The Honister Classic Via Ferrata usually takes around 2-2.5 hours. We meet you in the large carpark at Honister Slate Mine (see map below) and then get kitted up with harnesses, helmets, and Via Ferrata lanyards. The start of the Via Ferrata is a short 10-minute walk through a section of the mine tunnels. After this, the side of Fleetwith Pike opens up and the route becomes visible.
The Classic Via Ferrata roughly follows the old miner’s incline. We use our lanyards to clip to the steel cable which runs from the bottom of the mountain to the top. Iron ‘staples’ and sections of ladders have been installed to make progress easier. This route starts with a relatively easy section that gives you a taste of what it’s all about. We then head into ‘Bull Gill’ which is essentially a steep-sided gorge with a superb atmosphere. The spectacular Burma Bridge (wire bridge) can be clearly seen from here crossing the mouth of the gorge. You may be relieved to learn that the classic route doesn’t actually cross this (or wishing you were!). The classic route now follows the old miner’s incline to the top from where we make our descent back down.
£60 per person*
*Based on a minimum group size of four.
Our prices are in line with Honister who stipulate the cost. Your booking will be treated as private unless you give us permission to open it up to the public as a scheduled activity.
Up to ten people can participate. Honister Classic Via Feratta takes approximately 2 – 2.5 hours.
We offer a range of scheduled activities that are open to the public and that can be booked online via the red ‘Book Now’ button. Anything else (including this experience) can only be booked privately and enquiries can be made via the form on this page or via the contact form at the top of the page. We require a 30% deposit to secure private bookings and full payment prior to your course or activity commencing. If you would like any more information or have a specific question, please get in touch.
We will provide all of the safety equipment required. However, you will need to bring some of your own personal items including suitable footwear, as well as warm and waterproof clothing. There is a Cafe and toilet facilities at Honister if you require.
