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Knowledge Hub

Welcome to the Knowledge Hub - a growing library of skills, guidance and preparation notes from the Lake District Mountaineering team. Whether you're heading out for the first time or fine-tuning for something bigger, it's here to help you prepare well, make good decisions, and get more from every day in the hills.

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  • Mountaineering Feature - PINNACLE RIDGE

    Pathway: Mountain, , 2 min read

    Level: Progression

    An ascent of Pinnacle Ridge and its airy alpine ridge

    Resource type: Inspiration

    A climber in a yellow jacket stands on a rocky edge of Pinnacle Ridge

  • Mountaineering Feature - BUTTERMERE

    Pathway: Rock, , 2 min read

    Level: Progression

    Mountaineering in Buttermere - enjoying three star routes at an amenable grade in a beautiful landscape.

    Resource type: Inspiration

    A climber in a blue top steps up a rocky arete on Grey Crags in Buttermere

  • Route Feature - NEEDLE RIDGE

    Pathway: Rock, , 2 min read

    Level: Progression

    An account of an ascent of Needle Ridge

    Resource type: Inspiration

    A climber on the gendarmes of Needle Ridge, high above Wasdale

  • OUR STORY

    , 2 min read

    Level: All levels

    Read our story

    Resource type: Inspiration

    A walker with a rucksack looks across a valley to a long line of fells

  • WELCOME

    , 1 min read

    Level: All levels

    Welcome to our blog

    Resource type: Inspiration

    Climbers on Kettle Crag in Langdale, looking across the green valley to the fells

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