The Lake District is the Adventure Capital of the UK… the perfect holiday destination if you like a little action and adventure. Whether you are a novice climber that’s keen to learn the ropes or an adrenaline junkie, we have something to suit all abilities.
We have teamed up with Kong Adventure to offer our guests 3 activities for the price of 2 when staying at one of our Lake District hotels.
If you’d like to have a go at any of these activities, but have never done it before, then this is for you. Kong Adventure instructors will guide you and help you develop your new skills, during a fun session where all equipment will be provided.
Ice Climbing… Can you handle the cold?
Learn the skills to climb indoor safely, then tackle the incredible Ice Wall! Your instructor will teach you how to ice climb using ice axes and crampons whilst improving upon your new skills. This is a fantastic chance to try a true extreme sport in a safe and controlled environment.
Price: £35 // Duration: 1.5 hours
Indoor Climbing… Learn the ropes
If you have never climbed before, but want to learn to how then this is for you. Once you have achieved the safety standard, you can then spend the rest of the day climbing unsupervised, for no extra charge.
Price: £18 // Duration: 1 hour with tuition
Outdoor Climbing… Intro to real rock
This is a fun and relaxed session at a local crag, which will be selected for your group’s ability and aims. A qualified instructor will give you a chance to get to grips with real rock, whilst teaching you some basic rope work skills.
Price: £30 // Duration: 3 hours
Absailing… Once you’ve gone up you’ll need to come down
Combine an outdoor climbing lesson on a local crag, with the thrill of abseiling back down again.
Price: £30 // Duration: 2.5 hours
Ghyll Scrambling… Perfect for those wet days, or even the sunny ones!
Ghyll scrambling is a wet descent off a Lakeland mountain stream, including: jumping off waterfalls, diving into pools, sliding down shoots and wading through the water.
Price: £30 // Duration: 3 hours
Via Ferrata… Not for the faint hearted
A system of metal ladders rungs, bridges and nets, leads you up the side of Fleetwith Pike, with spectacular views and challenges the whole way up.
Price £39 // Duration: 3 hours
How to book
To book a break at one of our Lake District Hotels and take advantage of this offer call 0800 840 1240.
All activities must be pre-booked by calling Kong Adventure on 017687 75907 and quoting your booking reference number, which starts with ‘BK’.
On the day of your activity make sure you take your registration card or confirmation letter with you to show on arrival at your pre-booked activity.
Terms & Conditions
All activities must be pre-booked direct with Kong Adventure. All activities must be carried out under the guidance of a Kong instructor. Kong Advenure terms and conditions apply.
