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What's Run-Scrambling? (and how to do it!)

4,294 views · Published 5 June 2018 · 10:23 · Indexed 26 September 2026

Channel: Wild Ginger Trail & Ultra Running · 2018 · Film & Animation

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Run-scrambling combines two of my fave activities - running and scrambling, obviously. Scrunbling anyone? Here's how & where to do it!

Let's assume everyone knows what running is, but scrambling is usually within the realms of the hill-walker. It involves low grade rock climbing without ropes on your way up the mountainside, which opens up a whole new world of truly adventurous routes. 

Here on Jack's Rake on Pavey Ark in the Langdales (Lake District, UK), there are easy but pulse-raising moves on steep, rocky sections as you climb and run your way to a pretty awesome view at the top. 

All you need is basic outdoor skills (kit, weather and navigation) and scrambling or rock-climbing experience. 

Or just book with an experienced instructor like Charlie Sproson here from Mountain Run, and enjoy the ride! Book a guide from Mountain Run here: www.mountainrun.co.uk

Top 5 items of run-scrambling kit (plus affiliate links to purchase, this gives me a small percentage of the sale at no cost to you if you do decide to buy anything):

1 Helmet 
Petzl Meteor 4
Not necessarily essential for scrambling on your own unless there is a significant risk of rock fall, but you may well be given one by a guide as a safety precaution.
https://amzn.to/2rwokgA

2 Grippy trail shoes 
Inov8 X-Claw 275 or Mudclaw 300
Trail/fell shoes with an 8mm drop, a secure fit (wide toe-box) and aggressive 8mm lugs that dig into muddy ground and hook on to rocks. 

Amazon affiliate links:
Inov8 X-Claw 275 https://amzn.to/2rjxhd1
Inov8 Mudclaw 300 https://amzn.to/2Icuhtz

Inov8's own affiliate links:
Inov8 X-Claw 275 men's http://tidd.ly/7f4b8e54
Inov8 X-Claw 275 women's http://tidd.ly/ef1973f8
Inov8 Mudclaw 300 unisex http://tidd.ly/d0a56293

3 Gloves 
Black Diamond Crag Half-Finger Gloves
A half-finger design is great for scrambling on rough terrain so you can feel the rocks at your fingertips but you don’t scrape the rest of your hand. I use some half-gloves from Accessorize though!
https://amzn.to/2rypCIa

4 Long, stretchy leggings
Ronhill Everyday Run Tight
Super stretchy leggings are a must for the freedom of movement you need while scrambling. Long is good too to save shin and thigh scrapes on rough rock.
https://amzn.to/2I4YoEd

5 Stretchy waterproof jacket
OMM Kamleika Race Jacket £110
As with the tights, it’s important to have a jacket you can move freely in, and this waterproof is, unlike most, stretchy enough to reach for those scrambling holds. 
https://amzn.to/2KRLeIb

Camera kit used:
GoPro Hero5 https://amzn.to/2waU5Bt
iPhone 7 https://amzn.to/2w952U5
Audio-Technica Omni ATR3350 Lavalier Mic https://amzn.to/2jnUCa2
GoPro Tripod https://amzn.to/2jrjX2Z
Slik Master large tri-pod https://amzn.to/2jsoLoT

Claire wears:
Montane beanie https://amzn.to/2KSZDnE
Oakley Radar Lock Path sunnies https://amzn.to/2IcgLmG
Rab Atmos waterproof jacket https://amzn.to/2KPnXqB
Inov8 AT/C Windshell windproof jacket https://amzn.to/2HmIhy8
2018 Montane Jaws 10 size S/M http://amzn.to/2Gb1DYH
2018 Montane Jaws 10 size M/L http://amzn.to/2DH4DqF
https://amzn.to/2HlwY9n
Salomon Elevate XA GTX trail running shoes: https://amzn.to/2jO4sSU

Charlie wears:
Salewa zip tee https://amzn.to/2sxP41L
Salewa Pedroc PTC Alpha Jacket https://amzn.to/2M0Vte7
Salewa Pedroc GTX Jacket https://amzn.to/2rAYGau 
Montane Trail Shorts (not made anymore, closest equivalent is the Razor) https://amzn.to/2sGAKTP
Montane Prism Pants https://amzn.to/2M2czbs
Ultimate Direction Fastpack 35 pack https://amzn.to/2KS9ud9
Inov8 X Talon 225 https://amzn.to/2swppXe

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