Via Ferrata Classic

Our Via Ferrata Classic route is the perfect introduction to stepping out of your comfort zone. If you’re seeking an adrenaline-filled activity with the added bonus of natural beauty, this is the ideal adventure for you. You’ll follow the historic miner’s path high onto Fleetwith Pike – it’s sure to be a memorable experience. The addition of a continuous cable makes climbing this magnificent Lake District mountain achievable and safe for everyone.

The Via Ferrata can be seen from a distance from a layby on the Buttermere side of the pass (binoculars recommended) however please be aware it is not always possible for people to spectate any of the adventures as this view is entirely weather permitting.

No. We provide all the necessary safety equipment required. (Helmet and harness/lanyard system). You must use Honister’s own equipment due to our strict equipment maintenance & testing.

Our experienced guides are on hand to assist and are fully trained to deal with all situations. Our aim is to encourage as many people as possible to experience our spectacular location while getting your adrenaline pumping!

Italian for “Iron Walk Way”

A via ferrata is the bridge between scrambling and climbing. It requires simple to use equipment and requires a relatively good head for heights.

Unlike climbing or bouldering, a via ferrata routes are usually marked out by metal rails and rungs embedded into the mountain.

It’s easy to follow and a great way to tackle otherwise impassable cliffs and ledges.

Often round in the French Alps or the Dolomites, via ferrata is commonly used for sport, you climb from the bottom to the top of a mountain or crag (pretty vertically) and walk back down again.

Historically, via ferrata was used to get between mountains – a way of taming an otherwise inaccessible ridge. One of the original used of via ferrata was that they were frequently used during the First World War to move troops and equipment across the mountains.

Yes. For safety, we have a strict restriction of 18 Stone (114KG), with a waist measuring no more than 43 inches and thighs less than 27 inches.

All our tours are with experienced guides. That have received full external and internal training to be able to lead groups up our routes.

Participation on the routes must be part of a supervised group with an internally trained guide.

It is strictly forbidden to access any part of the route without a guide.

Minimum participation age is 10 years and 1.3 meters tall,

Unfortunately, children (10 years – 15 years) must always be accompanied by an adult (16 +) on any activity.

One adult may supervise up to 5 under 16’s and the participating adult must be prepared to sign a disclaimer accepting responsibility for the children.

On average, 3 hours.

Cameras/Mobile phones are not permitted on the via ferrata route due to health and safety, you must be able to use both hands whilst climbing.

‘Go Pro’s’ may be used if attached to a one of our helmets, or via a chest mount.

This must be checked by the guide. A select few of our helmets have the mount attachment on the helmets, these are available on a first come first served basis.

They cannot be hand held or attached to wrists/clothing.

We would recommend dressing for cold weather most of the year! Plenty of layers is recommended and strong footwear.

Heeled boots/shoes are not suitable to be worn onsite anywhere and open toed shoes/sandals will prohibit participation on any activity.

Honister does have the right to refuse admittance if inappropriate clothing is worn.

We would always recommend wearing gloves for our activities, please make your clothing choices appropriate to the weather conditions!

We are in a very remote location and failure to come equipped may affect your experience at Honister!

Please remember it is always much cooler in the mountains than down at sea-level.