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Multi-adventure day for families in the Lake District: Canoeing, via ferrata and abseiling

Multi-adventure day for families in the Lake District: Canoeing, via ferrata and abseiling
Multi-adventure day for families in the Lake District: Canoeing, via ferrata and abseiling
Multi-adventure day for families in the Lake District: Canoeing, via ferrata and abseiling

Join Paul, an AMI/MIA-certified mountain guide, for a fun and exhilarating day of canoeing, climbing via ferrata and abseiling in England's unique and beautiful Lake District.

Private

1 Day

Jun - Sep

Intermediate

All levels


Highlights

  • Experience three different outdoor activities in the space of one day.
  • Enjoy the stunning scenery of England's Lake District.
  • Climb to the top of a local mountain using Via Ferrata.

Description

Join me for a thrilling and eclectic day of canoeing, climbing Via Ferrata and abseiling in England’s pristine Lake District!

We’ve got a lot to do on this family-friendly day of adventure, so we’ll start out nice and early. Please note that for the Via Ferrata portion of the day participants must be a minimum of age 10 years and minimum height of 1.3 meters tall.

First on our agenda will be some canoeing on Lake Derwent. An excellent way to start any day, paddling on Lake Derwent allows us to appreciate the beauty of the area while out on the open water. Depending on the weather, we may even have a swim before we finish.

Once we’re back ashore, we head to our next activity for the day: the Rocky Mountain Way Via Ferrata. This Via Ferrata wire course is the real deal. Once we’re strapped into all of our equipment, we will make our way through the course, heading out along the mountain side and getting some spectacular views too. We’ll explore tunnels and head over swinging bridges before arriving at the mountain’s summit.

Our final stop of the day is possibly the most exciting. We will be trying out abseiling and rappelling along a rock face. With various different heights, there is something for everyone here. Just gear up, lean back and enjoy the way down!

So what are you waiting for? Book now for an incredible day of canoeing, climbing Via Ferrata and abseiling in the stunning scenery of the Lake District.

If you like the look of this trip then I think you will also enjoy my multi-adventure day of caving, rock climbing and abseiling in the lovely Lake District!

Price includes

  • Guiding fee
  • Permit and entrance fees

Price details

  • Please note, we offer a family deal of £350 for up to 4 people + £40 per person (maximum of 5 people). If you have a group larger than 6, contact me and we can make special arrangements.

About the guide

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Paul

5.0

(12)

Summer Mountaineering Instructor

Summer Mountaineering Instructor and Winter Mountain Leader.

I am the owner at Rock n Ridge and have spent over 20 years enjoying the mountains of the UK & Europe. I hold the Mountain Instructors Award (MIA) which is the highest ‘summer’ outdoor qualification in the UK, and the Winter Mountain Leader qualification. I also have qualifications in Mountain Biking, Canoeing & is a Pilates instructor.

I am passionate about my work and find that I can easily build rapport with people. I decided to set up Rock n Ridge in 2017 for my love and passion of the outdoors, as well as the fun and enjoyment of sharing that love with others.

Languages

English

Certificates

AMI MIA

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What people are saying about Paul

Martin

I was very fortunate to spend time climbing in England's Lake District in Nov 2024 with Paul Bedford. What a terrific guy and a great adventure! I can't recommend him highly enough. He was very safe and skilled, taught me heaps, knew the area extremely well and was great company. Just wished we'd had more time together. Thank you Explore-Share for connecting me to Paul and supporting our trip. I'd give Paul six stars if I could.

James

Had a great day with Paul scrambling Pinnacle Ridge in the Lake District. Paul was a brilliant guide, very patient (especially with my abysmal rope work skills!), knowledgeable and above all, kept me safe so I could enjoy the day. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Rock n Ridge and will use them again. Thanks again for a great day 👍

keri

All went realy well and we were well looked after at all times

Heather

Great guide that was super knowledgable and gave me a full day of great climbing. He taught me a lot about what I wanted to learn, and did everything that I requested for the trip! Awesome dude and a great trip.

William

Paul is the man! Great guide.


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