Eryri Classic Scrambles - 5 days
  • Plas y Brenin
  • 5 Days
  • 2 People to 1 instructor

Eryri Classic Scrambles - 5 days

  • Climb
  • Intermediate
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Overview

Eryri is renowned for its spectacular mountain scenery and exceptional scrambling, with an extraordinary variety of rocky ridges, gullies and adventurous routes waiting to be explored.
Our five-day Eryri Classic Scrambles course offers the opportunity to immerse yourself in this incredible landscape, discovering some of the region's finest scrambling adventures with experienced Plas y Brenin instructors. Over five days, we'll explore a variety of classic routes, from enjoyable Grade 1 scrambles to more challenging terrain where appropriate for the group's experience and the conditions.

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The Objectives

Each day brings a new mountain adventure, to discover different styles of scrambling, experience spectacular environments and develop your confidence and movement skills on steep, rocky ground.

During the week, you'll:

  • Experience a variety of outstanding scrambling routes
  • Refine your balance, footwork and efficiency on steep and rocky ground.
  • Develop your ability to interpret scrambling routes and identify suitable lines through complex terrain.
  • Understand how weather, ground conditions, route choice and personal ability influence mountain decisions.
  • Develop confidence when negotiating exposed sections and more sustained scrambles.
  • Experience different styles of scrambling and longer mountain journeys.
  • Discover new routes and develop an understanding of suitable next steps in your scrambling progression.

Itinerary

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

Day 1 – Discovering Eryri's classic scrambles
We'll begin by discussing your previous experience and aspirations before heading out on a classic scrambling route to refine movement skills and develop confidence.

Day 2 – Rocky ridges and mountain adventures
We'll focus on moving efficiently, choosing suitable lines and developing confidence when negotiating exposed terrain.

Day 3 – Exploring further
We might explore a longer route or a different mountain area, discussing how route choice, weather and terrain influence the decisions involved in planning and completing scrambling adventures.

Day 4 – A more adventurous challenge
Depending on the group's experience and conditions, today may provide an opportunity to tackle a more sustained or challenging scrambling route. We'll continue developing your skills, with opportunities to take practice decision-making throughout.

Day 5 – A classic mountain finale
Our final day offers the opportunity to finish the week with another memorable scrambling adventure. We'll select a route that brings together the experiences of the week and provides an enjoyable conclusion to your time in Eryri.
We will reflect on your developing skills, identify future challenges and discuss suitable routes for further adventures.


The itinerary is indicative. Routes will be selected to suit the group's experience, fitness, weather and mountain conditions. Specific routes or grades cannot be guaranteed.

Experience Required

Intermediate – Previous scrambling or similar mountain experience required.
You should be an experienced hillwalker and be comfortable moving over steep, rocky and exposed terrain. Experience of Grade 1 scrambling is recommended, and good mountain fitness essential.
You should be prepared for five days of mountain activity, potentially involving long ascents and challenging descents. Advanced climbing or ropework experience is not required.

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
5th April, 2027
Duration
5 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£675.00
Residential:
£1,025.00
Course Start Date
12th July, 2027
Duration
5 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£675.00
Residential:
£1,025.00
Course Start Date
13th September, 2027
Duration
5 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£675.00
Residential:
£1,025.00

*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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