Kit Lists & Directions

 

Canyoning - Esk Gorge

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We provide the best kit and equipment. Our winter thickness wetsuits and snug neoprene socks are always clean, dry and fitted correctly, enabling you to have a fantastic experience whatever the weather. Provide us with your sizes so we can bring an appropriate selection for you to choose from.

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What to bring

For the walk in (45 mins) : 

• A pair of walking boots or sturdy trainers.

• Waterproof clothing

• Warm Layers

• Lunch and water

• Medication

 

Please note, you will need to leave all valuables behind during your session and remove any jewellery, especially rings.

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To go into the Ghyll with:

 

• A pair of sturdy trainers or walking boots to go into the ghyll with. These need to be able to lace up tight so that they stay on in the moving water. Please note crocs, lightweight water shoes or sandals are not appropriate.

• ESSENTIAL - Lightweight Jogging bottoms or leggings (not shorts) to go over the wetsuit (to protect the legs of the suit). We have spares if you need them.

• Swimming costume or shorts for under the wetsuit.

• Medication

• Glasses wearers - Glasses strap recommended.

• Towel to change.

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Where to meet:

Please allow extra time to get to this venue as Sat nav timings are often not correct due to the nature of the roads being fairly small, narrow and windy, especially if you are coming over Wrynose and Hardknott passes.

 

Esk Gorge - Grid reference NY210, 011

The parking for this near the old red phone box close to Jubilee Bridge at the bottom of Hardknott Pass.

The nearest postcode to here is CA19 1TH, but please note, this is for all the houses in that part of the valley so use the directions. 

 

If you are coming into Eskdale Valley from the West - Eskdale Green/Ulpha direction - follow the postcode until you reach Boot. Continue on from here for 1.5 miles, go over Wha House bridge and continue on for ½ a mile. You’ll see a large grassy layby and directly after this an old red phone box. Park on the grassy verge. If you go over a cattle grid and start going up a very steep hill (Hardknott pass) you’ve missed it.

 

If you are coming from the East - Ambleside direction - take the A593 West out of Ambleside and head towards Little Langdale, continue onto Wrynose pass then Hardknott pass. You’ll pass the parking for Hardknott Fort (ruins) which you will be able to see as you make your way down the hill. The last very steep downhill section will bring you to a wooded area, pass through here and over a cattle grid. You’ll then see an old red phone box on your right and shortly after this a large grassy verge to park on your left. You can use the postcode above but it is just a guide and is for all the houses in that area. WARNING  - THIS ROAD CONSISTS OF 2 STEEP AND NARROW MOUNTAIN PASSES. If you are not confident driving on very narrow, steep roads then avoid Wrynose and Hardknott pass and go round via a main road in the West and then come in from Eskdale/Boot.

 

Other useful info:

The Gorge is approximately a 45 minute walk from the car parking. You will carry everything you need for the session in a rucksack.

 

We do not recommend non participants accompany group members. There are limited observation points and parts of the bank and surrounding area is a protected environmental site (SSSI). 

 

The nearest pub is 5 minutes drive away from the parking. The closest toilet and shop is in Eskdale Green -15 minutes drive away.

 

Booking is essential.

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What3words address: alarmed.sank.patrolled

 

Grid Ref: NY210, 011.