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Fishers Ghyll

Fishers Ghyll – St. Johns in the Vale

Fisher Ghyll Scramble:

Located in the beautiful valley of St. Johns in the vale, Fisher ghyll scramble is a secluded ghyll and is definitely quieter than other more popular choice ghyll scrambles. 

We go from bottom to top on this route, and you can adjust it in different ways. You can start with the basic trip from the car park to the bridge. Likewise we can make this longer if time allows and throw in a couple of abseils down the water falls!  

Fisherplace – Fisher Ghyll

Fisher Ghyll Scramble is a thrilling outdoor adventure that promises a mix of excitement and natural beauty. Nestled in a picturesque location, this scramble offers a unique blend of challenges, with participants navigating through pools, rocky steps, and small waterfalls. As you ascend, a rough slab adds an extra element of difficulty, creating an adrenaline-pumping experience. The route is flexible, allowing both beginners and seasoned enthusiasts to tailor the journey to their preferences. From the car park to the bridge and beyond, Fisher Ghyll Scramble provides a memorable exploration of nature’s wonders, making it an ideal choice for those seeking an exhilarating outdoor escapade.

Fisher Ghyll:

After this, the Ghyll gains height, moving through pools, steps, and small waterfalls. It then ascends a rough slab, which, in high water, may wash out and requires bypassing because it’s too tricky to stand on. Usually it’s just a matter of sticking to the right and keeping weight through the feet. Of course some helping, assisting from the instructor and yourselves always helps massively! Thereafter we get to a small or  medium jump which is always a fave with kids and adults a like! Once the bridge is reached we can continue up depending on time/fatigue levels, or we can take the lovely well trodden path down to the car park.

Duration:

Fisher Ghyll Scramble – Firstly Fisher Ghyll is a large ghyll! We will be in the ghyll for around 2 hours. Besides it going from bottom to top, this can be run in reverse to give an amazing Canyon trip! In addition to this it has some really long abseils down water falls. For this you would have needed to have done some Canyoning before.

Fisher Ghyll – St. Johns in the Vale

Kit:

Because we use the very best kit for ghyll / gorge scrambling, this means you get a better experience when doing this activity.

Please see below for the Ghyll/Gorge and Canyoning kit we feel necessary for you to have a good day.

Rock n Ridge will provide the following kit:

  • Helmet
  • Harness (if appropriate to venue)
  • All climbing equipment (appropriate to venue)
  • Buoyancy aid
  • Wet suit-These really help keep you warmer.
  • Dry cagoule – Depending on venue/weather.

You will need to bring:

  • Any medication
  • Glasses can be worn, or contacts, but may fall out when submerged.
  • Towel-Important.
  • Spare/change of clothing
  • Footwear – This is the most essential bit of kit. Remember these will get WET!! Therefore please do not bring sandals and or those silly wet suit shoes/boots-they do not work.

Walking boots, or trainers are ideal, wellington boots work well too.

  • Shorts/board shorts to go over the wetsuit
  • Food and drink/money for the day.

    Frequently asked questions:

    What equipment is provided, and what do I need to bring?

    Rock n Ridge will provide – Helmet, Harness, wetsuit, buoyancy aid, and any technical/climbing equipment needed for the activity. 

    YOU will need to bring:

    Footwear – Walking boots are better but trainers will work. 

    Swimwear.

    A fleece top or something similar if you have.

    Two pairs of longer socks, or better still some thick walking socks.

    Pair of shorts if you have. 

    A Towel. 

    How long will it last? 

    A half day’s Canyon session will last around about 2 – 2.5  hours. That said some groups get through it quicker. But we can always take in some of the exciting bits again. 

    What if the weather is too adverse for our trip?

    An alternative date will be set to suit the group. Or a full refund will be given.

    Do I need experience?

    In a nutshell, no. We have had all sorts of people/abilities in the Canyons, Gorges and Ghyll’s of the Lake District. Some fitness and a bit of flexibility especially when you have a wetsuit on will be helpful. 

    Do you give discounts?

    Yes – For two persons it’s £60 each. A group of four is £50 each. For six to eight persons it’s £40 each. 

Price & Booking:

Prices start from £50 per person for a group of 4 persons.

A £50 deposit is required to book a place. See our Contact and Pricing page for more details.

For larger groups please get in touch for pricing.

We can accommodate 1-1 to large group sizes. You can also check out our booking information here.

