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