As a full or half-day activity, rock climbing is a great way to explore some of England's finest mountain venues. Climbs can be single pitch, which are ideal for groups, or multi-pitch for a bit more adventure. You can also join us for rock climbing tuition in other regions as we have extensive experience of the Peak District, Welsh and Scottish climbing venues. Rock climbing is offered as part of our GCSE PE programme.
Traditionally used by mountaineers to descend from high mountain routes and by cavers to explore deep potholes. This presents great personal challenge. You are introduced to the best techniques and we encourage you all the way (whilst also holding your safety rope). We use a number of venues ranging from introductory grassy bank abseils through to 120ft descents into Cathedral Quarry.
Our experience of organising and supporting expeditions spans four decades, we are passionate about giving young people unique experiences which have a profound, life-changing impact. Join our regular hill walking, canoeing or biking expeditions in the Lake District, Peak District, Wales and Scotland. Expeditions have included a week circumnavigating the Lakeland fells, paddling across Scotland via the Great Glen and sea kayaking around the Hebridian coastline.
Coastal scrambling is a very popular activity if you want a climbing experience with a journeying element. Using one of our local coastal venues, such as Humphrey Head, you are challenged to traverse the limestone cliffs overcoming the natural climbing problems en route. Humphrey Head also provides the opportunity for curricular links to work on coastal environments. Humphrey Head is home to a family of peregrine falcons which can often be seen soaring close to the rock face in search of prey.
Ghyll scrambling involves the challenge of following the watercourse over natural obstacles such as spectacular cascades and waterfalls and whether done wet or dry this is guaranteed to be one of your most memorable activities. Watching students develop from their first tentative steps, precariously balancing on the edge of deep pools, turn into sure-footed agility, can be one of the most rewarding activities of your stay. This is an ideal activity a team challenge.
Ghyll Head is surrounded by some of the country's finest hills and mountains, from the small but beautiful Gummer's How overlooking Windermere, to the mighty Scafell Pike, let us introduce you to the joys of hill walking. Walks for all ages and abilities and on a variety of terrains from simple valley walks to high level ridge scrambles. Hill walking also links well with the geography curriculum and the stunning locations provide an inspirational setting for literacy and art based activities. For GCSE, BTEC and A-level students our instructors are able to offer training and advice for you to get the most out of your awards.