The Lake District Via Ferrata Extreme was launched in 2012, and is a favoured way to get round the course. More full on than the Classic it starts by dropping you down the mountainside via the large and secure metal cables, which are anchored to the hillside. You will be faced will all sorts of challenges, including; vertical ladder climbs, mountain edges, Burma bridges and sky ladders! Just how a Via Ferrata should be! therefore, likewise, firstly because
Top out:
Like the Lake District Classic Via Ferrata, after the final scramble you emerge on top of fleetwith Pike which has some of the best known views of the Lake District and Buttermere lake.
Please read the Key Information:
Private ‘your own group’ so not with other Via Ferrata people
£60pp
Minimum age 10 years
Minimum height 1m 30cm tall
All under 16’s must be accompanied by a participating adult (18+)
Approximately 3 hours in length. Depending on fitness/weather.
You do not need previous climbing experience
You will be guided throughout the activity by professional mountain guides
Security is by a long and thick metal wire which you will be attached to at all times
Bring appropriate clothing/footwear – closed shoes/boots. Harness/Lanyards will be provided.
This is a SSSI site which means it’s a very environmentally friendly and delicate area – Your instructor will brief you more on this
Pricing:
£60 per person (for 2 or more persons) Individual sessions available.
** Please note, we will need to meet 20 minutes before our booked departure time. This will then enable us to sort paperwork out. Failure to do so may forfeit your experience, and therefore not be able to participate in your chosen activity!**
