Take a unique 'one of kind' underground adventure deep inside the caverns of Honister Slate Mine, Keswick.
Similar to the Via Ferrata Xtreme, but this activity takes you in to the heart of a historic Lake District mountain in to areas only used be miners 100 years ago. As you climb and scramble up vertical rock walls of this historical mine, you'll be scaling airy bridges and tackling metal ladders attached to the rock in this subterranean world.
09:30 - 12:30
13:30 - 16:30
Times may vary
Minimum 11 years
Due to the size of the ladders and height of safety cables you must be 1.4m tall (or above) to participate.
Qualified Instructor
Harness
Helmet
All technical gear
Warm outdoor clothes
Trainers or Boots
Wet weather gear
Gloves and Hat
Drink
Climb the Mine is an adrenaline filled indoor adventure climbing / scrambling system that uses a permanently fixed cable for safety and protection up the rock face.
This is the perfect activity regardless of what the Lake District weather throws at us as we shelter inside the mine. You will leave this activity energised and excited for more.
For those looking for a challenge. For families with younger children, Climb the Mine means you can share in an activity together.
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