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Rock Climbing and 150ft Abseil in Langdale with Path to Adventure
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Rock Climbing
Challenge yourself - have a go at Rock climbing.
The Lake District is the birthplace of climbing in Britain, offering a huge variety of options to suit everyone. Our qualified and experienced instructors will be there to coach you and show you the ropes!
Rock climbing venues
Venues we use are around the Langdale, Coniston, Ulverston and Western Lakes area in the Lake District but if you have somewhere specific in mind please contact us.
Intro to Rock climbing
Join us in the beautiful Langdale valley where you will spend the morning at an elevated crag where you will have stunning views along the valley throughout your climbing. During the session our local instructor will show you the ropes, how to tie knots and teaching you to belay safely. Challenge yourself to climb various routes up the rock face and learn some useful techniques and tips that will help your climbing. Our small participant to instructor’s ratio will give you plenty of opportunity to climb and learn.
Allow 3 Hours
Adventurers Rock Climbing
Book a whole day adventure. Drive over the famous Wrynose or Hard Knott Pass and park at its highest point. Then walk 25 minutes to an altitude of 500 metres where you'll be met with spectacular views of the grand Lakeland mountains. Perched on the side of the slope is one of the Lake Districts finest crags where you'll be rewarded with some amazing rock climbing.
Minimum age 10 years
Allow up to 5 hours
Private Guided Climbing
Have you been climbing for a while, but want to experience something new? Let one of our expert climbing guides lead you up to one of Lakes Districts famous mountain crags. Have a crag in mind - great! or use our extensive local knowledge to choose a venue that suits your level and experience.
For experienced climbers only. Maximum of 2 clients to 1 guide.
Allow 6+ hours
150ft Cathedral Quarry Abseil
The ultimate adrenaline rush! As seen in Bear Grylls Mission with Warwick Davis
We'll take you on a 25 minute guided walk through beautiful woodland and 17th & 18th century slate mines with their rich history. The destination is Cathedral Quarry - bought by Beatrix Potter in 1929 and donated to the National Trust, it is preserved today for its geological interest as an important part of the local landscape. It is situated close to the village of Coniston. Here you can explore the awesome cavern and tunnels of the quarry. After exploring the quarry we'll make our way to the top where you'll have stunning views across the Langdale valley. You'll have the opportunity to have a few goes at abseiling down the big walls of the 150ft quarry. There are smaller abseils here too if you would like to build up to the big one.
Our friendly expert instructor will be there to help you every step of the way.
Want to follow in Bear Grylls footsteps? Path to Adventure provided safety and technical support on Bear Grylls mission with Warwick Davis. Do the abseil as seen on ITV!
Allow 4-5 hours
Opening Times
* Open 7 days a week. Advanced booking required. Contact us to book or you can book our public sessions online.
We can be flexible regarding timings. Typically, our half day activities last between 2 – 3hrs and a full day is 5 – 6hrs.
Guide Prices
We run half day public Introduction to Climbing sessions in Langdale during the school holidays at only £39pp. If our times and dates don't suit your plans or you would like a different experience or venue - private sessions are available all year round and start from £45 per person for a half day and £72 for a full day’s adventure (based on a party of 4).
Cathedral Quarry abseil days are £60 per person (based on a party of 4). Duration approx: 4 hrs.
Visit our website for full prices (https://www.pathtoadventure.co.uk/prices).
Discounts offered for multi activities and large groups. Combine activities to make the most of your adventure or spend a few days with us and see more of what the Lake District has to offer.
Facilities
Catering
- Picnic site
Groups
- Facilities for educational visits
- Facilities for groups
Property Facilities
- Postbox
- Public toilets
Site Features
- Regional Tourist Board Member
Target Markets
- Coach parties accepted
Tripadvisor
Travelers Choice 2020
- Excellent124
- Very Good1
- Average0
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Awards
- Visit Britain
We're Good to Go 2020 - Cumbria Awards
Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016
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