Gorge walking, ghyll scrambling and even canyoning (gorge walking in descent)....it's all the same thing. These are fun days that work well either as a half day activity or can be combined with something else, for example rock climbing, to give a superb day. We walk up the ghyll looking for challenges on the way, these are natural obstacles such as deep rock pools, fallen trees and even in some Gorges natural made slides into deep water pool's!

This is steep ground but not steep enough to be classed as true rock climbing. Scrambles are usually put into three grades, grade 1 being the easiet, through to grade 3 being the hardest. Anything thereafter is classed as a rock climb. Generally the sort of ground where you will have to use your hands to ascend and descend and on some of the harder scrambles require the use of a rope. This really is a great way to explore the mountains via a more 'hands on' approach. Most climbers will have started there rock climbing career walking, then scrambling then rock climbing....a natural progression. Some examples of a days scrambling include; Sharp Edge on Blencathra; Pinnacle Ridge on St. Sunday crags; Notch and Slab on Pillar Rock; and Bristly Ridge in North Wales.

The same as the scrambling day, but we will focus a bit more on the techniques used when it comes to using a rope on a scramble. We will look closely on the term 'short roping' - techniques used to safe guard a more serious scramble. We will look at how to coil the rope properly, anchor selection, and what belaying method is appropriate for each stance.

Of course we will be getting as much Scrambling in as possible whilst practising. This is also essential if you are considering a trip to the alps.