Experience the excitement of climbing and scrambling up waterfalls and rocky streams in one of the Lake District’s most amazing ghylls. This session is ideal for groups, stag dos, or anyone wanting a full outdoor adventure. Private group sessions are available on request, providing a fully personalised experience for your party.
The session begins in Ambleside, where you’ll meet your instructor and be fitted with a wetsuit, helmet, buoyancy aid, and harness if required. After a safety briefing, you’ll start with gentle climbs and water features to build confidence and technique. Initial sections focus on moving safely over rocks, climbing small waterfalls, and negotiating natural steps in the stream.
As you progress upstream, challenges increase with steeper waterfalls, climbing sections, and hidden pools. Your instructor will guide and support you throughout, tailoring the route to the group’s ability. Private sessions can also be arranged, allowing your group to choose pace, obstacles, and focus areas for a customised adventure.
Stickle Ghyll is located near Ambleside in the South Lakes area of the Lake District. Known for its waterfalls and dramatic stream channels, it offers a more climbing-focused ghyll scrambling experience compared to others in the region.
The meeting point is in Ambleside, from where you’ll head to the ghyll. The surrounding area is rich with mountain scenery, walking paths, and lakes, creating a scenic setting for your adventure.
Participants must be at least 8 years old with a moderate level of fitness. The activity involves climbing, scrambling, and moving through water, so comfort in a wet environment is required.
No previous experience is needed, as all sessions include full instruction from qualified instructors. The pace and difficulty can be adapted to suit both beginners and those seeking more of a challenge.
Sessions are designed with flexibility in mind, including the option for private group tours. This ensures your group can enjoy a fully tailored adventure, with routes and challenges suited to your needs.
All instructors are fully qualified and highly experienced, prioritising safety while encouraging you to tackle the ghyll at your own pace. High-quality equipment and carefully chosen locations allow you to focus on the adventure and have fun.
Yes, private sessions can be arranged on request. These tours allow your party to have a fully personalised experience, with the pace, challenges, and route tailored to your group’s preferences.
Booking a private session ensures your group can focus on the obstacles you want to tackle, enjoy the adventure without other participants, and get the most out of your time on the ghyll.
The session is beginner-friendly, with instructors providing guidance throughout. Initial sections are gentler to build confidence, and participants can choose which challenges to attempt.
You can adapt the activity to suit your skill and comfort level, making it accessible for all abilities.
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A fantastic morning with Dan. My daughter had climbed before but I was a complete novice. Dan really put me at ease and was really encouraging. Because he was so experienced, I felt really safe. I would highly recommend this experience and especially Dan. When we are looking for another…
My son and I had a great time rock climbing with Dan. We felt really safe and he was able to challenge us both. A brilliant experience - thoroughly recommended.
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