Scouts & Guides

Climb to new heights, literally

Build skills. Work together. Push character into new territory. Honister's activities are the kind of experiences that stay with you long after the badge is sewn on.

Adult with beard and two children wearing climbing helmets and safety harnesses standing together on a mountain overlook with scenic valley and mountains in the background.

Group of rock climbers with climbing gear and harnesses standing on rocky mountain terrain with a deep valley visible in the background on a clear sunny day

Rock climbers ascending a steep stone cliff face with safety helmets and ropes, while others wait below on the mountainous terrain with a river valley visible in the background.

Smiling person wearing an orange and white climbing helmet with a blue headlamp, white jacket, and safety harness with carabiners against a blurred rocky cliff face background.

Do things you didn't think you'd do today

Honister was made for this. Real terrain, genuine challenges and the kind of experience that earns badges and builds character. We work regularly with scout and guide groups of all ages, and our team understands what young adventurers need to get the most from a day on the mountain. Be bold. Expand your comfort zone. Find out what you're made of.

Person wearing a blue helmet and jacket rock climbing on a steep cliff face with safety rope and equipment, smiling while gripping a rusted metal bolt, with a mountain valley and winding river visible far below.

Be bold

Real challenges, real terrain, real rewards. Expand the comfort zone in a way that lasts long after the day is done.

Child wearing an orange helmet and red jacket crawling through a metal ladder rungs obstacle course, smiling at the camera while climbing with safety equipment attached.

In it together

Our experienced guides are there for safety and encouragement throughout, pushing where it counts, steady when it matters.

Young person rock climbing on a cliff face while wearing a blue helmet with a headlamp and safety gear, smiling at the camera with another climber visible in the background.

Gain life lessons

Dig deeper, climb higher, go further. The adventures that stay with you are the ones you weren't sure you could do.

Everything you should know

Before you book, here's what you need. From packages and fitness levels to food, drink, and what's on-site, it's all here.

Half-day

Half-day adventure

Two or three focused challenges, great for younger groups or shorter schedule days.

Full-day

Full-day adventure

The complete experience, multiple challenges, maximum character-building. The day they'll talk about at camp for years.

Bespoke

Built around you

Tell us your group's age range, experience level and what you want to achieve. We'll design the right day.

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Fitness levels

Ages 8+

Activities available from age 8 upward. We work with all scout and guide age groups, check individual pages for specifics.

Safety

Fully guided

Expert guides throughout. Full safety briefings before every activity. All kit provided on arrival.

Facilities

Everything's on site

Free parking for minibuses and coaches. Bait Cabin Café on site. On-site toilets available.

Real people. Real memories.

Stories from the summit

"It's the scariest, but best thing I've ever done."

Andrea C via TripAdvisor · ★★★★★

"We had an extremely enjoyable trip to the slate mine today with our group of 20 Cubs and scouts. The guide was excellent and the group really had a good time."

Scout Leader

Via TripAdvisor