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Guided outdoor experiences across the UK

If you want to do more than walk the coast path, this is the page for it. We have pulled together bookable guided experiences from across the UK, from coasteering on the Jurassic Coast to gorge walking in the Brecon Beacons, all run by qualified local instructors. Filter by activity, region, price and experience level to find something that suits you.

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Each activity has its own guide covering what it involves, where to do it, safety and what to bring. Start there if you know what you fancy.

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  • Coniston Extreme Adventure in the Lake District
    CanyoningHiking

    Coniston Extreme Adventure in the Lake District

    Cumbria, United Kingdom

    Discover extreme adventure at Coniston! Max 6 people. Trek, scramble ridges, abseil waterfalls – an adrenaline-packed day awaits!

    5.0(35)From £120
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  • Guided Hikes and Trail Runs in the Lake District
    Hiking

    Guided Hikes and Trail Runs in the Lake District

    Lake District, Cumbria

    Explore Lake District & Yorkshire Dales with guided hikes & runs. From £80, half/full day adventures. Unforgettable landscapes await!

    5.0(35)From £100
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  • Helvellyn Extreme Adventure in the Lake District
    CanyoningHiking

    Helvellyn Extreme Adventure in the Lake District

    Cumbria, United Kingdom

    Discover extreme adventure at Helvellyn! Max 6 people. Trek, scramble ridges, abseil waterfalls – an adrenaline-packed day awaits!

    5.0(35)From £150
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  • Ghyll Scrambling in Stoneycroft Ghyll, Keswick
    CanyoningCoasteering

    Ghyll Scrambling in Stoneycroft Ghyll, Keswick

    Braithwaite, Lake District, Cumbria

    Stoneycroft Ghyll, Braithwaite, Keswick Discover thrills in the Lake District. Ghyll Scrambling adventure from £50. Unforgettable experiences, unbeatable value. Your adventure, your way.

    5.0(35)From £50
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  • Take a Leap on The Esk, Lake District – Ghyll Scrambling
    CanyoningCoasteering

    Take a Leap on The Esk, Lake District – Ghyll Scrambling

    Cumbria, United Kingdom

    The Incredible Esk is the biggested adventure in the Lake District for Ghyll Scrambling. Top quality fun and challenge.

    5.0(35)From £80
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  • Canyoning in The Twiss, Ingleton
    CanyoningCoasteering

    Canyoning in The Twiss, Ingleton

    North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

    The Twiss, Ingleton - Discover thrills in the Yorkshire Dales. Unforgettable experiences, unbeatable value. Your adventure, your way.

    5.0(35)From £85
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  • Extreme experience day in Coniston – Abseil and Ghyll Scrambling
    AbseilingCanyoning

    Extreme experience day in Coniston – Abseil and Ghyll Scrambling

    Coniston, Lake District, Cumbria

    The Extreme Adventure Day is the perfect way to experience the incredible landscape of The Lake District with abseiling in the morning and Ghyll Scrambling in the afternoon.

    5.0(35)From £120
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  • The Ultimate Adventure Date
    CanyoningCoasteering

    The Ultimate Adventure Date

    Coniston, Lake District, Cumbria

    What better way to get to know a prospective partner than to get them wet and jump off some waterfalls? Ghyll Scrambling as a date, followed by champagne and chocolates.

    5.0(35)From £135
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  • Ghyll Scrambling in Church Beck, Coniston – Half-Day
    CanyoningGorge Walking

    Ghyll Scrambling in Church Beck, Coniston – Half-Day

    Coniston, Lake District, Cumbria

    Discover thrills in the Lake District. Ghyll Scrambling adventure. Unforgettable experiences, unbeatable value. Your adventure, your way.

    5.0(35)From £54
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  • Into the Abyss, Hodge Close Quarry Adventure in Coniston
    AbseilingCanyoning

    Into the Abyss, Hodge Close Quarry Adventure in Coniston

    Coniston, Lake District, Cumbria

    Take on Hodge Close Quarry in Coniston for £70pp, with jumps, scrambling, traverses and dark pools on a guided 3–3.5 hour adventure.

