Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP) is a half-day water sports activity where the rider (you!) stands up on a large board and uses a paddle to move through the water. Derwentwater is the crown jewel for stand-up paddleboarding in the Lake District and for a good reason! With its numerous islands, beautiful bays and sheltered river mouths provide a stunning background. Also,...

The word ‘Ghyll’ in Ghyll Scrambling is the Cumbrian word for mountain stream and is often called Gorge Scrambling or Canyoning. It is only natural to feel confused when you see the different names however, it is all about the same, fun-filled outdoor activity! On an important note: The motto for this outdoor activity is ‘the wetter the better’. Honister...

The word ‘Ghyll’ in Ghyll Scrambling is the Cumbrian word for mountain stream and is often called Gorge Scrambling or Canyoning. It is only natural to feel confused when you see the different names however, it is all about the same, fun-filled outdoor activity! On an important note: The motto for this half-day outdoor activity is ‘the wetter the better’....

The word ‘Ghyll’ in Ghyll Scramble is the Cumbrian word for mountain stream and the activity is often called Gorge Scramble or Canyoning. It is only natural to feel confused when you see the different names however, it is all about the same, fun-filled outdoor activity! On an important side note: The motto for this half-day outdoor activity is ‘the...

Gorge Walking is a full-day outdoor activity and is the more ‘extreme’ version of Ghyll / Gorge Scrambling / Canyoning experience. The word ‘Ghyll’ in Ghyll Scrambling is the Cumbrian word for mountain stream and the activity is often called Gorge Scrambling or Canyoning. It is only natural to feel confused when you see the different names however, it is...

The Lead Rock Climbing is a full day outdoor activity suitable for those who have climbed before (indoors & outdoors). It is aiming at people who want to develop the skills required to become fully self-sufficient on trad climbs. Our partner’s fully qualified instructors provide a rock-climbing course which will take you through your first lead, show you how to...

For absolute beginners;   This is a very practical day, with the entirety of the time spent out on the mountains learning and using the skills. Over the duration of the navigation course, you can expect; To cover map symbols, scales, grid refs. Pacing & timing to maintain position Compass work Contour interpretation For those with some previous knowledge; We will...

Bridging the gap between walking and rock climbing, scrambling will mean you get your hands on the rock, scrambling up rocky steps, slabs, chimneys and arêtes to a mountain summit. No matter your previous mountain experience, we can plan and give you a great challenging day out. We will aim to plan a day with you which will enable us...

The Kayak Taster activity is held on the Derwentwater which is ideal for water sports including canoeing and kayaking. There are four islands plus lakeshore coves to explore, as well as some jumps for the more adventurous. Once out on the water, we will adapt the activities to the group, playing games, jumping off jetties into the lake, explore through...

This activity is a 10km paddling which offers plenty fun and outstanding beauty. The chosen section of the river mainly has grade I/II waters and a few grade III rapids. This is the very best the River Eden has to offer.   Only experienced individuals allowed to book due to the difficulty of the river section. You can also check out...

Raft building is a fantastic team building exercise, which will certainly make great group memories! Teams as small as 4 begin by completing some simple fun team challenges to earn ‘points’ to buy their raft building materials. These challenges will be adapted by your instructor depending on your group. Once you have chosen what building equipment to spend your hard-earned...

This is a half-day, hands-on rock-climbing course aiming at beginners which include skills such as; Belaying Lowering Climbers calls and movement skills Both rock climbing and abseiling are options at a wide variety of crags within and around the Borrowdale valley, and our local instructors take pride in tailoring the activities to meet your specific needs and abilities. You can...

The Middle Derwent offers gentle rapids, stunning scenery and the opportunity to know how to control and manoeuvre your canoe on moving water. After a land-based safety briefing we will launch onto the water to learn basic canoeing skills. When you feel confident, and everyone is ready, we will set off on our river journey. You can also check out...

“Derwentwater, the queen of the lakes nestled in the mouth of the Borrowdale valley. The most picturesque of all the National Parks waters.” With our fun and leisurely 3 hour canoe session, you will learn about basic canoeing and paddling techniques and journey into the quiet bays around the lake shores stopping off at some of the islands. You'll spot...

Canoeing sessions gives you another way to enjoy the national park, and from the water the size and grandeur of the mountains is given a whole new perspective, allowing you to enjoy the peace and quiet of the surroundings. Once out on the water, we will adapt the canoeing activities to the group, playing games, jumping off bridges into the...

Available rivers range from the very slow and easy to fast and furious white water, allowing us to run canoe and kayaking trips for all abilities. If you have NOT paddled before, we will run the trip in Canadian canoes, these are open boats with no top deck, paddled by 2 people. If you do have some kayaking experience, then...

A full day of intensive Rock Climbing! Starting from the absolute basics of tying into the rope and improving your belaying, we will cover anchor placement, different climbing equipment, and go off on any skills tangents that crop up along the way. After improving your technique on a number of singles pitch routes, we will talk about and then tackle...

Caving trips in the Yorkshire Dales will be tailored to suit the groups abilities and requirements. For first time cavers we will concentrate on introducing basic caving skills as well as discussing the geology, flora and fauna associated with cave systems, and showing you the beautiful rock formations. For those looking for something even more adventurous we can then try...