In reply to Wesley Orvis:
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> Long Crag is great, it's just out of the village of Coniston on what would be the lower slopes of Wetherlam, it's the first crag on the right just as you head up the coppermines valley, done it 3 times and never seen anybody else on it once, not as commiting as Jacks Rake or Sharp Edge and much more escapeable if they don't like it, especially for a first timer
Agreed, but make sure you get the correct route. There are three scrambles on Long Crag, two of which are grade 2's with some exposure. The one you want is the Long Crag Buttress, nice easy but still good grade 1 scrambling with a non serious feel.