    5.0(35)From £70
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  • Abseiling – Cathedral Quarry, Lake District
    Abseiling

    Abseiling – Cathedral Quarry, Lake District

    Cumbria, United Kingdom

    Abseiling in Cathedral Quarry, Coniston, Lake District. Discover thrills in the Lake District. Abseiling adventure from £50. Unforgettable experiences, unbeatable value. Your adventure, your way.

    5.0(35)From £50
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  • Escape The Hills – An Outdoor ‘Escape Room’ in Salcombe, South Devon
    Hiking

    Escape The Hills – An Outdoor ‘Escape Room’ in Salcombe, South Devon

    Devon, United Kingdom

    Unleash your team's potential in Salcombe's captivating outdoor challenge. Solve puzzles, decode messages & explore stunning Devon landscapes. Suitable for ages 6+.

    5.0(14)From £27
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  • 2-Hour Dartmoor Climbing Experiences in South Devon
    Outdoor Climbing

    2-Hour Dartmoor Climbing Experiences in South Devon

    Devon, United Kingdom

    Discover granite climbing on Dartmoor! 2-hour sessions from £40pp. Suitable for ages 8+, no experience needed. Expert guides. Book now!

    5.0(14)From £60
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  • Coasteering in Salcombe, South Devon
    Coasteering

    Coasteering in Salcombe, South Devon

    Devon, United Kingdom

    Discover Salcombe's coastal beauty with coasteering from £45pp. Ages 6+, 2.5hrs, jumps up to 5m, all gear provided. Book now for adventure!

    5.0(14)From £45
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  • Coasteering at Gara Rock in South Devon
    Coasteering

    Coasteering at Gara Rock in South Devon

    Devon, United Kingdom

    Experience thrill at Gara Rock, South Devon: coasteering adventures Mar-Nov, from £65pp, min age 14. Join us for wild swims and cliff jumps! Advanced coasteering

    5.0(14)From £65
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  • Rock Climbing Session in Langdale
    Outdoor Climbing

    Rock Climbing Session in Langdale

    Langdale, Cumbria

    Guided outdoor rock climbing sessions in the Lake District. Private group tours are available on request. From £46pp.

    5.0(13)From £46
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  • Open Group Coasteering on the Lizard Peninsula, Cornwall
    Coasteering

    Open Group Coasteering on the Lizard Peninsula, Cornwall

    Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom

    Open group coasteering session at The Lizard, Cornwall. Cliff jumps, wild swims and cave exploration with expert guides. From £50pp. All kit included.

    5.0(13)From £50
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  • Open Group Coasteering in Mousehole, Cornwall
    Coasteering

    Open Group Coasteering in Mousehole, Cornwall

    Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom

    Group coasteering session at Mousehole Harbour for ages 10+. Includes cliff jumps, sea swims, caves, and free photos. Open to solo adventurers. From £50pp.

    5.0(13)From £50
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  • Private Coasteering from Mousehole, Cornwall
    Coasteering

    Private Coasteering from Mousehole, Cornwall

    Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom

    Private coasteering adventure in Cornwall for ages 6+, with free photos and flexible location based on conditions. Tailored session for 2–16 people. From £40pp.

    5.0(13)From £40
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  • Private Coasteering Session on the Lizard Peninsula
    Coasteering

    Private Coasteering Session on the Lizard Peninsula

    Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom

    Private surf lesson at Praa Sands tailored to your level, with expert coaching, all equipment included, and an extra hour of surf hire — from £40pp.

    5.0(13)From £40
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  • Ghyll Scrambling at Lower Church Beck, Coniston
    Gorge Walking

    Ghyll Scrambling at Lower Church Beck, Coniston

    Cumbria, United Kingdom

    Experience the excitement of ghyll scrambling in Church Beck, Coniston. 3-hour guided session, age 8+, equipment provided. £52pp.

    5.0(13)From £52
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  • Upper Church Beck Ghyll Scrambling Experience
    Gorge Walking

    Upper Church Beck Ghyll Scrambling Experience

    Cumbria, United Kingdom

    High-energy ghyll scrambling in the Lake District with climbs, jumps, and natural water features. 3-hour guided session in Coniston. From £52pp.

