Abseiling

A real personal challenge tackling your head for heights, with a lasting sense of achievement.

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.

Quick Info

TIMINGS

09:30 - 12:30
13:30 - 16:30

YOUNGEST AGE

Minimum 8 years

INCLUDED

Qualified Instructor
Harness
Helmet
All technical gear

YOU'LL NEED

Warm outdoor clothes
Trainers or Boots
Wet weather gear
Insect Repellent (Weather Dependant)
Sun Cream (Weather Dependant)

What do you need to know about Abseiling?

For those looking for a real challenge and wanting to push themselves. 

With venues 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.


LOGISTICS
  • The meeting point is in a small Pay and Display National Trust carpark.
  • Please travel in as few cars as possible, there is not a lot of parking available.
  • There are no toilets available at the carpark.
  • Your instructor will meet you at the venue.
  • Full joining instructions available on booking your place.

Add some more adventure to your day.

Rock Climbing

Canoeing

Ghyll Scrambling

Coracle Building

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