins |
Windy |
| North Buttress/Cambridge Crag GR 245066 825m. NE Facing. Approach as for Flat Crags. Descent: To the north (right side... |
7 | Winter |
No sun |
Uphill 75 mins |
Windy |
| Bowfell Buttress GR 245067 810m. SE Facing. One of the best and most frequented winter buttresses in the Lakes.... |
9 | Winter |
Morning sun |
Uphill 80 mins |
Windy |
| Angle Tarn Crag NY 245074 750m. N Facing. The broken crag behind Angle Tarn also know as Hanging Knotts, often... |
2 | Winter |
No sun |
Uphill 80 mins |
Windy |
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