Links:

Canyoning article: Here

Explore: Here

BMC conservation: Here

Stickle Ghyll Langdale

Langdale Ghyll Scrambling – Stickle Ghyll:

Langdale Ghyll Scrambling:

Located in the beautiful valley of Langdale, Stickle Ghyll is possibly thee most popular Ghyll scramble in the Lake District. With a super short walk in of around 2 – 5 minutes, this makes it an ideal venue for friends and families visiting the Lakes.

We go from bottom to top on this route, and you can adjust it in different ways. You can start with the basic trip from the car park to the bridge, or make it longer by beginning at the bridge and going up the larger waterfalls, where a rope can be useful. If you keep going, you’ll eventually reach the famous tarn with the same name.

Langdale Ghyll Scrambling: 

Stickle Ghyll, also known as Stickle gorge, is conveniently near the path, making it accessible to everyone. You can easily add or skip parts as you like. The lower section begins pleasantly and is perfect for getting your blood pumping! Easy small water falls reach open pools where you can swim – tread water, or your choice, stick more to the edge to find a footing. Before too long we are faced with a steeper water fall where we break out the rope for safety. This is totally do able to all comers and people really love this as it pushes them just enough. But likewise feel super safe with the confidence of a rope. Likewise this can be avoided by cutting round the side. 

Stickle Ghyll:

After this, the Ghyll gains height, moving through pools, steps, and small waterfalls. It then ascends a rough slab, which, in high water, may wash out and requires bypassing because it’s too tricky to stand on. Usually it’s just a matter of sticking to the right and keeping weight through the feet. Of course some helping, assisting from the instructor and yourselves always helps massively! Thereafter we get to a small or  medium jump which is always a fave with kids and adults a like! Once the bridge is reached we can continue up depending on time/fatigue levels, or we can take the lovely well trodden path down to the car park.

Duration:

Langdale ghyll scrambling – Firstly Stickle Ghyll Langdale is a large ghyll! It stretches around 1.5 km’s all the way to Stickle Tarn. Besides it being a long ghyll, it’s quite interesting in its formation. For instance along the way you will have different obstacles to cross including deep pools, a rock climb – with rope – slabs of rock, and a jump! 

The ghyll lasts around about 2/2.5 hours depending on the group. Likewise it can be extended if we are moving well. Because there is a path right next to the ghyll, all sections can be missed if needs be. 

Stickle Ghyll Langdale – Stickle Ghyll Scrambling

Kit:

Because we use the very best kit for ghyll / gorge scrambling, this means you get a better experience when doing this activity.

Please see below for the Ghyll/Gorge and Canyoning kit we feel necessary for you to have a good day.

Rock n Ridge will provide the following kit:

  • Helmet
  • Harness (if appropriate to venue)
  • All climbing equipment (appropriate to venue)
  • Buoyancy aid
  • Wet suit-These really help keep you warmer.
  • Dry cagoule – Depending on venue/weather.

You will need to bring:

  • Any medication
  • Glasses can be worn, or contacts, but may fall out when submerged.
  • Towel-Important.
  • Spare/change of clothing
  • Footwear – This is the most essential bit of kit. Remember these will get WET!! Therefore please do not bring sandals and or those silly wet suit shoes/boots-they do not work.

Walking boots, or trainers are ideal, wellington boots work well too.

  • Shorts/board shorts to go over the wetsuit
  • Food and drink/money for the day.

    Frequently asked questions:

    What equipment is provided, and what do I need to bring?

    Rock n Ridge will provide – Helmet, Harness, wetsuit, buoyancy aid, and any technical/climbing equipment needed for the activity. 

    YOU will need to bring:

    Footwear – Walking boots are better but trainers will work. 

    Swimwear.

    A fleece top or something similar if you have.

    Two pairs of longer socks, or better still some thick walking socks.

    Pair of shorts if you have. 

    A Towel. 

    How long will it last? 

    A half day’s Canyon session will last around about 3 – 4 hours. That said some groups get through it quicker. But we can always take in some of the exciting bits again. 

    What if the weather is too adverse for our trip?

    An alternative date will be set to suit the group. Or a full refund will be given.

    Do I need experience?

    In a nutshell, no. We have had all sorts of people/abilities in the Canyons, Gorges and Ghyll’s of the Lake District. Some fitness and a bit of flexibility especially when you have a wetsuit on will be helpful. 

    Do you give discounts?

    Yes – For two persons it’s £60 each. A group of four is £50 each. For six to eight persons it’s £40 each. 

