After a brief rest we roped up again and I set off up this 'Moderate' climb / scramble. He writes "Pavey Ark is Langdale's biggest cliff. 6 photos of this climb: average rating 2.5 votes 29 Click on the small images to view the full size versions. Sort By: Viewing: 1-3 of 3. mountainmanjohn - Jul 18, 2020 8:11 pm Such a great route . You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. On the lower rocks of Jacks Rake. I then went on to Harrison Stickle, an easy climb from the path leading away from Pavey Ark. A massive day out in a belter of a spot; Grey Crags, Buttermere. Would-be scramblers are provided with many choices – together endorsing ‘Scrambles in the Lake District South’ as a 5-star publication. Man Hours . Find climbing areas and routes in Pavey Ark (OS) and discover photos, user reviews, and detailed route info like climbing type and grade After a brief rest we roped up again and I set off up this 'Moderate' climb … There was probably an easier way to reach it than the route I took A twisty-turny zig-zagging route on an undulating path, regularly swerving to avoid large boulders or sections of marsh, mud and puddle. You can also set this in your User Options. Start at a weakness at the right end of the slabs; a black groove just right of some bulging overhangs. A massive day out in a belter of a spot; Grey Crags, Buttermere. Read more about Incident Report #18 2019; Incident Report #37 2002. We have been mountaineering this week; the unpredictable weather has cancelled some of our ghyll sessions and made us think a little harder about where and what to climb. OS Grid Reference. Brett climbing Pavey Ark. We Split up at the Tarn and the Girls Head up Pavy Ark via the Path to the West. Climbing photos at Pavey Ark uploaded by users of mountain-forecast.com Scrambling. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. Help-Crag Map. Be the first to submit your climbing note! 11 users have logged this. Lovely climbing & rock, if wet on first pitch even after dry-ish spell. On Pavey Ark you can clearly make out a diagonal line running upwards from right to left. Incident Type. Start at the base of a low-angled broken rib, just right of a gully. 30th June 2018 : ASCENT: 2,807 Feet - 856 Metres: MILES: 5.5: WAINWRIGHTS: 4, Pavey Ark - Harrison Stickle - Pike O'Stickel - Loft Crag: ROUTE: Rossett Bridge - Stickle Barn - Stickle Ghyll - Stickle Tarn - Jack's Rake - Pavey Ark - Harrison Combe - Pike O'Stickle - Loft Crag - Pike Howe - New Dungeon Ghyll - Rossett Bridge Checking out the view to Windermere from Pavey Ark. Consider things such as access and accommodation at the base of Pavey Ark, as well as the logistics of climbing to the summit. Once clear of the top of the crag we un-roped and moved quickly to Pavey Ark, where the next chapter of scrambling would begin. Pavey Ark Mountain Photos. Thursday, 15 August, 2002 - 16:38. Radioactiveman 26 Jul 2011. Long, easy-ish climbs for a wet day, off-day, or big-boot day in the Lake District National Park. Esk Gorge, Crescent Climb (Pavey Ark), Long Crag Buttress, Pike of Stickle, Raven Crag (Yewdale), Easy Terrace (Dow Crag) Pro Opinion. Start at the base of a low-angled broken rib, just right of a gully. Man Hours. Rounding a rocky outcrop bear left and continue climbing on the obvious path. There were already climbers on a neighbouring route (Crescent Slabs) ,but this was unlikely to effect us. A man prospecting for climbing routes in a disused quarry in Langdale found a box of personal possessions down a hole and reported it to the police. Full route guide with map, images, and description. Pavey Ark . This topic has been archived, and won't accept reply postings. Hide Search . This can include 'βeta' which is crucial information about the route which may be how to do a move, or tips about hidden holds or gear. Once clear of the top of the crag we un-roped and moved quickly to Pavey Ark, where the next chapter of scrambling would begin. Thanks for a great few days Graham. Not as extreme as going up Jakes Rake, this route takes you up to Stickle Tarn, then to the righthand side of Pavey Ark, scrambling up a rocky stream onto the top, then navigating around to Harrison Stickle, crossing Dungeon Ghyll, and taking the fairly direct route back down to the Old Dungeon Ghyll hotel. Climbing Over a Boulder . It didn't disappoint. