Ghyll Scrambling

Ghyll scrambling - also known as Canyoning or Gorge Walking is a truly unique activity – surrounded by nature and the sounds and feel of rushing water - this something that will stay with you forever.

You will be guided up a rocky mountain river and take on its natural obstacles such as; jumps, crystal clear plunge pools, rocky scrambles, roped climbs up waterfalls, flowing rapids and even caves!

Our expert guides know each ghyll intimately and will tailor the day to your group offering up loads of fun challenges along the way. All the challenges, jumps, pools and climbs are optional.

We have a variety of venues to choose from that suit all ages and abilities: -

Church Beck - Coniston:

This aquatic ghyll scramble is situated walking distance from Coniston. Inside these gentle canyon walls you will find a rocky playground in crystal-clear waters.

This ghyll has many sections. Your instructor will guide you through the best sections to suit your group. There’s something for everyone in here: rock scrambling up, canyoning down, waterfalls, a slide and various sized jumps both big and small plus plenty of pools to splash about in. Everything is avoidable so you can choose your level of adventure.

Suitable for all ages.
School holidays – book online available (ages 8yrs+). Groups with younger children (5yrs+), bespoke sessions can be arranged subject to availability.
Duration - 3 hours.

Stickle Ghyll - Langdale:

Located in the beautiful Langdale valley with stunning mountain views throughout. A Lakeland classic Ghyll Scramble with a bit of everything. Lots of rock scrambling and waterfalls, a jump, plunge pools to splash about in and a few optional roped rock climbs. You’ll finish with an optional roped big waterfall climb.

This ghyll is less aquatic after long periods of dry weather, but still great fun.

Suitable for all ages.
School holidays – book online available (ages 8yrs+). Groups with younger children (5yrs+), bespoke sessions can be arranged subject to availability.
Duration - 3 hours.

Tilberthwaite Ghyll - Nr Coniston:

Situated a short drive from Coniston, this is fantastic Ghyll Scrambling for families with small children. The car park is next to the start of the Ghyll so not far for little legs! There's loads here to delight the young explorer. Trees and boulders to scramble around and waterfalls to sit under and scramble up, a plunge pool and a tunnel you can crawl through. The interesting walk down passes disused quarries and has stunning views all round.

Suitable for all families with young children.
Duration - 3 hours

Esk Gorge – Eskdale:

The ultimate full day adventure – not for the faint hearted!

The Esk Gorge is defiantly the wettest and most extreme Ghyll Scrambling we do and is situated in one of the most beautiful locations in the Lake District. Enjoy the emerald green waters, plunge pools to swim in, waterfalls and numerus big jumps - up to 8 metres high. All jumps and obstacles are easily avoided if you so choose in this Ghyll.

A very physical day that involves a 45 minute walk into the mountains carrying your wetsuit, lunch and spare clothes. You change into wetsuits once you arrive at the Ghyll.

Suitable for more adventurous folk. Minimum age 14.
Duration - Allow up to 5 hours

Netherbeck – Wasdale:

Tucked away deep in Wasdale, this is a great all round Ghyll Scramble. Steep Canyon sides add a mystical atmosphere to this ghyll. It has plunge pools, jumps, a cave, waterfalls to scramble up and a roped climb by the side of a waterfall to ascend out of the Ghyll. 

On your walk back down take in the magnificent elevated views of Wastwater and the Western Lakes including Scafell Pike and Great Gable.

Suitable for age 8 upwards.
Duration - 3 hours
Minimum numbers of x4 or book 2 half day sessions with Rock Climbing.