Experience an 85ft abseil at Hodge Close in the South Lakes, a perfect challenge for those looking to test their limits. This exhilarating adventure promises gorgeous views and an unforgettable experience.
Upon arrival at Hodge Close, you will be welcomed by our friendly and experienced instructors. The adventure begins with a comprehensive safety briefing, where you'll learn the basics of abseiling and get familiar with the equipment. We'll provide you with a helmet, harness, and all necessary technical gear to ensure your safety.
Once you're geared up, we'll guide you to the edge of the cliff. As you prepare for the descent, you'll feel a rush of excitement. Our instructors will be by your side, offering support and encouragement. The 85ft drop offers not only an exciting challenge but also amazing views of the South Lakes region, making the descent both a physical and visual adventure.
During the abseil, you'll have the opportunity to practice and perfect your technique, with our guides providing tips and assistance as needed. The sense of accomplishment as you reach the bottom is unparalleled, and you'll leave with a strong sense of achievement and some amazing memories. Throughout the activity, our team will capture photos of your experience, which are included for free.
Hodge Close is situated in the scenic South Lakes region, known for its dramatic landscapes and beautiful scenery. The meeting point is easy to locate, ensuring a hassle-free start to your adventure.
Participants must be 12 years or older, with youth requiring booking alongside at least two full-paying adults. A basic level of fitness is required, but no prior abseiling experience is necessary as our team will provide all necessary training and support.
Our centre is run by Ben and Debbie, a dedicated husband and wife team committed to providing exceptional adventure activities. We operate with a small, highly qualified team, ensuring personalised and safe experiences.
Our equipment is meticulously maintained and updated, and we go the extra mile to provide comfortable and well-fitting gear. With Ben’s extensive background in outdoor adventure and military training, you are guaranteed an adventure that is both thrilling and expertly managed.
You should bring a waterproof top and bottoms, as well as warm clothing including a hat and gloves.
These items will help keep you comfortable regardless of the weather conditions.
No, prior abseiling experience is not necessary.
Our experienced instructors will provide you with all the training and guidance needed to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable experience.
The minimum age for participants is 12 years old. Under 18's must be booked with at least two adults to ensure proper supervision and safety.
We can accommodate groups of up to 50 people. Whether you're coming as a family, a group of friends, or part of a larger organisation, we can tailor the experience to suit your group's needs.
Yes, we provide free photos with every activity.
Our team will capture moments from your abseil so you can relive the experience and share it with friends and family.
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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