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Move left and climb the excellent slab to meet up with Crescent Climb at its traverse. Please click on the climb from the dropdown list. Haskett-Smith, quoted in the FRCC guide to Langdale said, " Feedback Always Hide βeta. The range and variety of climbing available is outstanding, from low-level single-pitch outcrop cragging to long multi-pitch mountain routes. Pavey Ark. When dry this route gives fine and varied climbing that leads up the lower slabs to meet up with Crescent Climb. Read more. The Lake District's rich mix of rocks, gills and crags offers the scrambler a complex variety of routes, often well removed from the beaten track. Author - Brian Evans; Published - 14 Mar 2016; ISBN9781852848316; Second Edition ; Size17.2 x 11.5 x 1.8cm ; Weight - 330g ; Pages - 272 ; Need some help? Myself & Adrian walked up by Stickle Ghyll as it thundered down the hillside, misty at first, soon the cloud began to break giving some outstanding views of Lingmoor and over to the Coniston fells. Memories of the last time I had climbed this came flooding back. If you see something incorrectly marked as βeta, you can hide it by clicking on the word 'βeta:' on the left. Incident Type. The summit of Pavey Ark is just visible at the head of the gill: Looking back to Great Langdale: The footpath crosses to the east side of the gill. ROUTE PROFILE FOR: PAVEY ARK / HIGH RAISE. We made swift progress, but did occasionally stop to admire the views. Photo gallery: crescent slabs at Pavey Ark. Big drops, numb fingers and a long walk-in defiantly made this a grand day out! It is the initial nerves that need to be conquered as it was for me on my first climb of the rake. Crossing the Bridge over Stickle Ghyll at Ellergreen Hydro. 0 comment. If you don't want to see βeta then select 'Always Hide βeta' and the comments will be hidden for you. Cross the beck on a path climbing to the bottom of Pavey Ark's east ridge. Start at the far right-hand end of some low overhangs. 14 team members for 7.5 hours. Click to read about Pavey Ark crag (Cumbria). Crescent Climb. All rights reserved. Sep 16, 2018 - Learn how to scramble Crescent Climb, a grade 4 / MOD scramble found on the cliffs of Pavey Ark, in the Langdale Valley in the Lake District. The alpine-esque start of Crescent Climb on Pavey Ark, Langdale: The gopping first pitch of Gwynne's Chimney: Day 2 - The big one! Pavey Ark. Pitch 3 of Crescent Climb. 1) 4a, 30m. Crescent Climb on Pavey Ark; Corvus on Raven Crag; Scrambling Grades Explained. www.mountain-journeys.co.uk. Lake District Climbs provides comprehensive coverage of the very best traditional climbing in the mountains and valleys of English Lake District. From Stickle Tarn outlet, skirt the right hand side of the tarn on the main path but leave it after crossing the second beck to continue around the shore on a fainter path. You climb the initial broken arete just right of Crescent Gully, which then leads to an exposed traverse above Crescent Slabs & then up to Jack's Rake & the base of Gwynne's Chimney, which was great fun. . Jack's Rake, Pavey Ark Climber's Log. South Face - Lower. Graham on the traverse of Crescent climb, Pavey Ark. Mornington Crescent; If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. Grade 1: This grade is for an easy scramble with little or no hazards and easy route finding. With rain on the Friday and drizzle on the Saturday, it was on the cards that this meet wouldn’t be attracting a big attendance, but with two CMC members and two guests it did go ahead. Start at the far right-hand end of some low overhangs. includes discounted products from Rockfax. . Finishing the scramble was a superb moment and yet I somehow wished it could have gone on. Pavey Ark. 14 team members for 7.5 hours. MikeLJ - Jul 19, 2017 11:56 am Date Climbed: Dec 31, 2001 Semi - Winter ascent . Pavey Ark below Jack’s Rake Crescent Slabs 90m S *** GS Bower, AW Wakefield-19 June 1920 This very good climb follows a line up the clean open slabs on the right of the moss. Indeed Jack’s Rake itself is an