Gorge walking is an activity that involves scrambling up and down a 4 km long small mountain stream. Participants are challenged to balance over boulders, slide into pools and scramble up waterfalls. All participants can expect to get wet. In all but the coldest weather total immersion is a distinct possibility. The activity demands a high degree of commitment but no previous experience is required and the challenges can be pitched at a level appropriate to the participants.

The activity is seen by most people as exciting and adventurous. We present the activity in such a way as to demand cooperation and teamwork in order to complete the task.

The gorges we use can be exited at pretty well any point and non participant observers can accompany the group if an adult is present to look after them.

 With?

In most weather conditions we issue fleecy tops or t-shirts in summer time and bottoms with full waterproofs in winter time. Helmets are mandatory.

 Why?

To present achievable personal challenges.

As a vehicle for promoting teamwork.

To motivate - its lots of fun!

To raise self esteem through achievement.

To promote the concept of taking responsibility for own safety.

 Notes.

We provide neopren suits for all and life jackets for non-swimmers. Non swimmers may take part in this activity but must never be immersed in water beyond their depth which might mean that they cannot undertake all the challenges that the rest.

This activity is always wet in between November-May and can be some cold despite the protective clothing. Drying in the months June-October

Max Group size = 15 + guides. Adult accompanying staff not counted in this ratio. The trip is subject to minimum 6 participants.

The trip is subject to minimum 6 participants.