What is the Via Ferrata Extreme?
What is Via Ferrata Xtreme? Via Ferrata Xtreme at Honister was introduced in 2012 to provide an adrenaline filled 3 hour activity in the heart of the Lake District without having to travel abroad.
What is via ferrata Lake District?
Via Ferrata or ‘Iron Road’ is a protected climbing route across mountainous areas, making often exposed and inaccessible areas available to non-climbers like me.
What mountain is Honister slate mine on?
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.
What is meaning of via ferrata?
Via ferrata is a mountain activity somewhere between scrambling and rock climbing. A via ferrata route is characterised by a metal rail bolted into the mountain, that you clip into and use as a safety line for the duration of the route.
How many via Ferratas are in the UK?
two Via Ferrata
The UK only has two Via Ferrata, one in Honister Slate Mine in the Lake District and the other in Kinlochleven, Scotland which is near Fort William. The Honister Slate Mine Xtreme takes you to 2,066 ft whilst Kinlochleven takes you to 197 ft.
How hard is Honister Pass?
The thing about Honister pass from this direction is that it gets steeper and steeper as you go further up. Always worth bearing in mind as you start the climb. The last 2.3 miles averages 7% as you climb 270 m. But, it is the last section which is the real leg breaker, 20% for a considerable time.
How difficult is via ferrata?
In difficulty, via ferratas can range from routes that are little more than paths, albeit in dramatic and exposed situations, to very steep and strenuous routes, overhanging in parts, demanding the strength—if not the technique—of serious rock climbing.
How safe is via ferrata?
The equipment is super safe. The main risks are rockfall (it is not rare than climbers above you moves some stones) and injuries resulting from a fall. If you fall, a ferrata can be very dangerous because you fall down to the next attachment of the cable.
What do you wear to Via Ferrata?
Step 2: What to Wear on the Via Ferrata Wear a short or long sleeve shirt, depending on the day’s temperature. A lightweight long-sleeve layer offers great protection from the powerful sun. We recommend wearing something comfortable such as outdoor pants or shorts. Running shorts or leggings are also great options.
Where is ferrata UK?
Honister Slate Mine
Via Ferrata in England The most well known is by far the via ferrata at Honister Slate Mine in the Lake District. You can choose from several via ferrata routes from the growing selection on offer at Honister. The Classic route is described as an introduction to getting out of your comfort zone.
Is Honister Pass scary?
It’s a narrow, perilously steep road snaking up the fellside to Honister Pass and Buttermere valley beyond. The road is very steep, hitting a 19,3% of maximum gradient through some of the ramps. Low gear is a must. Drivers should be aware there is a 6ft 6ins width restriction on the road.