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from just £140* per person

Includes lunch & drinks. Group discount available

Howstean Experience

Three amazing Activities in one fun day out

The How Stean Experience is a one-of-a-kind full-day outdoor adventure session, which includes our 3 most popular activities including a delicious lunch and drink!

Experience a Full Day of Activities

Experience the ultimate adventure with How Stean Gorge’s comprehensive ‘How Stean Experience,’ where thrill-seekers can dive into three exhilarating activities all in one unforgettable day! Our package features a thrilling trio of gorge walking, abseiling, and Via Ferrata, offering an action-packed day amid the stunning Yorkshire landscape.

  • Via Ferrata / High Ropes Course
  • Abseiling
  • Gorge Walking

Traverse the towering walls of the Gorge, descend on ropes, land big jumps, and slide into plunge pools! Everything you could want to do in the Gorge is here in 6 HOURS of top adventure fun!

3 Amazing Activities
Activity 1 

Via Ferrata / High Ropes Course

Prepare to test your nerves and agility as you conquer the Via Ferrata and High Ropes Course. Climb like a mountaineer, navigating along iron rungs and cables, providing a safe but thrilling ascent. The High Ropes Course will challenge your balance and courage as you traverse suspended obstacles amidst the treetops.

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Activity 2

Abseiling

Summon your inner adventurer and take the plunge with abseiling! Feeling the rush of adrenaline as you control your own descent from a bridge across the gorge! The stunning views around you will only add to the unforgettable experience.

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Activity 3

Gorge Walk / Ghyll Scrambling

Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature as you explore the rugged terrain of the gorge. Wade through glistening waters, scramble over rocks, and navigate through the twists and turns of the gorge. Ghyll Scrambling will have your heart racing as you overcome the challenges presented by the elements.

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Why Choose the How Stean Experience

How Stean Gorge is a spectacular limestone ravine carved out over thousands of years by water flow and is the perfect location for outdoor activities like gorge walking. It is geographically unique, as it’s one of the only places in the UK where you can comfortably enjoy both rock sports and canoeing in a single day. It is also a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Nidderdale, An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – why choose anywhere else?

You will be safely cared for by our professional experienced instructors who use How Stean Gorge. The location and facilities are second to none, everything is onsite. A truly unique experience.
No getting changed on the side of a road or carpark or walking miles to the venue. We have a well stocked equipment store with changing rooms, hot showers and café just metres away from many of our activities.

How Stean Experience

Explore the rugged terrains and conquer challenges with expert guidance, premium equipment, and a safety-first approach! With all equipment provided and guided by our skilled instructors, you can immerse yourself in a day of thrills and discovery with us here on the How Stean Experience at How Stean Gorge!

What’s Included?
  • All quality safety and personal equipment to keep you warm and comfy
  • Via Ferrata / High Ropes Course
  • 40ft Free Hanging Bridge Abseil
  • Walkthrough Tom Taylors Cave
  • Gorge Walking
  • Free Entrance to the Gorge and Caves Visitor Attraction
  • A Friendly, Highly-Qualified Instructor
  • Amazing memories!

 

Comfortable Outdoor Clothing

You may get a little mucky!

Swimming costume/underwear

To wear under the wetsuit

Sturdy Footwear

These may get a little wet

Towel

For a hot shower afterwards

Medication

Any medication you need for the day

How Stean Experience! The Multi-Outdoor Activity Adventure!

Times

Session time will run from 09.30- 16.30. Please arrive at How Stean Gorge no later than 9am.

Medical Consent

Please complete your consent form before arrival by clicking the ‘View Required Documents’ tab on your booking invoice, this will allow you to complete the forms online.

Completing beforehand will mean we can get straight out on activities without delay.

If you are organising a group booking you can send a consent form directly to all participants via email or by copying your unique link by clicking the ‘share’ tab. The group organiser can share this link on any social media platform Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Viber etc

For a young person under the age of 18 this this needs to be completed by the parent or guardian.

What happens on the day

You will have a briefing with one of our instructors and then get changed into your outdoor gear.

After the briefing, you’ll be trained to tackle one of only three Via Ferrata in the UK. That’s a high-ropes style climbing adventure course that criss-crosses our gorge and passes right under our glass-floored café.

Escaping the Gorge through Tom Taylor’s cave gets you back to our Adventure Base for a quick change into super-thick wetsuits. Then it’s time to abseil 14 metres from our bridge to the rushing waters beneath our Via Ferrata.

To finish, you get to explore How Stean Beck. Fossil hunting, climbing and sliding down waterfalls, jumping into deep pools, swimming in fast currents, and more. You’ll also see sections of our Site of Special Scientific Interest that are otherwise inaccessible even for enthusiasts!

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Book your Spot Today

With the Big 5 Outdoor Multi Activity Day, you’ll not only test your limits but also create memories that will last a lifetime. Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or a first-time thrill-seeker, our expert guides will ensure your safety and provide all the necessary training. Prepare yourself for an action-packed day where you’ll conquer the elements and relish the natural wonders of Yorkshire.

Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the Best Big 5 Outdoor Multi Activity Day in the UK! Book your spot now and get ready for an amazing journey into the heart of adventure and nature.

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