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Our Scrambling Experiences

Scrambling, the middle ground between walking and climbing, provides some of the finest Scottish mountain days imaginable.

It’s essentially easy rock climbing, but draws on a broad range of mountaineering skills to safely travel through stunning mountain scenery.

 

Are you considering the classic traverse of Liathach in Torridon or trying some secluded scrambling in Cairngorms National Park?

Are you are ready to experience scrambling the iconic mountaineering lines of Ledge Route, Castle Ridge or Tower Ridge on Ben Nevis? 

 

Or perhaps you have an entirely different, specific route in mind?

Whatever your objective, EverydayClimbing is here to support you. Take look though our popular options below, or contact us to discuss a personalised, tailored experience. 

 

We guide on practically all of the most iconic Scottish scrambling and mountaineering routes, but wild and remote scrambling journeys are what really excite us. Below you can find details of some truly special, short expeditions into the Scottish wilderness.

Climbing routes in remote Corries and on distant cliff faces, these trips provide the ultimate immersive experiences, each one steeped in mountaineering history.

 

For more information on how we grade our scrambling experiences, please see our Grades Explained Page.

 

Fort William Scrambling Experiences

Fort William
Tower Ridge Ben Nevis

TOWER RIDGE

Ben Nevis

1 Day | Max Ratio 1:2 | From £105pp

The ultimate Scottish mountaineering journey. The immediately obvious, central line through the most famous cliff in Scotland, Alpine in length and character. It ranks amongst the grandest routes in the UK.

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600m Hard

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14km Demanding

CMD Carn Mor Dearg Arete

THE CMD ARETE

Ben Nevis

1 Day | Max Ratio 1:4 | From £55pp

A trip across the highest spine in the UK. This graceful, swooping rooftop ridge over Ben Nevis is rightly popular as one of the top easy scrambles in the UK.

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1000m Easy

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18km Formidable

North Buttress of Stob Ban in The Mamores

EAST RIDGE, NORTH BUTTRESS

Stob Ban

1 Day | Max Ratio 1:2 | From £105pp

The East Ridge on the North Buttress of Stob Ban is a deliciously long and varied route. Away from the crowds and with magnificent, photogenic views of Ben Nevis.

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300m Difficult

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10km Challenging

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AN CUL CHOIRE HEADWALL

Aonach Beag

1 Day | Max Ratio 1:2 | From £105pp

The Nevis gondola eases access to this route, a logical line up a big face in a wild situation. With snow sometimes present in June, this day often feels very Alpine in character.

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400m Difficult

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8km Challenging

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LEDGE ROUTE

Ben Nevis

1 Day | Max Ratio 1:2 | From £105pp

Ledge route is generally regarded as the best easy scrambling route on Ben Nevis. Although many sections are easy, the route is long and the situations are continually impressive.

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450m Moderate

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12km Challenging

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AONACH EAGACH RIDGE

Glen Coe

1 Day | Max Ratio 1:2 | From £105pp

Needing little introduction, the Aonach Eagach Ridge is Glen Coe's legendary skyline ridge.

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600m Moderate

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10km Challenging

North Ridge of Sgurr Ghiubhsachain

THE NORTH RIDGE

Sgurr Ghuibhsachain

1 Day | Max Ratio 1:2 | From £105pp

Easily recognisable as the backdrop in the classic view of Glenfinnan monument. Slabs and outcrops link together to form an exceptional and long scramble on this pointed peak.

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600m Hard

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15km Demanding

Castle Ridge on Ben Nevis

CASTLE RIDGE

Ben Nevis

1 Day | Max Ratio 1:2 | From £105pp

The perfect introduction to the classic ridges of Ben Nevis's dramatic North face. This route is shorter and more accessible than the other ridges, but still packs a punch with some tough scrambling moves and exciting rock architecture.

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275m Hard

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11km Challenging

The ring of Steall

THE RING OF STEALL

The Mamores

1 Day | Max Ratio 1:4 | From £55pp

The Ring of Steall is a superb day in the mountains. Four Munros are linked by glacier sculpted, fine sharp ridges and some easy scrambling.

