Canyoning
Lake District
Canyoning in the Lake District - Adventure for thrill seekers!
If you are looking for an adrenaline-filled adventure - this is the experience for you: Scramble along rocks, swim in rapids and jump down epic waterfalls into crystal-clear pools.
How to Book:
You can book Canyoning online here. For all other activities or to book multiple activities visit our main online booking page
If you are looking for alternative dates/times or cannot find your chosen activity, please contact us to arrange your activity - we will do our best to accommodate you.
For children under 14 years of age, please see our other ghyll scrambling options. We run ghyll scrambles for children as young as 5 years old.
Please note: All under 18's must be accompanied by an adult.
Price:
Full Day, Esk Gorge - Adult £90pp, Child (Age 14+) £85pp
Half Day, Church Beck Ghyll Scramble & Canyon* - Adult £54pp, Child (Age 14+) £49pp
Discount available for large groups.
*For Church Beck - add Landowners fee of £6 pp.
Eskdale
Extreme Adventure - Full Day!
Take a walk into the most beautiful and remote location in the Lake District and spend an epic day out in the mountains. Overlooked by towering hills, the Esk Gorge is for those on a quest for extreme aquatic adventure! Swim, scramble and jump into the clear emerald-green waters of this gorge. With so many jumps - some up to 8 metres high - this is a day out you'll remember forever. All challenges and obstacles are optional and can be easily avoided if you so choose.
A very physical day that involves a 45-minute walk into the mountains. You'll carry your wetsuit, safety equipment and lunch. You will change once you arrive at the venue.
Suitable for: Minimum age 14.
Fitness Level: Good
Adventure rating: Extreme
Duration: 5 - 6 hrs
Price: Adult £90pp, Child £85pp (17yrs and under)
Location: Eskdale (Western Lake District). View on a map.
What to expect
We will meet you at the parking location and walk in from there. The Esk Gorge is a 45-minute walk into a remote location. You will carry your wetsuit and your kit for the day to this venue.
Your instructor will carry a safety bag and any medication you need in a waterproof bag. All other items will be left either in your vehicle or in your bags at the venue. We have good quality waterproof cameras which we use to take photos so you can be hands-free and enjoy the experience. These photos will be available to you free of charge so you can share your memories of this adventure with friends.
Timings:
The start time of this activity is 9.30 and we finish at approximately 3 pm.
What we provide:
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We provide all specialist safety equipment, insurance and instruction from qualified, friendly guides who are local to the area.
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60ltr rucksacks to put all your kit in for the walk-in.
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Free photos.
Quality Wetsuits
Our warm, full-length, winter-thickness wetsuits are in top condition, always dry, clean and well-fitted. We wash and dry each suit after use in a special wetsuit disinfectant to ensure the highest levels of hygiene. We also provide cosy neoprene socks for inside your trainers plus gloves and hats in the colder months.
Meeting point
You can view all meeting locations with full directions and info on our kit list and directions page.
What to bring with you:
For the walk-in (45 mins):
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A pair of walking boots or sturdy trainers.
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Waterproof clothing
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Warm Layers
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Lunch and water
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Towel.
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Medication
Please note, you will need to leave all valuables behind during your session and remove any jewellery, especially rings.
For in the water:
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A pair of sturdy trainers or walking boots to go into the ghyll with. These need to be able to lace up tight so that they stay on in the moving water. Please note: crocs, lightweight water shoes or sandals are not appropriate as they will come off in the moving water and do not provide adequate protection from the rocks.
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Arrive in a Swimming costume or pair of shorts to go under the wetsuit.
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Lightweight Jogging bottoms or leggings (not shorts) to go over the wetsuit (to protect the legs of the suit). We have spares if you need them.
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Medication (We will put any medication needed in a waterproof bag)
What we offer:
Expect to meet like-minded people on your activity. We keep our ratios of instructor to client low so you can have a fabulous and safe experience. If you would prefer a private session just let us know and we will accommodate you if we possibly can - please enquire for a price. For large groups please get in touch for the best price.
The best half-day experience in the Lakes!
Action-packed adventure! Inside these canyon walls, you will experience the thrills of scrambling, jumping, sliding and swimming in crystal-clear waters. This ghyll is a mix of scrambling and canyoning. Loaded with fun challenges, and jumps from small to very big.
This is by far our most popular half-day adventure and is fantastic for mixed groups and abilities. All challenges and obstacles are optional and can be easily avoided if you so choose.
Suitable for: Minimum age 14.
Fitness Level: Good
Adventure rating: Extreme
Duration: 3 hrs
Price: Adult £54pp Child £49pp (17yrs and under) plus a private landowners fee of £6pp.
Location: Coniston. View on a map.
What to expect
We will meet you in Coniston, where you will change into the wetsuit. We will then take a short walk to the venue.
Your instructor will carry a safety bag and any medication you need in a waterproof bag. All other items will be left in your vehicle. We have good quality waterproof cameras which we use to take photos so you can be hands-free and enjoy the experience. These photos will be available to you free of charge so you can share your memories of this adventure with friends.
Timings:
Duration approx 3 hours: 9 am - 12 pm or 1 pm - 4 pm.
What we provide:
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We provide all specialist safety equipment, insurance and instruction from qualified, friendly guides who are local to the area.
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Free photos
Quality Wetsuits
Our warm, full-length, winter-thickness wetsuits are in top condition, always dry, clean and well-fitted. We wash and dry each suit after use with a special wetsuit disinfectant to ensure the highest levels of hygiene. We also provide cosy neoprene socks for inside your trainers plus gloves and hats in the colder months.
Meeting point
You can view all meeting locations with full directions and info on our kit list and directions page.
What to bring with you:
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A pair of sturdy trainers or walking boots to go into the ghyll with. These need to be able to lace up tight so that they stay on in the moving water. Please note: crocs, lightweight water shoes or sandals are not appropriate as they will come off in the moving water and do not provide adequate protection from the rocks.
-
Arrive in a Swimming costume or pair of shorts to go under the wetsuit.
-
Lightweight Jogging bottoms or leggings (not shorts) to go over the wetsuit (to protect the legs of the suit). We have spares if you need them.
-
Medication (We will put any medication needed in a waterproof bag)
Please note, you will need to leave all valuables behind during your session and remove any jewellery, especially rings.
What we offer:
Expect to meet like-minded people on your activity. We keep our ratios of instructor to client low so you can have a fabulous and safe experience. If you would prefer a private session just let us know and we will accommodate you if we possibly can - please enquire for a price. For large groups please get in touch for the best price.
My husband and I celebrated our minimoon with the Path to Adventure crew on the Esk Gorge scramble and it was INCREDIBLE. One of the best experiences.
Everyone was so lovely and made us so welcome. I was nervous of the big jumps but thanks to their kind words of encouragement, I did them all! All the gear was brilliant - I'm a coldy person and that water is COLD, but the super thick and pristine wet suits, shoes jackets, helmets etc etc did the trick. Felt properly kitted out and so well looked after. We really couldn't recommend enough.
Thank you!!
Lucy C
Book Canyoning online here:
You can book Canyoning online below (to filter only the Esk or Church use the 'keyword' box). For all other activities or to book multiple activities visit our main online booking page
We usually have additional availability other than what you can see online. If you are looking for alternative dates/times, cannot find your chosen activity or have children below the stated age please do contact us to arrange your activity - we will do our best to accommodate you.
Expect to meet like-minded people on your activity. We keep our ratios of instructor to client low so you can have a fabulous and safe experience. If you would prefer a private session just let us know and we will accommodate you if we possibly can - please enquire for a price.