This via ferrata is also a large metallic addition to a mountain in the lake district national park, one of the most beautiful parts of england and somewhere held in strong affection by many people. This page contains a highlevel listing of all of the vie ferrate that i personally have done in the dolomites. You do need to be reasonably fit and healthy for the xtreme. My amazing climb up fleetworth pike on honister slate mines via ferrata extreme in the lake district, uk more info on the via ferrata. While in the lakes we had a day where we had nothing planned so i twisted the girlfriends arm to give the via ferrata xtreme at the honister slate mines a go. Via ferrata muy seguravertical y con vistas preciosas. Seathwaite to seatoller cumbria, england alltrails. Honister slate mine to feature in more4 tv series the yorkshire. Fleetwith pike as seen from the honister slate mine. It is certainly not for novices because you are just given the kit, an explanation, and then you are left on your own to do the course. The via ferrata was built by the honister slate mine that quarries and mines fleetwith pike. Aerial flight at honister slate mine friends of the lake. Conceived during world war i, via ferrata allowed italian soldiers from the flatlands to move quickly through the mountains as they fought the austrians for higher ground.
Right here in the lake district we are lucky enough to have two via. Discover the most beautiful places, download gps tracks and follow the top routes on a map. Jul 15, 2012 via ferrata can also be long, with few places to stop to rest and few, if any, escape routes. A comprehensive set of guide pages, route descriptions, interactive maps, and ratings. Download this route here follow tv presenter george clarke around cumbria as he takes you on his favourite journey through the lake. Crossing the wire bridge on honister via ferrata extreme in strong wind. To redeem the gift vouchers, the redeemer must select the activity they wish to participate in, select a date and time, and when prompted to enter a voucher code must enter the 12digit code from the voucher and proceed. This can make turning around and going back down difficult if you get tired. Lake como adventures your best rock climbing, hiking, canyoning, via ferrata and mountain experience in lake como. Oct 14, 2014 the via ferrata xtreme at honister mine in the lake district takes climbers to more than twice the height of the shard skyscraper in london. Via ferrata in the adventure capital, the lake district and cumbria. Yha honister hause 3 hostel at the peak of honister pass. Honister pass to keswick cumbria, england alltrails. Via ferrata protected climbing paths in the dolomites.
Filmed at via farrata xtreme at honister slate mine, fleetwith pike in the lake district. Honister slate mine in keswick to feature in a popular tv series exploring what its like to live and. Honister via ferrata book online with keswick extreme. There are only a handful in the usa as governmentimposed bans that outlaw permanent climbing anchors, notably the wilderness act of 1964, make installing via ferrata a redtape nightmare in many places. A via ferrata italian for iron road or klettersteig german for climbing path is a mountain route which is equipped with fixed cables, stemples, ladders, and bridges. The via ferrata at nrocks is a one of a kind adventure experience, offering a mile of fixedanchor, professionallyguided rock climbing. Oct 03, 20 filmed using a drift ghost and drift stealth.
Either way, we would love to stay in touch with you. Lake como adventures your best rock climbing, hiking. A via ferrata is the bridge between scrambling and climbing. This is a guided climbing activity through the rugged alpine terrain. Via ferrata classic, disappointing very little via ferrata. Great gable via honister cumbria, england alltrails. Been on peak district via ferrata holidays and want to share your experience. Great gopro footage form the via ferrata xtreme at honister. If adrenalinepumping activities are your thing then check out these amazing adventures in the lake district. Alistair and co scaling the epic via ferrata classic, the lake district. One of only three in the uk and the only via ferrata in yorkshire.
Some trails or park services may be closed so check with local authorities before heading out. Each entry gives some very highlevel information about the ferrata. The ultimate guide to the lake district via ferrata in honister. Via ferrata extreme at honister mine keswick adventures. A via ferrata italian for iron path, plural vie ferrate or in english via ferratas is a protected climbing route found in the alps and certain other locations. I knew the lake district via ferrata at the honister slate mine would be a challenge, but i didnt expect it to be this scary. Minimum online booking 4 persons, please call for smaller group. It requires simple to use equipment and requires a relatively good head for heights. Honisters via ferrata is an adventure climbing system that uses a permanently fixed cable for safety and protection up the rock face of the old miners route. As of the end of 2010, ive done more than 30 different via ferrata routes. Honister is also the last working slate mine in england and home to the iconic westmoorland green slate.
Haawk publishing, solar music rights management, and 1 music rights societies show more show less. The use of these allows otherwise isolated routes to be joined to create longer routes which are accessible to people with a wide range of climbing abilities. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and nature trips. I would not suggest this one for beginners or young children. Although some via ferrata can have people going in both directions on them, the traffic on many via ferrata is moving in one direction. Via ferrata in yorkshire high wire adventure how stean gorge. A few basic items of equipment are needed for safe via ferrata climbing. Unlike climbing or bouldering, a via ferrata routes are usually marked out by metal rails and rungs embedded into the mountain. The via ferrata is jackson hole mountain resort s newest outdoor adventure. This first easy ferrata is a chance to get used to the altitude and exposure and use your arms and legs in the most efficient way. Via ferrata classic, disappointing very little via.
Via ferrata virgins getting started at via ferrata the. Amicizia, which climbs above the town of riva del garda on lake garda. The via ferrata xtreme at honister mine in the lake district takes climbers to more than twice the height of the shard skyscraper in london. Licensed to youtube by haawk for a 3rd party, adrev masters admin on behalf of sound manipulations. Leo houlding climbs the lake district little chamonix duration. Located at the head of honister pass in the centre of the lake district, honister slate mine offers a range of indoor and outdoor adventures for a range of ages and abilities. Round off your halfday activity with a freehanging abseil and rock climbing. Walking the via ferrata in a slate mine in north west. Great gable circular walk cumbria, england alltrails. Yha honister hause hostel cheap keswick youth hostel.