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800m Easy

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15km Formidable

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GOLDEN OLDIE

Aonach Mor

1 Day | Max Ratio 1:2 | From £105pp

An easy approach, exciting moves on a knife edge ridge and views across the CMD arete to the North Face of Ben Nevis make this a memorable and photogenic excursion. 

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350m Moderate

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7.5km Energetic

 

Dalwhinnie Scrambling Experiences

Dalwhinnie
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LANCET EDGE, NORTH BUTTRESS & THE LONG LEACHAS

Ben Alder

2 Days | Max Ratio 1:2 | From £200pp

A two day mountaineering expedition into wilderness. With several exceptional approach options and three classic scrambles on two separate Munros over two days.

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350m | 200m | 200m Hard

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56km Demanding

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THE EAST RIDGE

Beinn a' Chaorainn

1 Day | Max Ratio 1:2 | From £105pp

This ridge scramble gives us a rare mountaineering route to a Munro in the Creag Meagaidh Massif, via outcrops and aretes leading to the highest of three summits.

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250m Moderate

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14km Demanding

 

Aviemore Scrambling Experiences

Aviemore
The fiacaill ridge in corrie an t'sneachda

THE FIACAILL RIDGE

Stob Coire an t-Sheachda

1/2 Day | Max Ratio 1:4 | From £65pp

A popular and well positioned ridge.

A great introductory route with lots of choice. An easy approach path makes this a great half-day choice.

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150m Easy or Moderate

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8.5km Challenging

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AFTERTHOUGHT ARETE

Loch Avon

1/2 Day | Max Ratio 1:2 | From £65pp

One of the best mountaineering routes in the Cairngorms, airy and spectacular and on excellent rock.

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150m Hard

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9km Challenging

The Black pinnacle on Braeriach

THE BLACK PINNACLE

Braeriach

2 Days | Max Ratio 1:2 | From £165pp

A mountaineering journey into the heart of Scotlands wilderness. Trek long miles through the UK's most spectacular glacial valley to wild camp at the foot of Scotlands third highest mountain. Waking the next morning to climb an intricate route hidden in the intimidating buttress above.

 

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180m Hard

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25km Formidable

Fingers ridge scramble coire an t-sheachda

FINGERS RIDGE

Coire an t-Sheachda

1/2 Day | Max Ratio 1:2 | From £65pp

A longer and tougher option than Pygmy Ridge, but still with very easy access. This fine line starts on slabs and finishes on photogenic pinnacles.

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150m Hard

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8km Energetic

Climbing Drystane Ridge on Lurchers Crag in the Lairig Ghru

THE DRYSTANE AND PTARMIGAN RIDGES

Lurchers Crag

1 Day | Max Ratio 1:2 | From £105pp

The best of many routes on the imposing pinnacled ridges of Lurchers crag, nestled within the most famous mountain pass in the country.

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140m | 150m Hard

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9km Challenging

The Angels Ridge on Cairn Toul

THE ANGELS RIDGE

Cairn Toul

2 Days | Max Ratio 1:4 | From £165pp

Trek through Scotlands most dramatic hill pass and wild camp by a loch at the foot of Scotlands fourth highest mountain. The ridge above waiting for us to wake the next morning and begin our climb.

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300m Moderate

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28km Formidable

Pygmy ridge in choire an t-sheachda

PYGMY RIDGE

Coire an t-Sheachda

1/2 Day | Max Ratio 1:2 | From £65pp

A steep tower in a fine position. An easy approach path makes this a great half-day choice. Combine it with any other route in the Northern Corries or Loch Avon to make a fantastic full day mountain experience. 

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80m Hard

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8km Energetic

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SERRATED RIB & FINAL SELECTION

Loch Avon

1 Day | Max Ratio 1:2 | From £105pp

A pair of excellent mountaineering routes in the Cairngorms, accessed by abseil and combined to allow a steady increase in difficulty providing a logical and spectacular day out.

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120m | 60m Difficult

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9km Challenging

Lairig Ridge in the Lairig Ghru

LAIRIG RIDGE

Lairig Ghru

1 Day | Max Ratio 1:2 | From £105pp

An excellent, long pinnacled arete on the west face of the Lairig Ghru, the most famous mountain pass in the country.

