Gill scramble

Gill scrambling is very similar to classic rock-face scrambling, however the route will follow a river bed. This means the extra consideration of water level needs to be taken into account, as well as the high probability of getting at least partly wet. However gill scrambles are quite likely to have more escape routes, as you can normally simply ascend to the dry hillside either side.

An excellent example of a classic gill scramble is Sour Milk Gill in Borrowdale.