Guided Pillar Rock Day

  • mountaineering

  • 8 hrs

  • Up to 4 people
  • pin

    Cumbria, GB

  • ticket-price
    From
    £185.00
    / adult
  • user-group

    Group discount available

  • Description

    The Inaccessible Pinnacle of the Lake District.

    The only Lake District summit that requires rock climbing skills.

    This is proper mountaineering.

    Pillar Rock itself sits on the flanks of Pillar, an imposing and serious place looming high above the Ennerdale valley - one of the most remote areas of the Lake District. ​This summit alludes many hill walkers and is the crown jewel for those completing the Nuttall's and Birkett's.

    Pillar Rock and High Man itself stand proud and imposing on the mountainside.


    On the day we will:

    Meet at Wasdale Head, the heart of the big mountains. 

    We will walk up the Black Sail Pass and over to Looking Stead. From here we will join the High Level Route to Pillar.

    The walk in to Pillar Rock is around 2hr 30 mins

    On arrival at Robinson's Cairn, we will gain the Shamrock Traverse and scramble up behind Pisgah to the start of our route of choice - Slab and Notch.

    This climb is graded Moderate and is exposed.

    We will split the climb into sections known as pitches. This makes the route manageable as we climb upwards onto the summit of High Man.

    For descent, it is required to abseil off into Jordan Gap.

    We will manage the ropes and control your descent as we lower you down and into the gully below.


    After we have climbed on Pillar Rock, we will make our way up and onto the summit of Pillar mountain - an impressive Wainwright fell with far reaching views across the north and west side of the National Park.

    We will then begin our descent. 

    This route is about 14km and the day can last up to 9 hours so expect a big day in the hills. In misty or rainy conditions we advise caution. The terrain is complex and the rock climbing difficulty increases dramatically in the wet.

    Get in touch to plan your adventure onto Pillar Rock.


    We also offer guided climbing days on this crag at the prices advertised on this page.

    If you would like to climb New West Climb - please enquire

    This climb is graded Very Difficult and was first climbed in 1901!

    The price of this day is inclusive of:

    1. A qualified Mountaineering Instructor affiliated with AMI
    2. Local & intimate knowledge of the venues
    3. Technical equipment 
    4. Professional coaching & instruction
    5. A private day for you and your party


    Requirements

    No experience necessary but a good level fitness is needed for this day. Expect to be in the mountains for up to 9 hours, covering technical terrain and carrying a rucksack.

    What to bring

    Waterproof Jacket

    Waterproof Trousers

    Fleece Layer

    Spare Warm Top

    Hat & Gloves

    Boots/Approach Shoes 


    Your boots need to be sturdy and supportive - we recommend a mid boot or approach shoe for scrambling as some climbing will be involved

    Take a look at:

    Scarpa Mescalito

    La Sportiva TX4


    30-40L Rucksack

    Lunch & Snacks

    1 litre water

    Personal Medication

    Camera


    Equipment provided:

    Helmet

    Harness

    Technical equipment

    Ropes



    Itinerary

    We will send a full itinerary on booking - please look out for our email.


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