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Via Ferrata.

High up on the side of Honister crag overlooking the Honister Pass you will find the highest Via Ferrata in the UK. 

Via Ferrata – Italian for Iron Path, is a series of ladders, wire bridges and metal rungs attached to the rock face enabling everyone that doesn’t climb the opportunity to access the exciting vertical areas normally reserved for climbers. You are attached at all times with a harness and special stretchy lanyards moving across the course clipping as you go.

Honister has a few routes of which I am able to guide them all. The two that I offer are the Via Ferrata Extreme and the Climb the Mine.

Via Ferrata Extreme

This is the ultimate adrenaline fix high above the valley with lots of exposure. There are ladders, wire bridges, a sky ladder and amazing drops to contend with. This activity requires a little bit of bravery and the trust in me that I will help you to complete it should you want to challenge yourself but are afraid. Available to join as part of my open booking groups or alternatively contact me for your private session with just you and your own gang for company.
You should allow around 4 hours from kitting up to finishing the experience.

Prices from £65 per person

Minimum age 10, Height 1.3m for both Via Ferrata routes. Helmets, harnesses, lanyards and head torches provided. 

Climb the Mine

If you don’t think you can handle the exposure of the Via Ferrata Extreme climbing up the outside of Honister crag, then why not come and play inside the mine instead?

A series of tunnels, caverns, ladders and bridges wind up level by level through the old mine, a place that was once alive with the buzz of workers – giving a thrill to all you budding Indiana Jones wannabes. Following the route with headtorches to light the way this is a unique activity and slightly less demanding than the exterior route. This still provides as much of a buzz, with a thrilling zip wire and rope swing to give just the right amount of adrenaline.

For the claustrophobic amongst you, don’t worry, there are no tight spaces to squeeze through here. We are normally around 3 hours. 

Prices from £65 per person

Minimum age 10, Height 1.3m for both Via Ferrata routes. 
Helmets, harnesses, lanyards and head torches provided. 

WHAT CLIENTS SAY

“We did the Via Ferrata Xtreme and Hayley is an awesome guide and a fantastic person! We highly recommend you book this activity with Hayley....”

WHAT CLIENTS SAY

“Hayley is an exceptional human. She supported me on Via Ferrata Xtreme - which was my absolute nemesis. From start to finish she was cool, calm and collected. She took the time to get to know me & understand my concerns & my fears. She made me laugh at the perfect moments & in a moment of utter fear & panic she calmed me down brilliantly. ....”

WHAT CLIENTS SAY

“Awesome morning at Honister Slate Mine doing the Via Ferrata Xtreme. Hayley was hilarious! It was great to be led by someone who wasn't putting pressure on her group to finish as soon as possible, and who genuinely enjoyed being out there with us...”

How to Book
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