Take a Leap on The Esk, Lake District – Ghyll Scrambling

Experience the thrill of Ghyll Scrambling, also known as Canyoning, a crowd-favourite adventure in our lineup. Dive into the heart of nature as you slip and slide down natural polished rock slides, jump into the exhilarating deep pools, and face the challenge of the waterfalls cascading around you.

Key Details for The Esk:

• Duration: 6 hours
• Level: Suitable for most experience levels - this river is a long day out and is aimed at people who enjoy the big jumps.

What to Expect

Launch on a journey filled with adrenaline as you navigate through diverse natural elements. Brace yourself for thrilling jumps, and refreshing waterfall pools. Our Ghyll Scrambling adventures offer an unforgettable blend of excitement and natural beauty. With various routes and locations, our Ghyll Scrambling adventures cater to all levels of bravery, ensuring an accessible yet exciting experience for everyone.  If the Esk is too big a day for your group, choose one of our other activities, at the bottom of this page.

Location

The activity location varies based on your needs. Discover diverse challenges in stunning handpicked locations such as; Ulswater, Keswick, Thirlmere, Langdale, Eskdale, Coniston and Windermere. The precise location will be agreed upon booking as we are flexible to your preference.  This listing is for The Esk, Eskdale, but can be discussed if this is most suitable for your group and the weather on the day.

Prerequisites

No prior experience is needed; Ghyll Scrambling is designed for participants of all levels however The Esk requires reasonable fitness as there is a 45 minute walk to start and finish the day and you may be in the water for up to 4 hrs. Our expert guides ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, providing guidance every step of the way.

Children as young as 6 may be able to participate in some ghylls, but the minimum age for The Esk is 12 yrs old and under 18s must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Customers should specifically request any child under the age of 12 for any ghyll, and this will be subject to approval by Follow Your Path Adventures.  Please contact us if your child is under 12 and you believe that The Esk would be suitable - this will be judged on a case by case basis.

Why Choose Us

With 25 years of mountain expertise, our company frontman has achieved unparalleled feats, completing the Paddy Buckley, Dennis Rankin, Charlie Ramsey, and Bob Graham rounds back-to-back in just one week. That's 152 summits, 400km, and 32000m of ascent in 110 hours. Our commitment is to provide adventures tailored to your terms and help you achieve greatness.