Extreme experience day in Coniston – Abseil and Ghyll Scrambling

Get the blood pumping in either the stunning Cathedral quarry or the gorgeous Hodge Close Quarry by abseiling into the depths with views out to the Central Lake District.  Tourists will gaze in awe at your antics as you descend Tom Cruise style down the immense quarry walls.

Then experience the thrill of Ghyll Scrambling, also known as Canyoning, a crowd-favourite adventure in our line-up. 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

• Duration: Approx. 8 hours
• Level: Suitable for all experience levels
• Cost: £120 per person

What to Expect

Start your day atop the huge quarry pit of Hodge Close where you will be briefed on the activities and be handed the morning equipment.  From there we will either stay at Hodge Close or take a short walk to Cathedral Quarry to get kitted up and start some practice abseils. You will then do the first descent and feel the excitement of a short abseil. Next, we will move to something more dramatic! The next abseil is a big one! You will be able to abseil as many times as the morning allows. We will return to the cars for a spot of lunch.  

Your lunch can be provided by us as an extra.  

A short drive will see us arriving at Church Beck for the afternoon.  Here you will get dressed up in wetsuits and other things to keep you warm and safe.  A very short walk takes us to the start of the Ghyll.  Once in the river, you will launch on a journey filled with excitement. Brace yourself for rock chutes, daring jumps, and refreshing waterfall pools. 

Our Extreme Adventure Day offers an unforgettable blend of excitement and beauty which we can adapt to all levels of bravery, ensuring an accessible yet exciting experience for everyone.

Prerequisites

No prior experience is needed; abseiling and Ghyll Scrambling is designed for participants of all levels. Our expert guides ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, providing guidance every step of the way.

Children as young as 10 may be able to participate if accompanied by a participating parent/guardian. Customers should specifically request any child under the age of 12 and this will be subject to approval by our guides.  

If you have younger children, and you would like them to take part, please get in touch to discuss.

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.