“The first recorded rock climbs in Borrowdale were made in the 1890's. The Abraham brothers, who did a great deal of exploring of lesser crags near Keswick, were concerned in many of these”
Morley Dobson
Corvus is an extremely popular route and is described as 'a route for all seasons'. Located on Raven Crag, nestled in the back of The Combe on Glaramara the climb is set in a magnificent venue.
The climb is best approached from Stonethwaite, a small village in the heart of the Borrowdale Valley. The walk in follows Combe Gill up the valley floor before climbing a short distance to gain the start of the climb.
“The mountains will always be there, the trick is to make sure you are too”
Hervey Voge
- 20m. Start up the slabs and move right at the top to a ledge in the gully.
- 16m. Climb the first V-cleft in the left wall of the gully to a ledge.
- 10m. Traverse left along a series of ledges to below a corner.
- 26m. Climb the corner, which deepens into a chimney, and a slabby scoop above to a good stance.
- 35m. Move right for 5 metres to the foot of a rib, which is climbed to gain a steep slabby wall. Belay on the right.
- 10m. Move up right to gain a line of flake handholds (The Hand-Traverse) and follow these left across the wall to a recess.
- 25m. Climb up to a large ledge and continue up a rib to below a scoop.
- 15m. Gain the scoop via a large flake and continue to the top.
Baum and Hewison, 2000
Now on the plateau that leads up to the summit of Glaramara you will be rewarded with fantastic views of some of the finest Lakeland fells such as Great End, Great Gable and The Langdales.
Depending on the time of topping out from the climb you may have the opportunity to walk the short distance to summit Glaramara.
On your descent down Thorneythwaite Fell back to Stonethwaite you will enjoy fantastic views northwards up the Borrowdale Valley, over Derwent Water, and to the huge bulk that is Skiddaw.
Each participant will be required to bring suitable equipment for the walking in and walk out of this climb. Harnesses and helmets can be provided by The Lake District Walker if required.
Each participant will be required to bring suitable equipment for their chosen event, please see Kit List tab above.
Each participant is expected to have suitable personal equipment for their activity this should include the following:
- Walking shoes / Boots
- Waterproof clothing (Jacket and trousers)
- Suitable clothing for walking (no jeans)
- Warm tops
- Packed lunch
- Spare clothing
- Water
- Hat
- Gloves
Please also bring any personal climbing equipment, anything you don't own will be prvided by The Lake District Walker
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