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Introduction

Our staff have picked their five best scrambles in the UK. These epic scrambling routes are their personal favourites, each one conquered and loved.

These scrambles range from grade 1 to 3. The grades correspond to their difficulty level, determined by the route's gradient and terrain. The higher the number, the harder the route.

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Eryri National Park (Snowdonia)

1. The North Ridge of Tryfan

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Difficulty: Grade 1 (Easy/Intermediate)

Exposure: Low

Torridon, Scotland

2. Liathach Traverse

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Ry Phillips, Aviemore

Difficulty: Grade 2 (Intermediate/Advanced due to length)

Exposure: High

Ben Nevis, Scotland

3. Tower Ridge

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Eleanor Harper How, Fort William

Difficulty: Grade 3 (Advanced – more of a climb)

Exposure: High

Ogwen Valley, Eryri National Park (Snowdonia)

4. Y Garn via Sheep Path

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Louis Hunt, Fort William

Difficulty: Grade 1 (Easy)

Exposure: Medium

Ben Nevis, Scotland

5. Càrn Mòr Dearg Arête

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Clarice Shuhang Cao: Covent Garden

Difficulty: Grade 1 (Easy to intermediate according to the season)

Exposure: Medium

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