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200m Hard

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14km Demanding

 

Braemar Scrambling Experiences

Braemar
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THE CENTRAL & BLACK SPOUT BUTTRESSES

Lochnager

1 Day | Max Ratio 1:2 | From £105pp

Two massive and absorbing lines on a magnificant North-East face in the heartland of Aberdonian mountaineering.

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250m | 250m Hard

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18km Demanding

Quartzvein edge and Pikestaff by hutchinson hut in Choire Etachchan

QUARTZVEIN EDGE & PIKESTAFF

Coire Etchachan

2 Day | Max Ratio 1:2 | From £200pp

Dramatic views dominate the approach to this lonely corner of the high Cairngorms corries. Surrounded by 1000m high mountains, we forge two bold lines on a steep and serious cliff.

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120m | 120m Hard

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28km Formidable

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CRYSTAL RIDGE & FLAKE BUTTRESS

Ben Macdui

2 Days | Max Ratio 1:2 | From £200pp

A committing mountaineering journey into the corries of Scotlands second highest mountain. Long miles from any road, experience an adventure deep in the heart of Scotlands mountain wilderness.

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120m | 110m Hard

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28km Formidable

 

Torridon Scrambling Experiences

Torridon
Liathach near Torridon

AM FASARINEN TRAVERSE

Liathach

1 Day | Max Ratio 1:2 | From £105pp

A classic pinnacled ridge with optional exposed towers, linking two Munros atop the famous summit of Liathachs sandstone tiers.

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500m Moderate

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12km Demanding

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EAST BUTTRESS OF MHIC FHEARCHAIR

Beinn Eighe

1 Day | Max Ratio 1:2 | From £105pp

A superlative line in a remote corrie, Steep, exposed, intimidating and serious, but covered in good holds. Considered by many to be the best route of its grade in Scotland.

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200m Hard

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15km Demanding

Liathach Northern Pinnacles

THE NORTHERN PINNACLES

Liathach

1 Day | Max Ratio 1:2 | From £105pp

A challenging Torridonian adventure on an isolated section of one of Scotlands most spectacular mountains. Up there with the best.

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150m Hard

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12km Demanding

South Ridge of Mullach an Rathain

SOUTH RIDGE OF MULLACH AN RATHAIN

Liathach

1 Day | Max Ratio 1:2 | From £105pp

An easily accessible ridge scramble to the summit of one of Scotlands most loved mountains.

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200m Moderate

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6km Challenging

The horns of Beinn Alligin

THE HORNS OF ALLIGIN

Beinn Alligin

1 Day | Max Ratio 1:4 | From £55pp

A great complete mountain day, ticking of two Munros via a jagged ridge with some easy scrambling en route adding interest.

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300m Easy

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10km Challenging

Long Stroll slab and overlooking rib on Ruadh stac Beag

LONG STROLL SLAB & OVERLOOKING RIB

Ruadh-stac Beag

1 Day | Max Ratio 1:2 | From £105pp

Two isolated, perfect grey quartzite routes on the quiet Ruadh-stac Beag, a Northern outlier of the Beinn Eighe massif.

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100m | 100m Difficult

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14km Demanding

 

Ullapool Scrambling Experiences

Ullapool
An Teallach Corrag bhuidhe traverse

THE CORRAG BHUIDIE TRAVERSE

An Teallach

1 Day | Max Ratio 1:2 | From £105pp

Simply one of the best ridges in the country. The views are spectacular, the scrambling, exposed and the rock perfect. An absolute 'must do' trip.

 

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600m Difficult

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16km Formidable

An Sgurr ridge and corriemulzie rib on seana bhraigh

AN SGURR RIDGE & CORRIEMULZIE RIB

Seana Bhraigh

2 Days | Max Ratio 1:2 | From £200pp

An approach by bike brings these rugged and remote ridges in range. Enjoy a night wild camping far from civilisation and the satisfaction of summiting a peak only accessible by scrambling.

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350m Moderate

250m Hard

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35km Demanding

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