escape or descent route for the more serious Pavey Ark rock-climbs above and below. HTML Guide Warning - Guide view may take some time to load for areas with large numbers of routes Instant PDF Generic pre-created PDF - for Pavey Ark The file is 1.1 MB, created 4 months ago. All rights reserved. Rock climbing. South Face - Lower. OS Grid Reference. A large amount of loose rock on the first pitch - especially on the left hand side of the rib, Classic Rock Climbs of Great Britain by Bill Birkett, Lakeland's Best Multi-pitch Routes up to HVS, Mountaineering Routes in the Lake District. Finishing the scramble was a superb moment and yet I somehow wished it could have gone on. The scramble peters out close to the walkers path between Pavey Ark Summit and Harrison Stickle. Topography. For adventurous souls who have a head for heights, an alternative route to the top is via Jack’s Rake, which is a scramble rather than a walk . markhallam. Please help UKClimbing continue to provide varied and free content by becoming a UKC Supporter, or UKC Supporter Plus which To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. On the lower rocks of Jacks Rake. Follow me on this climb and you should gain a good idea of what to expect when you do the climb yourself. Owing to the popularity of Jacks Rake it is very advisable for climbers on routes below the rake to wear a helmet. We then tracked round to the bottom of Pavey Ark and found the start of Crescent Climb. His shouts for help were heard by two climbers, who went to is assistance. The view part way up Jack's Rake. Climb the rib, passing vegetated ledges and some suspect rock, to a ledge and belay at the left-hand side of the crescent-shaped feature.2) 15m. He sustained a head injury along with numerous cuts and bruises. Pavey Ark is a fell in the English county of Cumbria. “Anybody who faces this particular scramble knows what they’re going in to, they don’t need a sign saying: 'This is potentially dangerous’. Name = Pavey Ark Photo = P1230070.jpg Caption = Pavey Ark, seen from the shores of Stickle Tarn Elevation = 700 m (2,297 ft) Location = Cumbria, ENG Range = Lake District, Central Fells Prominence = "c."15 m Parent peak = High Raise from the summit wall. The path is steep and rough, but there are no difficulties. Incident Type. Technical Information. Hide Search . Thursday, 15 August, 2002 - 16:38. Start at the base of a low-angled broken rib, just right of a gully.1) 50m. Downloads. Climb If you see something incorrectly marked as βeta, you can hide it by clicking on the word 'βeta:' on the left. Photo: Mike Walker (272). The alpine-esque start of Crescent Climb on Pavey Ark, Langdale: The gopping first pitch of Gwynne's Chimney: Day 2 - The big one! You can also copy any of your previous personal ascent comments to Public Feedback if they contain useful general information. Ascending the easy slabs of Chockstone Buttress: Emma willing the sunshine to move a bit closer!! Come on . Read more about Incident Report #48 2019; Incident Report #47 2019. Very green. Despite the steepness, the gully provides a straightforward way to the top of Pavey Ark. Up and Over a Stile . Pavey Ark. The pinnacle of Pinnacle ridge. Stickle Tarn and Pavey Ark. Distance: 0 : Total Ascent/Descent : 0 / 0: Lowest Point: 0 : Highest Point: 0: Uphill: 0 (0%) Downhill: 0 (0%) Flat: 0 (0%) Height Gain : 0: Steepest Uphill: 0 : Steepest Downhill: 0: Longest Uphill: 0 : Longest Downhill: 0: ADD LABEL No At Symbol Text ; No … We headed up the easier Crescent Climb today, which is a great mountaineering style route. Last updated January 20 2021. Pavey Ark. Cross a short plateau and continue climbing the gully ahead. Pavey Ark. 26th June 2017 by John Brayshaw 1 Comment. Logged Ascents. You can also set this in your User Options. NY2846907861. © UKClimbing Limited. NY2846907861. Overview; Photos 5; Alph; Venus ; Rockfax Description When dry this route gives fine and varied climbing that leads up the lower slabs to meet up with Crescent Climb. Nigel on 'Crescent Climb' on Pavey Ark, Langdale. Never difficult, the arete is not too well protected and care must be taken with some of the rock in places. 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