Name: Crags Adventures
Rating: 5.0

Crags Adventures

Crags Adventures, Helm Rd, Windermere LA23 2HF, United Kingdom

1-90 Years

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Crags Adventures in Windermere is a small, family-run outdoor company that has been operating since 2012. They specialise in adrenaline-filled adventures like canyoning and ghyll scrambling, offering experiences with the highest safety standards and top-quality equipment. Their activities are aimed at adventurous adults and older teens who are looking for a full-on challenge .

Key activities include Ghyll Scrambling, where you climb waterfalls, scramble over rocks, and jump into pools; Canyoning, which involves descending mountain streams through sliding, abseiling, and rope work; and Abseiling in the dramatic Hodge Close Quarry, lowering yourself down 100–120 ft cliff faces. For those who enjoy climbing, there’s also Dry Scrambling at The Bell or Raven Crag, combining climbing and ridge scrambling in scenic locations .

Pricing is activity-based, starting at £65 for 2–3 hour sessions like Stickle Ghyll or Coppermines Canyon, £90 for longer Crypt Canyon trips, and up to £130 for Devil’s Canyon (5–6 hours). Abseiling is £65, while Dry Scrambling is £70.

Overall, Crags Adventures is a must-visit for thrill-seekers in the Lake District. With expert guiding, unique canyoning qualifications, and breathtaking locations, it offers some of the UK’s best outdoor adventure experiences.

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Ghyll Scrambling

Ghyll Scrambling in the Lake District is a must do activity. It typically involves scaling waterfalls on a rope, scrambling over rocks and jumping into pools of water as you go. It can also involve a slide.
Is it different to canyoning? Its a very similar activity and lots of the elements are the same however there’s one major difference – ghyll scrambling involves scaling waterfalls and canyoning involves a desending them.

Canyoning

Canyoning is descending (going down) a mountain stream. This typically involves a combination of either some or all of the following: sliding, jumping, abseiling, zip-lining and being lowered on a rope down waterfalls.
People get hung up with what the difference is between canyoning and ghyll scrambling is. The only difference is that with one you go up and the other you come down a mountain stream.

Abseiling

The abseil sessions take place in a massive disused quarry in Little Langdale called Hodge Close. The abseil is in the region of 100-120 ft. Stunning scenic views will surround you but they can only be enjoyed if you dare open your eyes.
You will lower yourself down a big cliff face on a rope in a disused slate quarry. Abseiling is a simple but adrenaline filled way to spend your time in the Lake District. It involves lowering yourself down a massive cliff face on a rope and harness.

Dry Scrambling

Dry scrambling involves a roped scramble up ‘The Bell” or “Raven Crag” depending on your location. These scrambles take place on that fantastic terrain that is too steep or exposed to be a walk but not steep enough to be classified as a rock climb.
The Bell and Raven Crag both have scrambles of grade 2-3. This means that both of the scrambles offer a hard way or an easy way, making both a perfect taster into what scrambling is all about.