Canyoning

Description
Gorge Walking is a fun way to explore the rivers and streams in a rocky and sometimes aquatic adventure activity.

Who is it suitable for?
Cubs to Network, however you might have to have higher ratios for the younger sections.

Additional Information
Gorge Walking is very popular in South Wales and the South Wales Outdoor Activity Providers Group (SWOAPG) list providers who can offer Ghyll Scrambling on their website.

How to run/provide canyoning

There are 3 ways of running Canyoning in Scouting. These are:

Scout-led activity - running canyoning yourself or using someone else in Scouting
Externally-led activity - running canyoning using an external provider
Activity for adult groups - running canyoning for a group entirely of adults

Useful links

The National Governing Bodies for canyoning are:

Mountain Training UK
British Mountaineering Council

Factsheets on canyoning

The following activity factsheets are relevant to this activity:

Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme
FS120000 Risk Assessment
FS120007 Joint Adventurous Activities with Girlguiding
FS120013 Joint activities with other organisations - except Girlguiding
FS120075 InTouch
FS120081 Activity Information Form
FS120087 Adult Groups in Adventurous Activities
FS120629 Water Safety (Waterborne Diseases & Immersion)
FS120630 Combined Water and Rock Activities

Rules on canyoning

The following activity rules are relevant to this activity:

Rule 9.1 Activity Rules - Application
Rule 9.2 Preparations
Rule 9.3 InTouch
Rule 9.4 Risk Assessment
Rule 9.5 Emergency Procedure
Rule 9.7 Adventurous Activities Permit Scheme
Rule 9.8 Adult Groups in Adventurous Activities
Rule 9.9 Use of External Centres and Instructors
Rule 9.77 Other Activities