This route forms part of the popular Snowdon Horseshoe and is accessed via the Pig track from the Youth Hostel at Pen y Pas.

The route branches off to the right at the col, where Llyn Llydaw first appears, ...

The main reason for scrambling up Troughton Beck will be to provide convenient access to much better things on Pike o’Stickle (see elsewhere). Nevertheless, on a hot day the beck provides enjoyable if undeman ...

The inspiration for this route is provided by “Scrambles and Easy Climbs in the Lake District” by Jon Sparks and Judith Brown. Both the book and this scramble are highly recommended. Access to the route ...

Evans awards Skew Gill Grade 1, zero stars. I soloed it yesterday. I was alone since the situation regarding scrambling company has gone completely critical and I chose Skew Gill since I wanted an interesting rout ...