Extreme Canyoning

Cost: £140pp (group discounts available)
Time: 5 to 6hrs (9:30am start)
When: May to end of September (see winter optiions here)
Ages: 16+
Location: Near Thirlmere (view meet location)
Difficulty level: 5/5 – big abseils, slides & zip lines
Parking: Free parking
Kit we provide: Wetsuits and full safety equipment
Kit you need to bring: Trainers, t-shirt, shorts, towel/robe and dry clothes, lunch, warm layer

Extreme Canyoning – the most committing descent in the Lake District.

This is our most serious canyoning trip, and it’s not for the faint-hearted.

Set in a dramatic, enclosed mountain gorge, this descent involves vertigo-inducing abseils, zip lines, a steep fast-flowing slide and technical rope work throughout. Some descents exceed 40 metres, and the scale of the terrain becomes obvious very quickly.

There’s no easing into this one. Once you commit to the first major abseil, the character of the canyon is set – sustained, steep and physically demanding from start to finish.

This trip runs far less frequently than our other routes simply because it requires the right conditions, the right group and experienced instructors who are comfortable operating in this terrain.

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

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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The slide on the Extreme Trip

Epic zip lines!

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

A good level of fitness is required. This is a committing canyoning trip with large abseils in a steep environment, and includes a sustained uphill walk of around 1 hour to reach the start.

Previous experience of abseiling or canyoning is helpful but not essential.

How high are the jumps, abseils and zip lines?

The largest abseil is around 25 metres, with zip lines of up to 40 metres.

This trip focuses on technical descents rather than jumps. There is one jump of around 3 metres and a vertical slide of approximately 10 metres.

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

Do I have to do the abseils, jumps and zip lines?

All obstacles are technically optional, but there are no easier alternatives within the canyon. In most cases, choosing not to continue would mean exiting the session early.

Much of the canyon is difficult to escape.

Will I get photos from the session?

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

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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.