Beyond the Path - An introduction to scrambling - Long Weekend
  • Plas y Brenin
  • 3 Days
  • 4 People to 1 instructor

Beyond the Path - An introduction to scrambling - Long Weekend

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Overview

Scrambling opens up a whole new world of mountain adventures. Somewhere between hillwalking and rock climbing, it takes you away from established paths and onto rocky ridges, gullies and exciting mountain terrain.

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The Objectives

Throughout the course, you'll:

  • Learn effective movement techniques, including balance, foot placement and using handholds on scrambling ground.
  • Understand scrambling grades and recognise the differences between mountain walking and scrambling
  • Develop your ability to interpret route descriptions and select lines through rocky ground.
  • Recognise potential hazards, assess the consequences of a slip, and make informed decisions about whether terrain is appropriate.
  • Consider weather, ground conditions, route choices and your own abilities when planning scrambling adventures.
  • Understand how to choose suitable routes and continue developing your skills beyond the course.

Itinerary

* Please note: Itinerary is subject to weather and availability.

Day 1 – Discovering scrambling
We'll begin by discussing your previous mountain experience and what you'd like to achieve from the weekend. Heading into suitable mountain terrain, we'll introduce the fundamentals of scrambling, exploring how movement on rock differs from ordinary hillwalking.

Day 2 – Exploring classic scrambling terrain
Today we'll build on your developing skills with a journey through one of Eryri's classic Grade 1 scrambling routes. You'll practise identifying the best line, moving efficiently over rocky ground and making decisions about how to approach different sections.

Day 3 – Your next mountain adventure
Our final day brings together the skills you've developed throughout the weekend on another exciting mountain journey. You'll take a more active role in planning the route, identifying suitable scrambling lines and making decisions as the terrain changes.
We'll finish by reviewing your progress and discussing suitable routes and opportunities for further development, including progression towards more technical scrambling.

This is a suggested itinerary. Routes and activities will be adapted to suit the weather, mountain conditions, and the experience of the group. Specific scrambling routes and grades cannot be guaranteed.

Experience Required

This course is suitable for regular hillwalkers who want to progress onto more adventurous mountain terrain.
You should:
  • Have some experience of walking in mountainous environments.
  • Have a reasonable level of fitness for mountain journeys involving ascent, descent and rocky ground.
  • You do not need previous scrambling, climbing or ropework experience.

Available Course Dates

Start the booking process by selecting a course date, then adjust your details to suit your requirements.

Course Start Date
Duration
Cost*
Course Start Date
1st May, 2027
Duration
3 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£280.00
Residential:
£490.00
Course Start Date
2nd July, 2027
Duration
3 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£280.00
Residential:
£490.00
Course Start Date
28th August, 2027
Duration
3 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£280.00
Residential:
£490.00

*If your course is based at Plas Y Brenin, Capel Curig, residential prices include catering from the morning of your course start date and cover the duration of your course, accommodation starts on the night before your course commences to the morning of the last day of your booking.

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