GUIDED canyoning DAYS
river esk - guided trip
This is a combined rock and water activity and involves canyoning in a mountain river. The Esk Gorge has some big water, some big jumps and lots of challenge. This is our most challenging, biggest canyon experience with jumps up to 10m in height!
GUIDING PRICES
£85pp
Enquire for groups exceeding our ratios for a quotation
All under 18's must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian by law
OUTLINE
This is a full day canyoning adventure based in Eskdale.
We will be using the picturesque Esk Gorge; a mountain ghyll that cascades from the Scafell massif.
The walk in to the valley to get to the start point is around 45 minutes on flat but rough terrain. This terrain is a mixture of grass, rock and bog.
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
We will provide you with the following for a comfortable and enjoyable day:
High quality full length 3mm wetsuit
Extra 2mm wetsuit jacket (cold weather)
Spray cagoule
Buoyancy Aid
Neoprene socks (we are one of the few companies offering wetsuits socks, for maximum comfort)
Helmet (water helmet designed for aquatic environments)
Technical canyoning equipment
Hardware & ropes
Group kit & emergency equipment
WHAT TO EXPECT
We will give a full and comprehensive safety briefing & demonstrations.
The instructor will take you through the gorge and teach you safe and appropriate canyoning techniques
This is a fully aquatic journey as we ascend the gorge.
If you are looking for an adrenaline filled adventure then this is for you. This trip offers some of the biggest jumps in the Lake District; we have up to 8 jumps at this venue, up to 12 metres in height.
We are jumping into huge plunge pools with crystal clear water, scrambling up the watercourse and over waterfalls. We will fix ropes to aid your progression as we ascend the canyon.
There will be some short swimming sections but buoyancy aids are provided for this trip.
Ratios
1:8 Ratio
Up to 8 people on this session
Minimum 3 people for the day to run
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Meeting at 9:00am and running until 3:00pm roughly.
This is a full day adventure
In busy periods (summer) we will run open days and fill the spaces where possible
Pre-Requisites
14+ years
No experience necessary
The ghyll has lots of fun challenges but the open nature of the gorge means everything is optional.
Ideally you want to undertake big jumps and have a sense of adventure
This is an aquatic ghyll so the will to get wet is necessary
Equipment
We will share kit lists with you during the booking stage
We provide wetsuits, spray cags, neoprene socks, helmets and buoyancy aids
You will need to bring sturdy footwear, such as walking boots.
You will need change of clothes and a towel and the means to transport them into the valley
Venue
This session is based in Eskdale (we will share our meeting location with you)
We will meet you on location with everything you need for your session
The season is May - September, with extremities of the season having colder water temperatures.
You will be on session for 5-6 hours depending on group sizes
2023 dates
Dates can be arranged on request.
Subject to instructor availability
Send an enquiry via our contact page and email us at info@lakedistrictmountaineering
.co.uk
In busy periods (summer) we will fill the spaces if you'd like to join an open group; visit the booking system here.
Please us the contact form or email us to enquire and we can organise a guided day based on your availability (and ours)
Let us know your preferred date, or choose a date to join an open group on the booking system
CONTACT
We look forward to hearing from you and working towards your mountaineering ambitions and helping to achieve your goals.
Phone or WhatsApp:
07458353048
If calls are missed we will respond when possible, please leave a voicemail or text message where possible.
Thank you