Gorge Scrambling and canyoning - We booked gorge scrambling and a canyon descent with Mark for our family at Church Beck in Coniston. What a superb and fun experience! Easy to book and great communication... read more from Mark. There was only our group of 4 plus two others, much better than other large groups we saw in the gorge. Mark made the whole experience fun, whilst also keeping us safe. Mark was also very patient helping my nervous son with a couple of the higher jumps. We highly recommend Mountain Journeys, will definitely use again.

  Helvellyn and striding edge - Went up Helvellyn with Mark yesterday. The weather was perfect after the 2 day heat wave which would have been unwalkable...... It was a fantastic walk and Mark was full... read more of information about the area and all the different mountains we could see. I was keen to have a go at Striding Edge and was so delighted that we did it, with his guidance and encouragement proving extremely helpful. We returned via Swirral Edge which was another challenge but made easier when following a guide!
I can't comment on the 'budget friendly' question as this was a gift.
Would definitely recommend Mark and team as guides in the lake district.

  Gorge scrambling - We are two families with older children and Mark took us Ghyll Scrambling. We had such a great afternoon, initially there was a little trepidation and even getting the wetsuits... read more on was an experience in itself! Once up the mountain and at the top of the water course Mark was really good and careful to explain everything and make sure we knew what to expect. He was patient with those of us who found parts of the course more challenging and extremely knowledgeable. We would definitely recommend him and hope to do this again next year.