Taking full control of your descent down a vertical cliff. You'll be thrilled to arrive back on the ground, and looking back up you'll have an overriding feeling of success at what you have achieved.
09:30 - 12:30
13:30 - 16:30
Minimum 8 years
Qualified Instructor
Harness
Helmet
All technical gear
Warm outdoor clothes
Trainers or Boots
Wet weather gear
Insect Repellent (Weather Dependant)
Sun Cream (Weather Dependant)
For those looking for a real challenge and wanting to push themselves.
With venues across the wider Lake District, from small rock outcrops to 120 foot of vertical cliffs. You'll wear a harness and helmet for protection and attached to ropes anchored at the top of the cliff as you control the speed of your own descent.
Originally used to aid climbers and mountaineers to retreat from a climb, Abseiling can be a stand-alone activity but is best combined with a rock climbing session to get a full experience - all you need is a go for it attitude.
Abseiling is a perfect family activity as everyone can have a go. A superb option for small groups and school parties especially when conbined with a Rock Climbing session.
**THERE WILL BE NO ABSEILING IN 2023**
COST: £25 per person (inc.VAT)
Min. CHARGE: £100 for up to 4 people (inc.VAT)
IMPORTANT: If booking less than 14 days ahead, please contact us for availability before making your online booking.
"The mountain leaders for our Year 10 Geography Field-trip made sure our group were safe and well cared for, and helped us to achieve all of our goals. The team were experienced and informative and dealt with all of our young people with professionalism, care and good humour. We are looking forward to next years trip already".
Mark McNally
Head of Geography - Northfield School
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