    5.0(13)From £52
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  • Ghyll Scrambling at Stickle Ghyll, Ambleside
    Gorge Walking

    Ghyll Scrambling at Stickle Ghyll, Ambleside

    Cumbria, United Kingdom

    Private and group ghyll scrambling in the Lake District focusing on waterfall climbing. 3-hour guided session in Ambleside. From £52pp.

    5.0(13)From £52
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  • Hele Bay’s Adrenaline Adventure – Coasteering in Ilfracombe
    Coasteering

    Hele Bay’s Adrenaline Adventure – Coasteering in Ilfracombe

    Devon, United Kingdom

    Explore adrenaline-fuelled coasteering at Hele Bay, Ilfracombe. £53 for 2.5 hours of adventure. Unforgettable thrills await!

    5.0(12)From £62
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Guided experiences in the South West

We are based in Dorset, so the South West is our home turf and where our coverage runs deepest. The Jurassic Coast is prime coasteering and sea-cliff climbing ground, Dartmoor adds gorge walking and wild swimming inland, and the whole coastline is made for guided sea adventures. If you already walk our local trails, a guided session is the natural next step, the same coast you know from the clifftop, seen from the water or the rock instead.

Why book a guided experience?

Because the guide is the whole point. For anything involving cold water, tides, waterfalls or exposed rock, an experienced local instructor is the difference between a good day and a genuinely dangerous one.

  • Qualified and insured providers. Every experience in the directory is run by a professional provider. Guides are trained in first aid and emergency procedures and know the local conditions.
  • Kit is provided. For water activities that means a wetsuit, buoyancy aid and helmet. For climbing it means ropes, harness and helmet. You do not need to own any of it to start.
  • They read the conditions. Providers assess weather, sea state and water levels before every session and will move or cancel if it is not safe. That local judgement is what you are paying for.
  • All abilities catered for. Most sessions run from first-timers up. The guide scales the difficulty, the jumps and the pace to the group.

Outdoor experiences make a good gift

An experience beats another bit of kit for most people, and a guided adventure is an easy gift to get right. Coasteering, a gorge day or a guided climb gives someone a proper day out with all the kit and safety handled, whether they are seasoned or have never tried it. Booking is done through Adventuro, so availability, vouchers and gift options are handled on their side. Browse by activity and region above, then follow the link through to sort the booking.

Frequently asked questions

What are guided outdoor experiences?
Guided outdoor experiences are outdoor activities run by qualified, insured instructors, such as coasteering, gorge walking, wild swimming, guided walks and rock climbing. The guide provides the safety kit, reads the conditions and scales the activity to your ability, so you can try something new without owning the gear or the expertise.
Do I book on Coast & Fell?
No. You browse and filter the experiences here, then click through to our partner Adventuro to book. Adventuro handles the booking and payment directly with the provider. We earn a small commission when you book through our links, at no extra cost to you.
Do I need any experience?
For most activities, no. Coasteering, gorge walking, wild swimming, taster climbs and abseiling all run sessions for complete beginners, with the guide controlling the pace and difficulty. Mountaineering and some winter or graded activities do expect existing hill experience, which the listing will make clear.
What activities can I book?
The directory covers coasteering, gorge walking and canyoning, wild swimming, guided walks and hikes, outdoor rock climbing, abseiling and mountaineering, spread across the UK.
Where in the UK are experiences available?
Coverage is UK-wide, with the strongest choice in South West England (Dorset, Cornwall, Devon and Somerset), followed by North West England, Scotland and Wales. Popular areas include the Jurassic Coast, Dartmoor, the Lake District, Snowdonia, Pembrokeshire and the Scottish Highlands.
How long does a session last?
Most standard sessions run two to four hours. Guided walks, climbs and mountain-skills days are typically half-day or full-day. The exact duration is shown on each listing.
Can I buy an experience as a gift?
Yes. Guided experiences make a strong gift, with the kit and safety handled for the recipient. Gift and voucher options are managed by Adventuro, so browse by activity and region here and follow the link through to arrange it.
What does it cost?
Prices vary by activity, provider and region, with shorter group sessions such as gorge walking often starting around £40 per person. Current pricing is shown on each Adventuro listing before you book.

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