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Blindtarn Gill near Grasmere offers a grade 1+ scramble featuring multiple cascades and a tough central waterfall. The route can be accessed from Grasmere, with an estimated total duration of around 1.5 hours. The gill presents challenges due to overgrowth and boulder obstacles, especially in wet weather.

December 18, 2025 at 10:21 AM

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Blindtarn Gill

Blindtarn Gill near Grasmere offers a grade 1+ scramble featuring multiple cascades and a tough central waterfall. The route can be accessed from Grasmere, with an estimated total duration of around 1.5 hours. The gill presents challenges due to overgrowth and boulder obstacles,…

Blindtarn Gill

This guide details a short, easy hike to Sandsdalsvatnet on Gimsøya in the Lofoten Islands. The 3km route involves basic scrambling, taking 2.5 hours in total. The lake offers options for wild swimming and camping. Hikers should prepare for slippery surfaces and consider standard half-day gear. Overall, it's rated 7/10 for its scenic beauty.

December 5, 2025 at 11:21 AM

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Sandsdalsvatnet

This guide details a short, easy hike to Sandsdalsvatnet on Gimsøya in the Lofoten Islands. The 3km route involves basic scrambling, taking 2.5 hours in total. The lake offers options for wild swimming and camping. Hikers should prepare for slippery surfaces and consider standard…

Sandsdalsvatnet

Wray Gill west of Grasmere offers a solid grade 1+ scramble featuring diverse cascades and steep sections, though some areas are overgrown. Estimated times are 25 mins to start, 40 mins for the scramble, and 30 mins return. Overall score is 7/10.

November 22, 2025 at 10:46 AM

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Wray Gill

Wray Gill west of Grasmere offers a solid grade 1+ scramble featuring diverse cascades and steep sections, though some areas are overgrown. Estimated times are 25 mins to start, 40 mins for the scramble, and 30 mins return. Overall score is 7/10.

Wray Gill

This guide describes a scramble towards Brackenwife Knotts near Grasmere, ideal for grade 1 scramblers, featuring mainly grade 1 sections with a few grade 2 pitches. The route begins at Grasmere and includes a 250-foot ascent, taking 25 minutes to complete. Essential gear includes a drybag.

November 7, 2025 at 9:59 PM

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Brackenwife Gill

This guide describes a scramble towards Brackenwife Knotts near Grasmere, ideal for grade 1 scramblers, featuring mainly grade 1 sections with a few grade 2 pitches. The route begins at Grasmere and includes a 250-foot ascent, taking 25 minutes to complete. Essential gear includes…

Brackenwife Gill

The guide covers hiking Matmora in Lofoten, emphasising its beautiful views and moderate challenges, best approached in good weather. The recommended route takes about 7 hours, including ascent and descent. For ease, an alternate parking option allows a shorter hike. Hazard awareness for changing weather is crucial. Overall, it's highly recommended.

September 11, 2025 at 10:51 PM

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Matmora

The guide covers hiking Matmora in Lofoten, emphasising its beautiful views and moderate challenges, best approached in good weather. The recommended route takes about 7 hours, including ascent and descent. For ease, an alternate parking option allows a shorter hike. Hazard awareness for…

Matmora

Guide to scrambling Shining Clough in the Peak District, featuring satisfying grade 1 to 2 routes. Recommended parking at the Woodhead dam, with a 40-minute scramble. Although enjoyable, the climbs are less accessible than nearby Wildboar Clough, and caution is advised after rain.

August 21, 2025 at 9:25 PM

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Don't look down! 600 feet above Stickle Tarn after scrambling Jack's Rake

August 5, 2025 at 7:50 AM

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Shining Clough

Guide to scrambling Shining Clough in the Peak District, featuring satisfying grade 1 to 2 routes. Recommended parking at the Woodhead dam, with a 40-minute scramble. Although enjoyable, the climbs are less accessible than nearby Wildboar Clough, and caution is advised after rain.

Shining Clough

July 31, 2025 at 6:54 AM

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#Scrambling Far Black Clough in #Longdendale: the least-loved of the three Black Cloughs but I liked it: quiet, with shallow pools and gentle cascades under rugged cliffs

Short video guide at: youtu.be/NZLVVjvyswg

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October 1, 2024 at 7:00 AM

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Head beyond the Instagram-friendly #waterfall in Middle Black Clough for peace, scenery and decent #scrambling

Map, guide and video at: www.youtube.com/watc...

