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BEST SELLERS Abseiling Offers in United Kingdom
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Abseiling Session in Peak District Half Day
Stalybridge, Greater Manchester
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Abseiling + Gorge Walking Session at Nidderdale 3h
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
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Tips if you are going to do Abseiling in United Kingdom
Scott Iman Jones posted on 21 June 2021 15:24 | Reading time: 4 Minutes
Abseiling is rapidly becoming one of the most popular extreme sports across the world – the thrill of backing up over the edge of a cliff and traversing your way down is something more and more adrenaline junkies are discovering to meet their needs. Whilst an element in climbing, abseiling itself is actually considered as almost more of an extreme sport; the practice of scaling a vertical surface can be pretty dangerous, but that’s where the fun lies! Here are our top 5 reasons why you should go abseiling in the UK.
1. Adrenaline through the roof
There’s nothing quite like the adrenaline shot of jumping backwards off of a cliff, with only a rope and a harness to control your descent. When you take your first nerve wracking step from the edge, and feeling nothing beneath you, all of your senses immediately heighten. It takes you to a whole new dimension. With just the vast space below you, the sense of danger is addictive as hell for thrill seekers and enthusiasts alike; not to mention the absolutely stunning views from being so far above the ground.
There’s nothing quite like the adrenaline shot of jumping backwards off of a cliff, with only a rope and a harness to control your descent. When you take your first nerve wracking step from the edge, and feeling nothing beneath you, all of your senses immediately heighten. It takes you to a whole new dimension. With just the vast space below you, the sense of danger is addictive as hell for thrill seekers and enthusiasts alike; not to mention the absolutely stunning views from being so far above the ground.
2. Push past your limits
Rediscover your thresholds and break through the mental and physical boundaries of doing something humans were not intrinsically made to do. Overcoming the initial step offers a sense of ground-breaking achievement in and of itself, and the high-risk element of the sport fills you with a sense of euphoria. What’s more is that there are plenty of different abseiling techniques and styles to keep you challenging yourself and wanting more!
Rediscover your thresholds and break through the mental and physical boundaries of doing something humans were not intrinsically made to do. Overcoming the initial step offers a sense of ground-breaking achievement in and of itself, and the high-risk element of the sport fills you with a sense of euphoria. What’s more is that there are plenty of different abseiling techniques and styles to keep you challenging yourself and wanting more!
3. Conquer your fears
When you’re abseiling, you’re scaling down from tremendous heights, which is something that a lot of people find daunting. However, we guarantee that the feeling of accomplishment that comes with touching the ground from your first abseil is absolutely unparalleled. What’s more is that conquering your fears has never been easier – you can control the speed of your descent using the friction device, so you can go as fast or as relaxed as you are comfortable with, and you’ll be able to choose the place and height that suits you. Whether you want to build up to the task, or just tackle it straight on, either way you’ll be able to conquer your fears in no time!
When you’re abseiling, you’re scaling down from tremendous heights, which is something that a lot of people find daunting. However, we guarantee that the feeling of accomplishment that comes with touching the ground from your first abseil is absolutely unparalleled. What’s more is that conquering your fears has never been easier – you can control the speed of your descent using the friction device, so you can go as fast or as relaxed as you are comfortable with, and you’ll be able to choose the place and height that suits you. Whether you want to build up to the task, or just tackle it straight on, either way you’ll be able to conquer your fears in no time!
4. It’s intense exercise
Although it might seem like it to the untrained eye, there’s a lot of technique and lower body strength needed to abseil safely. It’s not all about dangling off the side of a cliff by a rope; you have to combine your physical and mental fortitude and stay alert at all times. Whilst your suspended, you’ll need to use your core and legs for balance and support, also to guide you down, whilst your arms have to control the rope at all times to make sure you stay at an even pace that suits you. All in all, you’re going to be getting a great workout in.
Although it might seem like it to the untrained eye, there’s a lot of technique and lower body strength needed to abseil safely. It’s not all about dangling off the side of a cliff by a rope; you have to combine your physical and mental fortitude and stay alert at all times. Whilst your suspended, you’ll need to use your core and legs for balance and support, also to guide you down, whilst your arms have to control the rope at all times to make sure you stay at an even pace that suits you. All in all, you’re going to be getting a great workout in.
5. Experience beautiful places throughout the UK
Abseiling will take you all across the UK – you’ll see some of the most beautiful views and experience some of the most stunning nature, whether you go to an abseil tower or outdoor climbing. As you’ll usually be abseiling from heights anywhere between 60 to 500ft high, you’ll be able to feel like you’re on top of the world, and the stunning views will help put your mind at ease during your descent.
Abseiling will take you all across the UK – you’ll see some of the most beautiful views and experience some of the most stunning nature, whether you go to an abseil tower or outdoor climbing. As you’ll usually be abseiling from heights anywhere between 60 to 500ft high, you’ll be able to feel like you’re on top of the world, and the stunning views will help put your mind at ease during your descent.
When should I go abseiling in the UK?
As with most outdoor extreme sports, abseiling does count on decently good weather conditions if you want to partake safely and have the best time possible. Therefore, we would suggest going during the drier seasons (summer and autumn) so the rock faces are not wet. Furthermore, you’ll enjoy your time outside a lot more if you’re warm! But don’t fret, because there are plenty of indoor climbing and abseiling centres all across the UK – so you can go whatever the weather!
As with most outdoor extreme sports, abseiling does count on decently good weather conditions if you want to partake safely and have the best time possible. Therefore, we would suggest going during the drier seasons (summer and autumn) so the rock faces are not wet. Furthermore, you’ll enjoy your time outside a lot more if you’re warm! But don’t fret, because there are plenty of indoor climbing and abseiling centres all across the UK – so you can go whatever the weather!
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