Gorge Scrambling in North Wales
Our Gorge Scrambling adventure is probably the best activity in all of North Wales for small people aged 4 – 8 years. You won’t find and another activity so accessible that immerses you in such beautiful nature. Explore the mountain river gorge experiencing slides, pools, jumps and cascades.
Geared up in 5mm wetsuits and floatation buoyancy aids we head in to the temperate rainforest and explore our way down the flowing river. All obstacles are easily bypassed and there are no technical sections; this trip is perfect for the little people.
The best thing about the gorge scrambling is the flexibility children have to explore their surroundings. Learn about nature, the forest, the plants and the animals. Practice your adventuring skills and try new things; do some jumps, get under the waterfalls, float the cascading rapids. Children are free to seek out their own adventure in a way that feels comfortable to them. In unusually high water the gorge can be pretty exciting even for older children; trips can be easily modified depending on conditions.
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Duration
The Gorge Scrambling adventure takes approximately 3 hours. This is from when you arrive to when you leave which includes getting geared up and walking in to and out of the gorge. Expect up to 1.5hrs in the river.
Age Guide
Under normal conditions the age guide for Gorge Scrambling is 4-10 years. For most children over 7 or 8 we generally recommend the Canyon trip. We also often combine the Gorge and Canyon because it’s easy to avoid the slide and waterfall.
Location
We meet at a private parking area close to the gorge (near Porthmadog / Blaenau Ffestiniog). Generally you’ll need transport to get there. Once you book your trip you’ll get the exact Google Maps pin location.
You Need
You’ll need swimwear, a towel and some shoes you don’t mind getting wet (no sandals / crocs / beach shoes). You’ll also need some old loose fitting shorts (we often have spares).
We Provide
All trips are instructor led, no specialist equipment required! You’ll be kitted up in a 5mm winter wetsuit, a harness, buoyancy aid and helmet. In early spring / late autumn we offer neoprene socks, gloves and a hat!
Price
We have a basic pricing structure across all activities; £40 per child and £50 per adult. If you’re part of a big group we may be able to offer a discount; get in touch and we can get your adventure organised.
Can’t See What You Want?
Normally the calendar on our online booking system is fairly up to date but just because an activity, date or time isn’t showing as available on there doesn’t mean we can’t do it! It’s always worth dropping us a quick e-mail to see what’s possible. Especially during our busy periods (or midweek out of the high season when we may appear to be closed) we can often add extra sessions at request. We also regularly open up midweek sessions if there is any interest and we are available; again, get in touch and we can get something organised for you.
Don’t Leave It Last Minute!
Bear in mind that myself (George) and my partner Rachel personally run all our adventures so this means we’re very limited to the number of people we can take out. Moreover once someone books an activity online e.g rock climbing, all the other activities scheduled at the same start time get closed. This means we can go from appearing to have a huge amount of availability to actually having very little availability in one booking.
Do not leave it to the last minute to book your adventure; our adventures are generally sold out every weekend and every day during holidays. We hate disappointing people so make sure you’re organised. Furthermore we also need at least 24hrs notice for activities and it’s very rare we’re able to accommodate same day bookings unless you phone before 7/8am.
Book With A Trusted Company!
With 15 years experience and over 3000 online reviews you can be assured you’re in safe hands. That’s a lot of feedback for a small business run by two people! We don’t employ any freelance staff and because we personally run every trip ourselves we keep quality control at an incredibly high standard. No one is as enthusiastic about running amazing adventures as we are.
Qualified, Experienced & Insured?
BEWARE! Qualifications, experience and insurance are NOT a legal requirement in the adventure activities industry. Whoever you choose as your guide, it’s your responsibility to make sure they’re up to the job and at the very least have an insurance policy! This obviously isn’t as easy as it sounds; companies don’t advertise this sort of thing (or lack of).
We’re highly qualified (MCI, RCI, ML, LCMLA, MBLA amongst others), are members of professional bodies including the BMC and AMI and we’re covered by an appropriate insurance policy. Furthermore we have over 15 years experience running trips plus we are both North Wales locals having grown up in the outdoor environment here.
Quality Equipment
We use good quality safety equipment and critically for our water activities we use winter thickness sealed wetsuits all year round. This is the single biggest factor that keeps you warm in the river! Not all companies have warm clients; it’s one of our top priorities and one of the big reasons everyone has so much fun on our Canyoning adventures. No one enjoys being cold, us included…
Is This Adventure For Me?
You need a very low level of physical fitness for the Gorge Scrambling adventure. The walk in is approximately 15 minutes, and if you have very small children (eg age 4) they may need carrying for some of the walk. The trip itself is not that physical but the walk out is 15 minutes uphill and steep at the start. Again, tired small people often need a shoulder ride! If you have heart problems, this almost certainly isn’t the trip for you. We have wetsuits in all shapes and sizes and there’s generally no weight limit provided you’re mobile enough (we have taken plenty of customers ~130kg).
What If I Can’t Swim?
Swiming basically isn’t required for in the Gorge but there are a few sections with deep water. In normal water levels, provided you’re happy to float along being carried down the river by your buoyancy aid swimming isn’t critical. However, if you’re scared of water / you don’t want to get your face wet / you don’t have anyone thats happy to tow you about, it might not be a good idea. After very heavy rain some swimming ability is very helpful although everything is generally avoidable. We don’t expect small children to be good swimmers, so this gives you an idea of the skills required. Don’t underestimate children though, many will take the bull by the horns and accomplish what adults are too afraid to….
