Ghyll scrambling in Church Beck
- Cost: £59pp + £6pp landowner fee (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: 12+ (for 8+ family sessions – see here)
- Location: Coniston (view meet location)
- Difficulty level: 2/5 – all obstacles are optional
- 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
The best ghyll scramble in the Lakes.
Church Beck is without doubt the best ghyll scrambling venue in the Lake District. This route takes in waterfall climbs, deep plunge pools and a series of fun, varied challenges as you make your way upstream, building naturally towards a brilliant slide finale that’s hard to beat.
If you’re looking for something more technical and committing, our Church Beck canyoning takes things to a more technical and committing level.
Scroll down for full details, kit information and what to expect on the day.
This trip pairs particularly well with abseiling or rock climbing to create a full day of adventure.
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.
See our latest offers and group discounts.
Looking down the epic Church Beck slide
The hand traverse in Church Beck – only 30% make it!
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Got questions? Read on...
How high are the jumps?
The largest jump is around 2 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.
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See our full FAQs page here.
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