in Stonycroft Ghyll - Featured on BBC1's Country File!
Stonycroft Ghyll, near Keswick, was the original Ghyll Scrambling activity in the Lake District, and has been used by outdoor adventure groups for at least 35 years - and is the ideal introduction to the amazing sport of ghyll scrambling. Developed by the Victorians as one of the Lake Districts first adventure activities, let our experienced instructors take you on a water experience you won't forget!
Activity Summary
Meet at the bottom of the Ghyll, 10min drive from Keswick, in the beautiful Newlands Valley.
Kit up with wetsuits, waterproofs and helmets before heading up the short walk to the start.
Enter the water, get wet and scramble, slide and jump our way down the pools.
Complete the ghyll scramble, dry out, and return to Keswick!
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The Lake District is THE home of ghyll scrambling, and we can offer our groups half day and full day ghyll scrambling activities, from the mighty Esk Gorge (full day) aka Esk Ghyll to a shorter 1/2 day trip in Church Beck or Honister Ghyll in the Northern Lake District. They are all great fun trips out for adults, children, friends, families, stags, hen parties and anyone who has a swimming costume and doesn't mind getting wet! Get in touch, and see why this is our most popular experience!