GRADE ONE

SCRAMBLER

introduction to scrambling course in snowdonia

If you are a hill walker who wants to get off the beaten track onto exposed mountain ridges like Crib Goch, complex rock faces or tricky rocky lines running up mountains, scrambling provides you with the perfect next step from hillwalking.

THE

DETAILS

COURSE DATES

2025

11 April Tryfan North Ridge

12 April Y Gribin

22 April Moel Siabod - beginner scramble

30 April Crib Goch

3 May Crib Goch

16 May Tryfan North Ridge & Bristly Ridge

17 May Tryfan South Ridge - beginner scramble

31 May Moel Siabod - beginner scramble

14 June Crib Goch

21 June Nantle Ridge

19 July Seniors Gully & Seniors Ridge

26 July Tryfan North Ridge

7 August Crib Goch

Every year these dates don’t work for everyone, but if there are 2 of you we can offer this day with dates convenient to us both, just drop me a line at ppmountaineering@me.com with an idea of when works best for you

COST

£45-£80 per person

Ratio 1:6

HOW TO BOOK

It's simple!

Click on the TO BOOK button and this will take you to Kelly Duffy Adventures where you can reserve your space.

We will contact you shortly before the course with the final details

My better half -Kelly Duffy Adventures- will be hosting this course and you will be booking the event with her.

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SO WHAT'S IT

ALL ABOUT?

Explore steeper and more rocky walking terrain on North Wales' classic routes which Kelly is very familiar with and confident that you will love too! All routes are selected upon the participants own experience and ability and will provide avoidable sections should anyone have difficulty.

What is scrambling? It’s definitely nothing to do with eggs! Scrambling is basically the need to use your hands to climb through steeper sections of the mountain paths and these sections can be short and fun or sometimes longer and slightly more committing. In order to have a fun and successful day out on your chosen scramble, having the ability to move well on the rock and select the correct lines as not to be crag fast is absolutely essential.

The route selections combine some mountain terrain where paths meet short scramble sections, you will have the chance to get more hands on and be eased into the more challenging sections gradually. Grade 1 scrambles vary in difficulty and are tackled without the use of ropes or other safety equipment.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS...

DO I NEED PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE?

No, apart from being a keen mountain walker and having a reasonable level of fitness, which will help you get the most out of the course.

WHO WILL RUN MY COURSE?

All Grade 1 Scrambling days are run by Kelly or myself.

WHAT EQUIPMENT DO I NEED?

You should ensure you are appropriately equipped to spend a long day in the mountains. You will send you a detailed kit list once you confirm your place.

WHERE DO WE MEET?

All our courses are run in Snowdonia from Llanberis or Capel Curig. We will confirm the time and place when you reserve your place.

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

All instruction and specialist equipment like ropes and climbing hardware.

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

Accommodation

Food

Personal Insurance

Personal equipment

BOOKING?

You will need to complete a booking form and full payment will need to be made at the time of booking.

WHERE CAN I STAY?

There is a full range of accommodation options in Snowdonia to suit every budget and taste. The ones suggested in FAQ operate independently from Paul Poole Mountaineering.