Price & Booking:

Prices start from £50 per person for a group of 4 persons.

A £50 deposit is required to book a place. See our Contact and Pricing page for more details.

For larger groups please get in touch for pricing.

We can accommodate 1-1 to large group sizes. You can also check out our booking information here.

Links:

Canyoning article: Here

Explore: Here

BMC conservation: Here

Church Beck Canyon

 Church Beck:

Church Beck Gorge Scrambling – Church Beck Canyoning

Located in Coniston this exciting canyon is a true classic! Church Beck Canyon runs for about one kilometre, and is a narrow slotted canyon. Firstly your trip starts high up at the Miners bridge. From there a lower down a water fall gets us fully introduced with the Canyon. Generally the Canyon can be run at most water levels. However in high water, we can by pass and we start a little lower down at a more ‘easier’ sedate access point. Because groups are all different, we can accommodate for that and make things easier if needs be. 

More where that came from!

Afterwards we continue to the ‘big jump’ Again this can be by passed with a lower off from a handy tree down to a ledge above the Canyon itself. Consequently if your up for it a 3 – 4 metre jump into a narrow slotted pool brings you to water level! Church beck gorge scrambling – church beck canyoning 

Another swim across a deep pool, and we are in position for what is most peoples ‘ favourite Moment. The slide. A three metre slab and a similar drop into a plunge pool gets the heart racing! See video. Likewise this can be missed/down climbed if needs be. 

Duration:

As soon as we have completed the slide, we keep on heading down and it’s up to us where we want to call it a day. For some that’s enough, for others the urge to carry on is just too much and we press on. Afterwards a Scramble down an easy angled water fall leads to some cool water falls that we can get some great pictures from. 

The Canyon in certain lights changes colour, and as a result casts some beautiful light on the canyon walls. From here it’s just a short walk to the path and then the get out. 

In addition to Church Beck, we have other options depending on your location and or group abilities.

Church Beck Gorge Scrambling – Church Beck Canyoning:

Kit:

Because we use the very best kit for ghyll / gorge scrambling, this means you get a better experience when doing this activity.

Please see below for the Ghyll/Gorge and Canyoning kit we feel necessary for you to have a good day.

Rock n Ridge will provide the following kit:

  • Helmet
  • Harness (if appropriate to venue)
  • All climbing equipment (appropriate to venue)
  • Buoyancy aid
  • Wet suit-These really help keep you warmer.
  • Dry cagoule – Depending on venue/weather.

You will need to bring:

  • Any medication
  • Glasses can be worn, or contacts, but may fall out when submerged.
  • Towel-Important.
  • Spare/change of clothing
  • Footwear – This is the most essential bit of kit. Remember these will get WET!! Therefore please do not bring sandals and or those silly wet suit shoes/boots-they do not work.

Walking boots, or trainers are ideal, wellington boots work well too.

  • Shorts/board shorts to go over the wetsuit
  • Food and drink/money for the day.

    Frequently asked questions:

    What equipment is provided, and what do I need to bring?

    Rock n Ridge will provide – Helmet, Harness, wetsuit, buoyancy aid, and any technical/climbing equipment needed for the activity. 

    YOU will need to bring:

    Footwear – Walking boots are better but trainers will work. 

    Swimwear.

    A fleece top or something similar if you have.

    Two pairs of longer socks, or better still some thick walking socks.

    Pair of shorts if you have. 

    A Towel. 

    How long will it last? 

    A half day’s Canyon session will last around about 3 – 4 hours. That said some groups get through it quicker. But we can always take in some of the exciting bits again. 

    What if the weather is too adverse for our trip?

    An alternative date will be set to suit the group. Or a full refund will be given.

    Do I need experience?

    In a nutshell, no. We have had all sorts of people/abilities in the Canyons, Gorges and Ghyll’s of the Lake District. Some fitness and a bit of flexibility especially when you have a wetsuit on will be helpful. 

    Do you give discounts?

    Yes – For two persons it’s £60 each. A group of four is £50 each. For six to eight persons it’s £40 each. 

Price & Booking:

Prices start from £50 per person for a group of 4 persons.

A £50 deposit is required to book a place. See our Contact and Pricing page for more details.

For larger groups please get in touch for pricing.

We can accommodate 1-1 to large group sizes. You can also check out our booking information here.

