Gorge Scrambling

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Close to Darwin lake is an activity centre that offers a number of Gorge Scrambling options from half day primary 'Stream Scrambles' to full day 'Gorge Scrambles' using the high moorland areas of the 'Dark Peak'

They encourage teamwork and group co-operation on all of their outdoor courses. The group above negotiate a small waterfall in the Dark peak for their Gorge Scrambling.

Seeing some of the Peak District's beautiful waterfalls, rivers and pools from the most absurd angles as you Gorge Scramble your way either up or down a mountain river course. This pursuit is also commonly known as "ghyll scrambling", after the northern word for a narrow mountain stream, which originates from the Old Norse word "gil". Now called Gorge Scrambling.

Going up, you'll have waterfalls gushing down next to you and white water splashing against your face and under your feet. Going down, you can sit and slide as you're carried (not too speedily) down the rapids. Happily, there are different types of gorge with heights and water speeds to suit every age and ability. Once you've got the hang of it, you can try tricks like pool jumping, flume sliding and river damming (getting soaked in the process is de rigueur).

What's the buzz?

Climbing with the river as a companion, surrounded by the noise and angry energy of fast-flowing water. You jump across boulders, traverse along rock walls, and plunge into, er, plunge pools where the suddenly much deeper water takes a breather and stillness briefly reigns.

Thrill a minute?

Gorge scambling needn't be too hectic - guides will choose less turbulent rivers and ghylls for, say, families seeking a gentler thrill. As part of the trip you get to explore caves and dark caverns for that extra buzz(!).

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