Walking and rock climbing adventures in the Lake District
Welcome to Lakes Climber – the place for walking and rock climbing adventures in the Lake District!
We are currently taking bookings for walking, climbing, and mountaineering in the Lake District or beyond. We deliver a range of guided days out on the hill or crag, and we also enjoy providing instruction or coaching to support you as you head out on your own adventures. To find out more about what we offer, follow the links to our climbing and walking pages in the menu above.
Our availability is listed on our Calendar. If you have any queries, do check out the Frequently Asked Questions page, and for further information, or to make a booking, get in touch via the Contact page.
Hill walking and navigation
Join one of our skills days to gain confidence in the hills or learn about navigation – prices from £60 per person. Or book a private day of guided hill walking or navigation that is tailored to your needs!
Join one of our intro to rock or technical rock skills days – prices from £70 per person. Or book a private day of guided climbing or bespoke skills to suit your needs!
A few good days… – a New Year’s resolution was to make sure Duncan and I grab a few good days for ourselves on the hill. We had half a day on Friday so nipped up this lovely scramble which was new to both of us.It also served as a good refresher of our scrambling ropework, which involves far more decision-making than rock climbing. Just over 3 hours car-to-car – an hour’s approach, 90 mins on the route (4 pitches, one descent and around half a km of less technical terrain) and a 40 min scurry down from the summit to just make it back before we needed to get torches out ✨First day out for my new La Sportiva approach shoes and they were awesome 🙌 #mountaineering#dayoffwork#scrambling#lakedistrict#amiprofessionals… See MoreSee Less
Lakes Climber is at Borrowdale Valley, Cumbria, England.
1 month ago
6/6 Corvus – if you approach a huddle of Lakes-based mountaineering instructors peering at a dubious forecast, you are very likely to hear them gleefully muttering, “It’s a Corvus day!”.This is traditional climbing at its best. North-facing, often wet, guarded by a soggy, steep approach, you can be forgiven for thinking I am joking when I say I love this route. Fear not, this climb will not disappoint!The route has everything: slabs, walls, chimneys… some entertaining squirming, and some lovely delicate climbing. I prefer it if the first pitch is vaguely dry, but all can be climbed in the wet, including the wonderfully juggy traverse on pitch four – which is good as the rain has usually set in by this point.Spacious belays make it a great choice for a party of three, with the friendly ledges offering a good spot for lunch, or a few star jumps if you are chilly. I highly recommend the mountaineering approach of climbing with packs and walking off the top. Whatever the weather, this is a magnificent day out!So… those were my top six routes climbed with clients this year. Maybe I will see you on one of them in 2026?!#rockclimbing#mountaineering#lakedistrict #girlswhoclimb #amiprofessionals… See MoreSee Less
Lakes Climber is at Borrowdale Valley, Cumbria, England.
1 month ago
5/6 Gillercombe Buttress – a brilliant route that alternates between fun 3D climbing and easier scrambling sections – great for a mixed ability team!One to be savoured on a summer’s day. You’re likely to meet other parties, but there are plenty of spots to belay and natter to the team ahead of / behind you.The crux pitch is near the top and it’s mega-long! Once you’ve unlocked the tricky start it is pure freedom to quest upwards on rough, juggy rock. You’ll need to shout loud to let your second know they can climb, then you can sit back and enjoy the view… and their massive grin as they bridge up the groove to join you.For the full mountaineering experience, go light, climb with packs, and from the top you can stroll down the ridge to Honister, planning your next day out…#rockclimbing#tradclimbing#mountaineering#lakedistrict #girlswhoclimb … See MoreSee Less
4/6 Pinnacle Ridge, St Sunday Crag – this is one that can be climbed in all weather! A fantastic mountaineering route that sneaks in a few harder sections – is it a scramble or is it a rock climb?! Whatever your opinion, it is a hidden classic.Until recently, I had a low success rate of picking the right sheep trod to get me to the base of the route… I now know which boulder to head for 😀. Route-finding is a big part of getting to, and up, a route like this. Great for practising a spot of alpine ropework as you switch between scrambling and climbing, there’s even a spot of exposed down-climbing!Lovely rock, just the right amount of exposure, and fantastic views – especially as you emerge onto the summit plateau of St Sunday Crag to the surprise of a few passing walkers!Thank you to @lake_district_mountaineering for a few of the photos (and the work 🙂)#rockclimbing#mountaineering#lakedistrict#allweather#amiprofessionals… See MoreSee Less
