Gorge Walking and Ghyll Scrambling: the Best 3 Trips

1.Ghyll Scrambling Water Adventure in the Lake District

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 283 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $97Our pick

You’ll spend about three hours scrambling down Stonycroft Ghyll near Keswick, using provided wetsuits, helmets, and safety gear. Guides such as Andy, Woody, Adam, and J make the route friendly and controlled, with slides, jumps, rock climbs, and waterfall pools. You’ll walk about 10 minutes to the starting point, then return to the meeting place afterward.

“Such a wonderful way to spend a hot, sunny morning. The water was so refreshing. All equipment provided and John was a great guide… clear and straight and good with all ages, including mine. I’m not so good with heights, but managed all of it without too much screaming 😬 and was secretly a bit proud of myself as we wandered back down the hill at the end. Think I might go again ….”

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2.Gorge Walking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $89Best value

At Ashgill Force near Alston, you’ll spend about three and a half hours moving through a natural gorge with guides such as Mark, Kerry, Chris and Craig. Expect at least 10 challenges, including rock slides, waterfall climbs, jumps into deep pools and river caves. Wetsuit gear and waterproof photos are included.

“We went Gorge Walking on the hottest day of the year. It was so much fun. Our guide was really knowledgeable and explained everything really clearly. The whole experience was really well organised. Some of the jumps are not for the faint hearted. I would definitely recommend!”

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3.Gorge Scrambling in Snowdonia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $109

Scramble through a Welsh gorge near Betws-y-Coed with an activity guide, climbing past waterfalls, pools, boulders, and rock walls. Your guide provides a 5mm wetsuit, socks, helmet, harness, and other safety gear. The three-hour outing begins at the Newborough Arms at 10:30 am and ends there, with free photos, videos, cake, and drinks afterward.

“Sol was amazing. We went the day after Storm Babet so he gave us a choice of a tamer gorge. We chose that and glad we did. Sol gave us a good safety brief, had all the correct equipment and was really good with our 8 year old. There was fun and history along the way. And of course, cake and drinks at the end. Finally, Sol took videos and photos along the way and sent these all to us at the end of the day. Would definitely recommend.”

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