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Adventures

Exhilarating outdoor & indoor adventures in and around Keswick, the heart of the Lake District

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If you’re looking for adventure in the Lake District, let ROCQUA take you on an exciting rock and water experience!

New for Winter 2024!

Blokarting Adventures

Experience the thrill of Blokarting at St Bees Beach with Rocqua Adventures, your go-to adventure company in the Lake District, Cumbria. Perfect for adrenaline-seekers, our Blokarting sessions offer an exhilarating ride on sandy shores, powered only by the wind.

Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or new to the world of outdoor activities, Blokarting combines speed, skill, and excitement, making it an unforgettable experience for everyone aged 14 and over. Join us this winter for a unique adventure in one of the UK’s most beautiful coastal locations. Our expert instructors ensure a safe and thrilling experience, ideal for those looking for a new challenge!

From £90 per session

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Rock adventures

Our indoor and outdoor rock adventures in Keswick, the Lake District, will challenge both beginners and experienced climbers alike. Get the adrenalin pumping with an abseil down some of the best crags in Keswick, or maybe take on the climbing wall for an introduction to the sport.

Indoor Activities Lake District

1-Hour Climbing taster session - keswick

Get to grips with our 1-hour climbing taster session, an action-packed hour which is the perfect introduction to climbing. From £25 per person

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Two people indoor climbing in the Lake District

Indoor Climbing - keswick

Designed for complete beginners. The perfect way to blow off some steam, meet new people and work out at the same time! From £45 per person

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Climbing adventure in the Lake District with a climber scaling a crag

Outdoor climbing - keswick

Take on an exhilarating climb at one of the many stunning Lakeland crags, chosen to best suit your climbing experience level. From £45 per person

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A lady abseiling in the Lake District

Abseiling - keswick

Don’t look down! Conquer your fears and brave the drop over a sheer rock face, just a stone's throw from Keswick town. From £40 per person

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A man abseiling in the dark in the Lake District

Dark Descent Night-time abseil - keswick

Descend deep into the darkness with our night-time abseil. A truly dark, adventurous activity for those who dare to take it on! From £50 per person

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Water adventures

Canyoning and Ghyll scrambling in the Lake District are the perfect all-weather action adventures, and a must do when in the Lake District - if you’re brave enough! If you want to slow things down, join us on the paddleboards as we take in the awesome scenery of Derwentwater in Keswick and its stunning mountain views.

Ghyll scrambling in Keswick

Ghyll scrambling - Stoneycroft, keswick

A must do when in Keswick and perfect for beginners. There’s no better way to explore than to scramble down a tumbling stream! From £45 per person

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Paddle boarding in the Lake District

Paddle boarding - Keswick

The perfect activity to view Keswick from a different angle! Explore Derwentwater’s islands, wildlife and stunning mountain views. From £45 per person

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canyoning in the Lake District, Canyoning in Keswick

Canyoning - Stoneycroft, keswick

Our canyoning adventure is one for the thrill seekers! Descend the steepest section of Stoneycroft ghyll by abseil, taking in scenery that can't be seen from a footpath! From £55 per person

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ghyll scrambling in the lake district, canyoning lake district

Stoneycroft Linked - keswick

An intensive double activity of ghyll scrambling and canyoning at Stoneycroft ghyll, in the beautiful Newlands Valley, Keswick. From £90 per person

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Rock + Water adventures

Our rock and water adventure days are the most fun you can have in a wetsuit! We combine the best outdoor activities you can do while in area - climbing, abseiling, ghyll scrambling, paddleboarding and canyoning in Keswick. These exhilarating day trips are action packed for the ultimate thrill seeker!

Ghyll Scrambling in the Lake District, Canyoning in Keswick

Ghyll & SUP Day - keswick

Action and tranquillity all in one! Scramble down Stoneycroft ghyll and then onto Derwentwater for an afternoon of paddle boarding. From £85 per person

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Outdoor activities in the Lake District

Abseil & Canyon adventure day

Harness up for full day on the ropes with our abseiling and canyoning adventure day! This will test your skills in the dry and in the water. From £90 per person

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Ghyll Scrambling in the Lake District, Canyoning in Keswick

Adventure Day - keswick

Take on the ever-popular Stoneycroft ghyll scramble before climbing and abseiling down one of the best local Lakeland crags. From £120 per person

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Canyoning in Church Beck during the Coniston Connect Adventure Day in the Lake District.

Coniston Connect

Two fantastic activities together in one day! A wet and wild ghyll scramble followed by a sheer cliff abseil - will you brave the descent? From £130 per person

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Ghyll Scrambling in the Lake District at Stoneycroft Keswick

ROCQUA Day - keswick

Our best in show! An action-packed day of climbing, abseiling, ghyll scrambling and canyoning for the ultimate adventurer! From £150 per person

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Your ROCQUA guides

Rocqua is run by avid outdoor adventurers Brian Robinson, his wife Emma, helped of course, by Busta the dog (the real boss!)

Brian and Emma are seasoned professional outdoor activity instructors and have a combined work experience of over 30 years, both in the UK and Jersey. Busta the dog, who you may get to meet on some activities, is still learning the ropes, but he’s mostly there for treats and belly rubs!

Both Brian and Emma are passionate about their work, and enjoy taking people out of their comfort zones and showing them what they’re truly capable of when in the right hands – with a few laughs thrown in for added entertainment! Living just a stone’s throw from Keswick means they are never far from the action, and most of their days are spent in the water, rather than out of it!

Whether this is your first outdoor activity, or you’ve done this before and are back for another exhilarating ride, ROCQUA will be your guide to some of the best rock and water adventures you can have while staying in the Lake District.

the ROCQUA team - Brian, Emma and Busta

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