Canyoning in Church Beck

Cost: £66pp (group discounts available)
Time: 2½ to 3 hours (9:00am or 12:45pm start)
When: March to end of October (see winter options here)
Ages: 14+
Location: Coniston (view meet location)
Difficulty level: 3/5 – some committing jumps, but easier lines available
Parking: Pay & display car park, with some free street parking nearby
Kit we provide: Wetsuits and full safety equipment (including buoyancy aids)
Kit you need to bring: Trainers, t-shirt, towel/robe and dry clothes

A brilliant half-day canyon in the Lake District.

If ghyll scrambling feels a bit tame, canyoning in Church Beck is the next step. It’s a steeper, more technical descent with waterfall abseils, bigger jumps and faster-moving water.

You’ll descend a beautifully sculpted canyon, abseiling down waterfalls, committing to a series of jumps into deep pools and finishing with Church Beck’s famous slide – a proper finale that’s hard to beat.

This isn’t a gentle journey upstream. It’s a dynamic, engaging and physically involved descent from start to finish.

Scroll down for full details, kit information and what to expect on the day.

Church Beck canyoning works particularly well as part of a full day adventure, paired with abseiling or rock climbing.

If you’re booking for a larger group and availability looks limited, drop us a message – we can often accommodate additional numbers, add an extra session or suggest the best alternative.

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Canyoning in Church Beck

Church Beck’s famous slide

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How fit do I need to be? Do I need experience?

A moderate level of fitness is required, as you’ll be moving through a mountain river and there is a 20 minute up-hill walk to the start of the descent.

No prior experience is needed.

How high are the jumps?

The largest jump is around 4 metres, and all jumps are optional.

If you’re looking for bigger, more committing jumps, take a look at our Esk Gorge canyoning trips.

Do I have to do the jumps?

No - all jumps and obstacles are optional. Your instructor will guide you through the session and you can take part at a level that suits you.

What is the difference between ghyll scrambling and canyoning?

Ghyll scrambling is more accessible. You move upstream through a mountain river, with slides, small climbs and optional obstacles - everything can be avoided if needed.

Canyoning is more technical and committing. It is usually done in descent and often involves ropes to abseil waterfalls, with higher and more committing jumps.

For a more detailed explanation, see our blog post here

Will I get photos from the session?

We take photos throughout the session and share them afterwards at no extra cost.

Got another question?

See our full FAQs page here.

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Excellent rating
Based on 295 reviews

Had an incredible day with John for our first time gyll scrambling would definitely do more of this again with pale district activities.

ben ingram

We did Gyll Scrambling, brilliant activity to do while visiting the lakes Kids aged 9&10, they love the outdoors and are fearless so they got stuck straight in and we all had a brilliant afternoon together Highly recommend if looking for something a little different to do

Cheryl Fatkin

My 10 year old son and I did the ghyll scramble at Coniston with Mark yesterday… what an amazing experience… we both loved it, great bonding time, we did climbing techniques, slid down waterfalls, jumped into plunge pools, floated around and scrambled… I chose to wear my waterproof Hokas with foam soles … they were amazing buoyancy aids :-) which made putting my feet down a little tricky… but I could float like an otter very easily! Excellent knowledge from mark and great encouragement throughout, we felt safe and challenged throughout!

Damian Marsden

We did the morning canyoning session with Scott who was absolutely brilliant - he was kind and reassuring, explained everything clearly, and didn’t drop us during the abseils which was an added bonus. We went into the activity not really knowing what to expect but it was one of the most exciting experiences we’ve had. Thanks for a great time!

Mark Walker

We liked it very much. This was our first experience. In the future we go canyoning more often.

Robert Reus

Great scrambling session with our instructor Paul - really personable and tailored the session to suit the group. Would highly recommend if you have an adventurous spirit!

R P

I didn’t know what to expect going to this activity but it was absolutely amazing!! There was only me and my dad on this trip with Si and he was great, looked after us, reassured us and we had so much fun! 10000% recommend this to anyone.

Maddison Wood

We had an amazing day with Pete. Ghyll scrambling in church beck was a brilliant morning which I would recommend to anyone! Thanks Si and Pete !

Corinne Glover

Had a great day Ghyll Scrambling with my team from work. Si was a superb instructor; patient, calm and happy to get loads of photos/videos along the way. I would 100% recommend using the business for a well organised and fun day out.