Enjoy more adventure travel, outdoor activities and action sports for less cost. Due to the coronavirus covid19 pandemic, our facilities are temporarily closed. Rock books available from a unique and wide selection of guides, books and maps. One of the best way to give your holiday a touch of adventure and to take that wonderful pic you always wanted.
Put yourself to the test by trying one of only three challenging via ferrata and high wire climbing activities in the uk. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Once you get over the top, you have to go back down the other side. All the adrenaline of rock climbing with the added excitement of burma bridges, cargo. Via ferrata is italian for the iron way so troops in the 2nd world war could safely cross the mountains. The trail is primarily used for hiking and walking. Combining cables, ladders, suspension bridges and precarious wooden walkways, via ferratas offer the most hairraising and adrenalinepumping ways across a mountain. You dont need to be a top climber, or own a lot of equipment, but you can have a lot of fun on hikes by giving a via ferrata a go providing you have a head for heights. A climbing harness and climbing helmet, together with a via ferrata lanyard which is used to connect the harness to the steel rope or cable which is the usual form of protection on a via ferrata. Help keep our trails and parks open during covid19 by committing to social distancing. You are attached to this system by a harness provided by honister. Wire in the lakes the honister slate mine via ferrata.
All the via ferrata we have here are extremely panoramic, since they usually climb the mountains surrounding the lake. Using a series of metal cables, rungs, ladders and bridges to ascend fleetwith pike, the via ferrata provides the most spectacular and dramatic viewpoints of honister pass. Aug 03, 2019 this via ferrata is also a large metallic addition to a mountain in the lake district national park, one of the most beautiful parts of england and somewhere held in strong affection by many people. Hugely popular in the italian dolomites and across the alps, via ferratas allow non skilled climbers to achieve heights and access areas they thought not possible. The via ferrata in malaysia is located at mount kinabalu in sabah. Best way to get some air under the toes and feel what life on the wall is really like. Me and my girlfriend are going to griante by the como lake for a few days. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and nature trips and is accessible yearround. Englands last working slate mine provides the backdrop for some unique adventures on an iconic lake district mountain.
Falling on the via ferrata should therefore be avoided. Via ferrata italian for iron road is a mountainclimbing method that lets less experienced climbers enjoy the views and adrenaline rush usually reserved for elite climbers. Via ferrata scotland is the second of its kind in the uk, the first being the via ferrata at honister pass in the lake district. Obstacles include skywalking on a rope bridge with a. Via ferrata xtreme at honister, lake district youtube. Were hoping to spend a few days hiking in the area, maybe see a few sights and just have few easy days off. The trail is primarily used for hiking, nature trips, and bird watching. The via ferrata tour on whistler mountain follows a set path of laddes, rungs and safety lines to deliver a real alpineclimbing experience with little or no risk. Wire in the lakes the honister slate mine via ferrata the. Walking the via ferrata in a slate mine in north west england during a foggy day. Via ferrata ernesto che guevara, on monte casale, north of lake garda in trento. I discussed it once before when talking about the climbing in the haute savoie, france. Honister slate mine is located at the top of honister pass and can be reached from the direction of honister pass, passing pictureque buttermere on the way or from the keswick direction via the borrowdale valley, passing derwentwater and the small hamlet of seatoller. Please note only 1 voucher will be accepted per booking, multiple vouchers will require separate bookings.
Via ferrata routes in the united states include waterfall canyon east of ogden, utah, yosemites half dome in california, nelson rocks in west virginia and torrent falls in kentucky. Climbing the via ferrata in the lake district telegraph. Honister, uk standing at a whopping 2,126 feet, the peak of fleetwith pike in the lake district is more than twice the height of the shard in london. Honister lake district via ferrata family adventure project. Via ferrata at honister slate mine via ferrata keswick. Via ferrata was invented in europe and is very popular there. And you can take a route straight to the top with two via ferrata to choose from. Jul 27, 2018 this is the best via ferrata i have done, and i make a point of going there every time i visit corsica. Download free 3d and cg wallpapers and desktop backgrounds. Be inspired by articles about via ferrata top 10s in peak district through awe365. The term via ferrata is used in most countries and languages except notably in germanspeaking regions, which. Via ferrata in the adventure capital, the lake district.
Home about us popular wallpapers popular tags community stats. A full day via ferrata experience in the lake district, which includes an underground mine tour and the via ferrata classic or xtreme. Spa feature rooms the first and ground floor rooms are beautifully appointed, individually designed and conveniently located midway between the main hall and the spa ideal for a relaxing spa break. Sep 29, 2015 great gopro footage form the via ferrata xtreme at honister. I was not prepared for this, and found that part to be very difficult. Walks and via ferrata in the dolomites communitywalk. Record your own trail from the wikiloc app, upload it. Originally coming from the italian word for iron way the via ferrata has its origins getting troops over the mountains of italy during the war, now its an extreme way to see some of the most spectacular and hard to reach cliff sides and outcrops in the lake district.
Whistler via ferrata climb on the whistler insider. Friends of the lake district is concerned about the basis for the decision to approve an application for a dual purpose aerial wire at honister slate mine, and has requested that the ministry of housing, communities and local government calls in this application. From going on a terrifying death walk over a valley to some of the best hiking in the uk, here are some amazing adventures in the lake district, england. Via ferrata in the adventure capital, the lake district and. Seawaite and green gable loop cumbria, england alltrails. Via ferrata xtreme was introduced at honister in 2012 to bring a much more challenging and some say scary via ferrata experience.
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