Starting at a damn we head through a beautifully sculpted canyon, before abseiling down two waterfalls, taking in 4 big jumps and enjoying Church Beck’s finest feature – the slide. This trip will test your courage and get your heart rate up and all within only 20 minutes walk from Coniston village!
We offer several great canyoning experiences in the Lake District for all types of groups from the uninitiated to the experienced adrenaline seeker. This page is about our ½ day trip in Church Beck, Coniston. Other options can be found by clicking here.
Church Beck runs down the Coppermines Valley above the village of Coniston, fed by the slopes of the mighty Old Man of Coniston itself. We run the popular gorge scramble in the lower section of Church Beck, but the upper section hides one of the best canyoning trips in the Lakes – this trip is perfect for those who want a ½ day hit of this super-popular adrenaline fuelled activity.
Prices and loads of other information can be found by scrolling a bit further down this page.
Discounts are available for large groups – just get in touch for a price.
A great idea is to ‘mix-and-match’ to make a full day of activities, with one in the morning and another in the afternoon. See all the options here.
Canyoning in Church Beck
Church Beck’s famous slide
Got questions? Read on…
Where is canyoning in Church Beck based?
Canyoning in Church Beck is based in Coniston. You will be sent full details on where to meet when you book. A useful postcode for planning purposes is LA21 8HU.
What ages can go canyoning in Church Beck?
Anyone aged 18 and above.
What is the difference between canyoning and gorge scrambling?
Canyoning is a lot more 'full on' than gorge scrambling. It usually involves descending a canyon as opposed to scrambling up a river and often uses ropes to abseil down large waterfalls. The jumps on our canyoning trips are higher and more committing than those found on our gorge scrambles.
The obstacles on our canyoning trips are usually unavoidable, meaning there is no easy way around them. On the gorge scrambling trips all the obstacles can be avoided if you don't like the look of them.
Want to know more? See our blog post here: https://www.lakedistrictactivities.co.uk/2021/06/what-is-the-difference-between-gorge-scrambling-and-canyoning/
How high are the jumps?
The biggest jump in Church Beck is about 6m. If you want big jumps, look at our trip to Esk Gorge.
How fit do I need to be? Do I need experience?
There is a walk of about 20 minutes uphill to get to the start of the canyon. In the canyon you'll be scrambling over waterfalls and up and down the sides to access jumps, so the fitter you are the more fun you'll have.
You don't need any prior experience, but having a sense of adventure and a 'can do' attitude will definitely add to your experience!
Are there any size and weight limits?
There is no weight limit but we do have a maximum waist and chest size, as our safety kit will not fit a person larger than this. These sizes follow.
Maximum waist size: 120cm
Maximum chest size: 150cm
We have wetsuit sizes that range from Junior 8 to Adult XXL. You can view these sizes here.
If you have any concerns, please contact us.
What kit will I need?
A kit list follows. We will provide you with good quality wetsuits, windproof 'cags', buoyancy aids, helmets and harnesses.
You will need:
- Change of underwear & footwear, as you will get wet
- Trainers or boots (Neoprene 'water shoes' are not appropriate, neither are Converse style slip-on trainers or Crocs)
- Synthetic t-shirt/long sleeved top (e.g., football shirt material) or a swimming costume to go under your wetsuit
- Towel
- Snack and a drink for after your session
- Hand sanitiser
What do I do with my car keys and other valuables while I'm canyoning?
You will lock your valuables in your car. You car keys will then be locked in your instructor's car.
Do you take photos/can I bring my Go Pro?
We take loads of photos and we share them with you for free.
You can bring your Go Pro if you like, but we have to warn you that people losing cameras and Go Pros in the water is extremely common - even when they are properly attached with the approved mounts. This probably happens at least once a week so we'd advise letting our instructors concentrate on the photography while you concentrate on having a great time!
What time are the sessions?
They start at either 9am or 1pm and last for 3 hours, but this is dependent on how quickly your group moves though the canyon so can sometimes finish earlier.
For availability, click the blue 'Book Now / Check Availability' button above.
How do I book?
Click the blue 'Book Now / Check Availability' button above.
What are your booking conditions?
See our generic FAQs here for info on our booking conditions.
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