Ghyll scrambling in Stoneycroft Ghyll is based close to Keswick, in the Newlands Valley just outside the village of Braithwaite. You will be sent full details on where to meet when you book.

Postcodes are not a useful tool for locating the ghyll as they cover too wide an area. Look for 'Braithwaite' if you need a location for planning purposes.

Anyone aged of 8 and above.

Any group members under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parent(s) or legal guardian. Sorry but uncles, aunties, grandparents, family friends etc are not classed as legal guardians.

Ghyll scrambling is a lot more accessible than canyoning as all the obstacles can be missed out if you don't like the look of them. Often gorge scrambling involves scrambling up a mountain river, where as canyoning is usually done in descent.

Canyoning is a lot more 'full on' than gorge scrambling and usually involves the use of ropes to abseil down large waterfalls. The jumps on our canyoning trips are higher and more committing than those found on our gorge scrambles and the obstacles cannot be missed out easily.

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/

There are no jumps in Stoneycroft Ghyll. This ghyll is done in descent is a series of chutes and slides.

To get to the start of the ghyll you need to walk uphill for about 10 minutes. It's then downhill all the way.

You don't need any prior experience.

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.

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

You will lock your valuables in your car. You car keys will then be locked in your instructor's car.

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!

They start at either 9am or 1pm and last for 3 hours, but this is dependent on how quickly your group moves though the gorge so can sometimes finish earlier.

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See our generic FAQs here for info on our booking conditions.