Canyoning is an exciting adventure sport that has gained significant popularity over the past few decades. Recognised as a unique sport with its own techniques, equipment, and standards, canyoning offers a thrilling way to explore the great outdoors. Our Introduction to Canyoning course is perfect for those new to the sport, providing essential skills and knowledge to navigate canyons safely and enjoyably.
Our two-day Introduction to Canyoning course covers a variety of essential skills and knowledge areas. The first day focuses on familiarising participants with canyoning equipment, basic techniques, and safety procedures. You'll learn how to use ropes, harnesses, and other gear effectively and safely.
The second day is all about applying these skills in a real canyon environment. Under the guidance of our experienced instructors, you'll navigate through a canyon, tackling obstacles such as waterfalls, pools, and rocky terrain. This hands-on experience ensures you gain practical skills and confidence in a supportive and controlled setting.
Our activity centre is located in Ingleton, North Yorkshire, providing access to the stunning Yorkshire Dales and Lake District National Park. These areas offer some of the best canyoning opportunities in the UK, with beautiful landscapes and a variety of canyoning routes suitable for all levels.
Participants must be at least 14 years old, have a good level of fitness, and be able to swim. No prior canyoning experience is necessary, making this course ideal for beginners.
We are a small, family-run centre dedicated to providing extreme adventure activities in the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District National Park. Our team is made up of highly qualified and experienced instructors who prioritise your safety and enjoyment.
We ensure all our equipment is in excellent condition, importing high-quality wetsuits from Spain for your comfort. Our personalised approach and commitment to excellence make us a top choice for adventure seekers.
No prior experience is necessary. Our Introduction to Canyoning course is designed for beginners, providing all necessary training and guidance.
You should bring swimwear, a towel, and sturdy footwear suitable for wet conditions. We provide all other necessary equipment.
A good level of fitness is required, as canyoning can be physically demanding. You should also be able to swim confidently in open water.
Safety is our top priority. If weather conditions are unsuitable for canyoning, we will either reschedule the course for a better day or offer an alternative location.
Accommodation is not included in the course package. However, we can recommend nearby options ranging from campsites to hotels, ensuring you have a comfortable stay during your adventure with us.
My wife and I recently went on a caving trip with Ben and Luke, and it was an unforgettable experience. We had such an incredible day that I’m already looking to book again as soon as possible. We explored one of the many caves in the area, descending through it…
Luke was great, really helpful and knowledgeable worth every penny.
We had an amazing time with Ollie as our guide. We all loved the gorge walking and canyoning finished off with an abseil. Would definitely recommend.
We had an amazing time with Luke
It was a great day with Adam. All our group really enjoyed it. Looking forward to planning our next trip!
We had an absolutely amazing time canyoning today! We were a group of six, including two kids aged 11 and 9, and it was the perfect adventure for all of us. Our guide, Ben, was fantastic — incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and made everyone feel safe and confident throughout. The route…
Had a great time out with Luke, no worries throughout the scramble and perfectly planned the whole way! 10/10 would do again
My friends and i had a lovely time canyoning with Ben. He was a great instructor and was very calming and reassuring when canyoning. The scenery was beautiful and the route was beginner friendly.
Absolutely fantastic. The group absolutely loved it and the staff were brilliant. Really helpful and brilliantly organised. Great to have good facilities as well.
We learnt a huge amount and Adam was happy to answer all of our questions and able to pull from a range of experiences to give well thought out answers. The location was amazing and we have walked away from the course feeling confident in our next steps to return…
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