If you wish to book or ask a question then please get in touch via: EMAIL IS OFTEN THE BEST COMMUNICATION METHOD
6 Riverside Terrace, Cockermouth,
Cumbria. CA13 0JE
Tel:
01900 829775Mob: 07974 390977
Once a date has been agreed please read the terms and conditions below and return the booking form.
The booking form can be emailed and you may pay a deposit online - the bank details are on the booking form. Or if you wish you can post the booking form with a cheque as deposit.
To download a booking form click here
Terms & Conditions
What we will provide.
What you need.
All members of your group need to bring appropriate clothing as noted on the kit list.
Confirmation of Booking and Payment.
Please confirm your booking by sending a completed Booking Form and a non-refundable deposit of 50% with the balance made, ideally, 4 weeks prior to the event. The booking form can be emailed and also payments can be made online - banking information is on the booking form. If you are booking an event with less than 4 weeks notice then full payment is required. No contract is made until we acknowledge receipt of the Booking Form and deposit/payment.
Cancellation.
If we cancel your activities through no fault of yours we will make a full refund or organise an alternative date.
Should you, or any of your group, be forced to cancel your booking, you must do so in writing. A cancellation will take effect from the date that written notice is received by us. We reserve the right to make no refund for a cancellation made within 14 days of the activity. If the reason for cancellation is covered under the terms of any holiday insurance policy you may be able to reclaim these charges from your insurer.
Conduct of clients
Outdoor activities can be hazardous and it is important that all participants abide by any safety requirements that ghyllscrambling.co.uk or its representatives may consider advisable. We reserve the right to change, limit or cancel activities due to weather or to clients' ability, equipment, behavior or physical condition. In these circumstances we will try to offer an alternative but no refund can be given.
Risk & Insurance
Though the instructor that takes you ghyllscrambling will have public liability insurance, that only covers any negligence or omissions on their part. There are inevitably risks when you scramble, slide, jump, swim in a rocky natural environment. The principles of 'volenti non fit injuria' applies, that is you voluntarily accept some risk. We recommend you take out appropriate personal accident and cancellation insurance, there are some suitable companies on the links page. If you already have insurance, please check it covers you for the activities you will be undertaking with ghyllscrambling.co.uk.
Health, Fitness and Medical
You must have a level of fitness appropriate to the course or activity which you are booking. You must inform us at the time of booking, or as soon as the case arises of any medical or non-medical conditions that might affect you or any other participant's safety and enjoyment. All medical details will be treated in confidence.
Weather
All activities take place in the mountain environment where the effect of the weather can be particularly severe, even during the summer. The weather can limit what we are able to do, and client safety is our first consideration. There may be occasions where we are unable to complete a planned trip due to the prevailing weather. In these circumstances we will try to offer an alternative but no refund can be given.