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Hi,
My sister is starting climbing, and we want to take her on some easy multi pitch, in preparation for a spring trip to Cornwall.
We don't want a long walk in as I broke a knee last year. We thought of middle fell, but is there anywhere else? We live near Skipton.
Cheers,
Sue

In reply to Mollythedog:

widdop's got a few multi pitch climbs. a rarity on grit. theyre not exactly long, but are good. and include a 'stomach traverse' at one point- what more could you ask for...?

:-D

gregor

In reply to no_more_scotch_eggs:
Thanks. I don't remember that vdiff being that easy though...

In reply to Mollythedog:

glad it wasnt just me! awkward at a couple of points rather than hard i'd say- and can lower second off at the hardest point (I did...)

gregor

In reply to no_more_scotch_eggs:

Lakes:- Middle Fell Buttress, Upper Scout Crag Route 1(slightly awkward first pitch but superb exposed but easy 2nd pitch), Little Chamonix (steep and intimidating but actually easy)

N Wales:- Faith, Hope and Charity, Idwal Slabs Ordinary Route (very easy)*, Milestone Buttress, Flying Buttress - both the last two have awkward chimney/crack finishes

All are within 10 - 15 mins of the road

* The descent from Idwal Slabs has a steep section which is easy but a little intimidating.

In reply to Trangia:

OP lives near skipton- its a bit of a trek to n wales.

lakes suggestions are good- esp little chamonix. what a great final pitch...

In reply to Mollythedog:

Corvus on Raven Crag Borrowdale and Giants Crawl on Dow are the best low grade (sub vdiff) multipitch outings in the Lakes but each has a relatively stiff one hour walk-in. But a lovely walk off in each case!!

In reply to Mollythedog:

It's the obvious choice but there are several at Sheperds Crag upto VD/S, minimal walk in.

Lots of other single pitch stuff too, dotted around, but no one crag has a monopoly of easy lines. Goat crag is an excellent little granite crag in eskdale. Modest walk in, nice easy angle, routes from Diff-hvs, 10 mins from road. Other smaller crags nearby too, hare crag etc.. Only down side is more of a drive to get there.

In reply to BnB:

I think Dow crag in October might be a bit of a stiff introduction !

Langdale is probably a good call - either Middlefell or something on Raven or upper Scout.

In reply to Mollythedog:

At this time of year I would suggest something at Wallabarrow crag possibly. Short walk on and off, low and catches the sun. Or more of a drive, but well worth it, The Moelwyns above Tanygrisau, again short walk in and easy decent, not just sure on the aspect or height.

In reply to no_more_scotch_eggs:

I've done Skipton to Gogarth for the day - but Lakes is better

In reply to Mollythedog:

Thanks to everybody for your advice. I think maybe wallabarrow or scout might be the best bets overall. Easy walking and no fear factor!
Cheers ,
Sue.