Canyoning

Introduction to Canyoning and history

If scaling cliffs only to jump off them into bubbling rapids and scramble to the other side of the river is your idea of fun, then maybe canyoning is the sport for you. Canyoning means navigating down fast flowing rivers by all means available - climbing, jumping into deep pools, short swims, rope-work and rock-hopping.

Canyoning is loads of fun, improves your fitness, physical skills and self confidence. Moreover, it is open to all levels of ability, so whether you’re up for a gentle adventure or a heart-racing challenge there is a canyoning trip to suit you. Canyoning is becoming increasingly popular for corporate team-building exercises, fun days out and even really different stag or hen parties.

As canyoning can be a fairly risky activity conducted over a varied landscape it usually takes place with a guide. A canyoning guide will have excellent local knowledge and be skilled in a variety of outdoors skills such as rock-climbing, abseiling and orienteering. Your guide must also be qualified in first-aid, should any accident occur, and will be fully aware of all the hazards that could occur in a canyoning trip.