Links:

Canyoning article: Here

Explore: Here

BMC conservation: Here

Ghyll/Gorge/Canyon

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Ghyll, Gorge, Canyoning

Ghyll scrambling, Gorge walking, and Canyoning in the Lake District. Different names but they all the same sport.  from Gorge walking, and Ghyll scrambling you climb up with the flow of the water. Canyoning follows the water down stream.

Rock n Ridge has been operating in the various Ghylls’, Gorges and Canyons of the Lake District for over 2 decades.  Because we can operate from all of the ‘classic’ Lake District Gorges. Likewise you can choose the venue if you have one in mind then just let us know. Alternatively we can arrange everything and choose the venue to suit the group.

The Venues:

 

Stickle Ghyll Langdale:

Stickle Ghyll in Langdale is a popular choice with groups. It’s a lovely place and if time permits can be made longer or started from the upper section. Therefore this gives more of a challenge, as the water falls are larger and steeper. In addition to this the whole Ghyll can be done but is a much longer day.

Church Beck – Coniston:

This is a super exciting Canyon and you can see some of the pictures taken from Church Beck on this page. Besides this being a beautiful place, it can get very busy with other groups. There are jumps, slides, and lowers, all of which builds in getting you to the ‘big slide’ as the grand finale.

Stoney Croft – Keswick:

Situated outside Keswick, Stoney croft Ghyll is brilliant. Run, as a Canyon trip it’s great fun. There are lot’s of slides and shoots in this Canyon. Similarly to Church this can get very busy in peak season. It has the aptly named ‘Dolly Tub’ or ‘Washing Machine’ section, whereby in high water it can get pretty exciting! In addition to the ‘tub’ it also has lots of twists, turns and is a pretty unique place to be.

Esk Ghyll/Gorge:

Possibly the most talked about Ghyll/Gorge in the Lake District, is of course the Esk. Situated in the valley of Brotherilkeld this one takes the most time as it’s a fair walk – about 50 minutes. Once there though, the scenery is amazing and the Ghyll/Gorge is tough and full of surprises. A choice of different sized jumps into deep pools kicks this one off and leads you up into the main falls proper. After that you can carry on and on, where the climbs get steeper and the challenges become harder and harder. Because this has a long walk in, it is longer than our normal Ghyll days. Therefore this is a half day’s adventure.

Fishers – St. Johns

Ghyll scrambling in the lake district doesn’t get much better than this. It can either be run in ascent or decent. The ascent can be used by all ages and bits added or avoided depending on the group. In descent it gives a great canyoning trip which is really long! The canyon provides abseil after abseil some extending to 30 metres in length. This is a serious trip and so a 1:3 maximum ratio and experience in a ghyll/canyoning is advised. This can be run as a BIG 3/4 day Canyoning in the Lake District trip. Get in touch for more information.

Other venues:

Apart from the well used venues mentioned above, we like to get off the tourist track and use different venues. This gives our guides options, and also; we believe gives the other venues a chance to breathe again.

We have a few off the beaten track venues that are exceptional. For example and we think a first, but a chance to zip line 40m across a roaring Canyon! You’ll have to book to find out more…

gorge walking-scrambling lake-district

Kit:

 

We use the very best kit for ghyll/gorge scrambling so you get a better experience when doing this activity.

Please see below for the Ghyll/Gorge and Canyoning kit we feel necessary for you to have a good day.

Rock n Ridge will provide the following kit:

  • Helmet
  • Harness (if appropriate to venue)
  • All climbing equipment (appropriate to venue)
  • Buoyancy aid
  • Wet suit-These really help keep you warmer.
  • Dry cagoule – Depending on venue/weather.

You will need to bring:

  • Any medication
  • Glasses can be worn, or contacts, but may fall out when submerged.
  • Towel-Important.
  • Spare/change of clothing
  • Footwear – This is the most essential bit of kit. Remember these will get WET!!Please do not bringsandals and or those silly wet suit shoes/boots-they do not work.

Walking boots, or trainers are ideal, wellington boots work well too.

  • Shorts/board shorts to go over the wetsuit
  • Food and drink/money for the day.

Price & Booking:

Prices start from £45 per person for a group of 4 persons.

A £50 deposit is required to book a place. See our Contact and Pricing page for more details.

For larger groups please get in touch for pricing.

We can accommodate 1-1 to large group sizes. You can also check out our booking information here.

Links:

Canyoning article: Here

Explore: Here

BMC conservation: Here

ghyll scrambling in the lake district. Also known as canyoning.
ghyll scrambling in the lake district and canyoning in church beck