Plotted with the plotaroute.com route planner. Various approaches possible. Two of the best routes (summer or winter) to the top are either Striding Edge or Swirral Edge. WORDS: John Manning Route map for 'Glenridding Scramble' - a 11.28km walking route near Penrith, UK. ESSENTIAL GUIDEBOOK: Scrambles in the Lake District, Volume 2: Northern Lakes by Brian Evans (£14, Cicerone, ISBN 978 1852844639). The Gables is located near the village of Glenridding towards the southern end of Lake Ullswater in a slightly elevated position with panoramic views over the lake and the nearby fells. From here follow the track onto the open fells and head for red tarn. This is possibly because many of the scrambles have much bigger walk in's which feel quite committing and are not always the easiest to find - that only adds to the adventure though right? Most people park somewhere near Glenridding and walk up the road/track which leads to the YHA and greenside mines. Glenridding, 31 October-2 November 2014. With a population of around 500 the village, on the shores of Ullswater, is on paper at least, an unlikely candidate for one of the Lake District’s top tourist towns. Submitted by Andrew Williamson on Mon, 17/11/2014 - 21:59. ... Everyone enjoyed their scrambles to the summit via Striding and Swirral Edges, with extensions from there taking groups northwards along the rolling Dodds or southwards onto the more rugged Fairfield and St. Sunday Crag. Glenridding Glenridding There is barely a mark on the map to note the location of the small village of Glenridding. Enjoy the awesome adrenaline rush of rocky scrambles on the hill and mountains of the UK. Face masks up (adults & children over 5), temperature checks on arrival, and socks required for all guests. The Lake District isn't regarded as a scrambling Mecca like Snowdonia is - it's better known as a big hiking area. #9: Mount Howard (20.1 km, 1052 m, 7-10h) Learn about scrambling, gear info, guides, maps, books & more at UK Scrambles. Welcome Back To Great Play! Both have a small number of shops selling things from outdoor clothing to gifts and food, and a selection of cafes and pubs. The two main villages on Ullswater lake are Glenridding at the southern end and Pooley Bridge at the north. You will be rewarded with a bird’s eye view of the Canmore area and Bow Valley. Scramble continues to adhere to the latest Covid restrictions in force Dec. 9th. It’s a bit technical, so don’t do this as a beginner. Grade 1, grade 2, grade 3, & grade 3S scrambles in the Peak District, Lake District, Wales, & Scotland. The holiday cottage sleeps 4 people over 2 bedrooms, each one having en suite facilities and includes a modern kitchen with dining area. What are The Best Scrambles in the Lake District? Another of the best scrambling routes near Canmore, is the scramble up Grotto Mountain. Some of the best scrambles … Not for the faint hearted, but plenty of fun! Helvellyn: Great walk and little scramble - See 277 traveler reviews, 489 candid photos, and great deals for Lake District, UK, at Tripadvisor. Swirral could be avoided by detouring over Whiteside and zigzagging steeply down, to accompany Glenridding Beck into the village.