This guide describes 41 scrambles in the Dark Peak and Roaches areas of
the Peak District, most of which can be done all year round. The
selection of routes are graded 1 to 3, offering a range of scrambles to
suit all abilities. Both classic and lesser known routes are featured,
taking in areas such as Kinder Scout, the Wilderness Gullies, Bleaklow,
Chew Valley and Crowden.
Route description, together with information on approach, link routes,
variants and extensions, is accompanied by extracts of 1:25,000 OS
mapping. Also included is practical information regarding safety,
equipment, access and conservation.
The UK's first designated national park, the Peak District has long been
famed for its walking and climbing opportunities. Perhaps lesser known
are the routes that lies somewhere in between - the 'hand's on' ascents
that offer the thrill of an adventurous line without venturing on to the
climber's crags. This guide showcases some of the best routes in the
Dark Peak, perfect for those looking for a change from the well-trodden
paths that lead to the moorland tops.
