Take on a more challenging water adventure as you make your way through mountain streams, rocky channels, and natural pools. This experience is designed for those looking for something more active, combining climbing, scrambling, and water-based obstacles in one session. Private group tours are also available on request, offering a more tailored experience for your group.
Your session begins near Coniston, where you’ll meet your instructor and get fitted with all the necessary safety equipment. After a short briefing, you’ll head towards the ghyll, learning how to move safely through the terrain before entering the water. The first section helps you get used to the environment, with smaller scrambles and gentle features to build confidence.
As you progress further into the route, the challenge increases. You’ll climb up rocky sections, move through flowing water, and navigate natural obstacles that require balance and coordination. The instructor will guide you step by step, offering support where needed and adjusting the route depending on the group’s ability.
The upper section of Church Beck offers more demanding features, including higher jumps into deeper pools, natural slides, and short waterfall climbs. There’s always the option to approach obstacles at your own pace, making it suitable for those who want to push themselves while still feeling supported throughout the experience.
Church Beck is located in Coniston within the Lake District National Park, an area known for its mountainous terrain and network of streams and waterfalls. The upper section of the ghyll provides a more challenging route, with steeper sections and a variety of natural features shaped by flowing water.
The surrounding area includes access to walking trails, traditional villages, and nearby lakes such as Coniston Water. It’s a popular spot for outdoor activities, offering a mix of scenery and varied terrain that works well for more active experiences like ghyll scrambling.
Participants should be aged 14 or over and have a reasonable level of fitness to take part comfortably. This activity involves climbing, scrambling, and moving through water, so a willingness to be active is important.
You should feel confident in a water environment and be prepared for a physically engaging session. While no previous experience is required, being comfortable with uneven terrain and getting fully wet will help you get the most out of the experience.
The centre delivers guided sessions that are tailored to each group, allowing the instructor to adjust the level of challenge depending on ability and confidence. Private group tours are available on request, giving you the option of a more personalised experience for friends, families, or group events.
All instructors are fully qualified and experienced in leading groups through these environments. Safety is always a priority, with high-quality equipment provided and clear guidance throughout, helping you focus on the activity while feeling supported.
About the centre
Coniston
Thank you for an amazing afternoon paddle boarding on Lake Coniston. Monty did a great job organising all of the kit and explaining what we needed to know. He managed to get two complete novices up on the board and out on the Lake in no time. My daughter Evie…
Amazing experience and Dan was a fab instructor. Really enjoyed and would recommend!
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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