Discover the gorgeous Fishers Ghyll in Thirlmere, nestled within the Northern/Central Lake District. This amazing canyon offers an exciting canyoning experience, boasting over 15 abseils, deep pools for swimming, exhilarating slides, and occasional small jumps. Flowing into Thirlmere, this natural wonder provides a unique adventure setting.
Venture on an exciting 4-5 hour journey through Fishers Ghyll, immersing yourself in the beauty of the Lake District. This technical canyon offers a mix of challenges and rewards: navigate through a series of over 15 abseils, varying in height and complexity, each providing a unique perspective of the gorge. You'll encounter deep, crystal-clear pools perfect for swimming and refreshing slides carved into the rock formations.
The route culminates with opportunities for small jumps into designated plunge pools, adding an extra thrill to your adventure. Throughout, our experienced guides will provide comprehensive safety briefings and on-site training, ensuring everyone can enjoy this experience safely.
Fishers Ghyll is situated in Thirlmere, a scenic area known for its serene landscapes and pristine waters, making it an ideal backdrop for canyoning enthusiasts.
No prior canyoning experience is necessary. However, participants should possess a medium to high level of fitness and be comfortable with heights, as the terrain can be challenging at times.
Our centre, founded by Ben and Debbie, offers over 15 years of expertise in delivering extreme adventure activities across the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District National Park.
Our dedicated team of qualified instructors prioritises your safety and enjoyment, ensuring each participant receives personalised attention and guidance. We meticulously maintain our equipment, including specially imported wetsuits from Spain, to guarantee comfort and performance throughout your experience.
No, our trips are designed for beginners, and comprehensive training will be provided before the expedition begins.
To ensure your comfort and safety, please bring a packed lunch, waterproof jacket, towel, swimwear, and sturdy footwear (preferably trainers).
While our adventures are tailored for adults and older teenagers, participants should be in good physical condition and comfortable with heights.
We operate in most weather conditions, but if safety is compromised, we will reschedule your adventure or offer a full refund.
As this is a remote canyon experience, we recommend bringing adequate water and snacks to keep you energised throughout the day.
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…
We partner with Rewilding Britain to help protect our natural spaces for future adventures.
All centres are vetted for safety and quality. Your adventure is in good hands with adventuro.
Operated by Vertical Skills, a partner of adventuro.
Secret Location - easy access from Windermere, Ambleside, Kewick, or Penrith
From £125