#Longdendale #GhyllScrambling #CloughScrambling

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September 26, 2024 at 7:00 AM

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A #PeakDistrict classic #scramble – #Birchen Clough under #Saddleworth Moor is short, sharp and slippery

Rocks, cascades, pools plus excellent main #waterfall that’s tough-but-just-about-climbable

Video guide: youtu.be/LSWT3DM_9Pg

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September 24, 2024 at 7:00 AM

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#Scrambling Ram’s Clough near #Marsden is a nice mixture of Tolkeinesque wooded brook falls, dry rocky scramble and then a final short set of cascades

Video guide at: www.youtube.com/watc...

#PeakDistrict #CloughScrambling #outdooradventure

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September 19, 2024 at 7:00 AM

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#Waterfall and cascade scrambles and cold pool dips in three cloughs below #Wessenden Moor, south of #Marsden in West Yorkshire

Video guide to #scrambling: youtu.be/477tXifNyT0

#PeakDistrict #WildSwimming #CloughScrambling

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September 17, 2024 at 7:00 AM

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Scrambling #GrindsBrook from #Edale up to #Kinder Plateau

Only one marked #waterfall and plunge pool but several cascades and a half-hour boulder-strewn scramble at the end

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#PeakDistrict #DarkPeak #CloughScrambling

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September 12, 2024 at 7:00 AM

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Three short #ghyll / #gully scrambles running up to #Saddleworth Moor above #Greenfield Reservoir in the #Peak District

Video guide to #scrambling: www.youtube.com/watc...

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September 10, 2024 at 7:00 AM

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Scrambling #Heyden Brook above #Woodhead Reservoir in the North #PeakDistrict

Great swim pool that goes behind the grade 2 #waterfall that’s a nice challenge to climb

Video guide to #scrambling at: youtu.be/bkJpN6RZ_y4

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September 5, 2024 at 7:00 AM

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Scrambling #HolmeClough under #Saddleworth Moor

Just a single grade 1 #waterfall but lots of cascades and small pools that are deep enough for a dip

Video guide to #scrambling at: youtu.be/ywJb5q8E700

#PeakDistrict #DarkPeak #CloughScrambling #WildSwimming

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September 3, 2024 at 7:00 AM

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#CrowdenClough: from the #Edale Valley up to #Kinder Plateau

Basic #waterfalls and small pools in secluded woods and moorland; fun grade 1 #scramble at the top

Video guide at: youtu.be/mjbhurVJu5g

#PeakDistrict #DarkPeak #CloughScrambling

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August 29, 2024 at 7:00 AM

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Enjoyable and absorbing grade 1 #scramble up #Torside Clough in #Longdendale with lots of variety including rocks, pools and waterfalls

Video guide at: youtu.be/48kl9dzUPOU

#PeakDistrict #DarkPeak #GhyllScrambling #CloughScrambling #Scrambling

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August 22, 2024 at 7:00 AM

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A quick, fun grade 1 #scramble with lots of different ways up plus easy escape routes

Video guide to scrambling Fair Brook Gully in the #DarkPeak: youtu.be/Gtkay9lEBlE

#PeakDistrict #FairBrook #CloughScrambling #Scrambling

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August 20, 2024 at 7:00 AM

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#Greenfield Brook under #Saddleworth Moor: lots of small cascades and with a bit of imagination you can feel you’re swimming in a couple of natural #infinitypools

Video guide at: youtu.be/LCmvyv93aQw

#PeakDistrict #DarkPeak #CloughScrambling #WildSwimming

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August 15, 2024 at 7:00 AM

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Very short, very simple beginners’ #scramble in the north-west #PeakDistrict

Video guide to scrambling upper #OgdenClough in #Longdendale: youtu.be/vucbhVZzdBQ

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August 13, 2024 at 7:00 AM

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Looking for an easy #Jordan wadi hike in beautiful scenery (once you get beyond the litter!)?

Video guide to solo/group hiking in #WadiNumeira: www.youtube.com/watc...

#Scrambling #SiqScrambles #GorgeScrambling #OutdoorAdventure #Wadi

A multi-hour hike out-and-back along Wadi Numeira in Jordan. Summary verdict: good for about a 1.5 hour walk in, and then back again; beyond that, nothing m...