PEAK DISTRICT - BEST SCRAMBLING ?

[rushy1970]

Dear All.


I am after some tips on the best scrambling routes in the PD. I already did Wilderness Gully East at the weekend, and would appreciate some ideas of where I can find more.


I know there is a book out on ebay called "Scrambling in the dark peak" which I will purchase, but I thought local knowledge is always a good way to go as well .


Thanks in advance.

[snaderson]

I have the Ciccerone book, so I've done one of the Wilderness Gully scrambles, which I found a bit green. I combined it with Charnel Clough across the other side of the valley, which I enjoyed more. Crowden Clough on Kinder, of course, is pleasant and easy. I like Red Brook to the east of Kinder Reservoir. One time I emerged on the main path from the clough and surprised some Scouser who said, 'Where the **** did you come from?' When I told him, he said, '**** that!' So far I've stuck to grade 1 (as a solo scrambler) so haven't visited the routes south of Torside (Wildboar Clough etc), which do look interesting. Other Ciccerone routes: Lady Booth Brook - barely a scramble, but enjoyable; Nether Red Brook - terrible faff to get to from Fairbrook Clough (so I was knackered when I arrived).