active breaks
2-5 days for individuals, families, groups of adults & young people. It is up to you - mix and match!
It is up to you - mix and match! Be as active and as adventurous as you like for as many days as you like - or have a day off in between to chill out and relax or do something different. Our courses are all outdoor skills based with the chance to learn how to climb mountains, scale crags, paddle rivers & lochs or explore our wonderful coastline.
There is the option to take part in adventure based, adrenaline pumping activities with friends & family – or join a group. An ideal way to spend a stress busting week end or short break in wonderful outdoor surroundings at your doorstep.
Or explore the challenges and delights of the great outdoors at a slightly more relaxed pace in the company of other like minded folks. Many folks aspire to "have a go" at various adventure sports - before committing themselves to buying expensive gear and equipment, or paying to attend a longer course. These are days to teach you the basic skills to get a feel for your chosen activity in safe, controlled environment. The laughs, crack and fun come free!
We run these Outdoor Activity breaks and week ends usually from April - September for individuals, families and groups. We do have a daily programme for ease of organisation for individuals and couples – this can the chance to join other folks on the activity of your choice. If you are a larger group or family we are more than happy to arrange a programme to fit in with your daily requirements.
A family or group booking can be made when we can arrange alternative days to suit your group's requirements. We do not normally do half days for rock climbing and hill walking activities unless for a group booking of a minimum of 4 persons is made, when we can arrange alternative days to suit your requirements).
DAILY PROGRAMME
Choose from the sample choices below:
- OPEN CANOEING - INTRODUCTION (Monday & Tuesday)
- OPEN CANOE DAY TOURS - LOCH OR RIVER (Tuesday & Wednesday)
- ROCK CLIMBING (Monday & Tuesday)
- BEN NEVIS DAY (Tuesday & Thursday)
- HILL WALKING (Wednesday & Saturday)
- KAYAKING - INTRODUCTION (Wednesday & Saturday)
- WHITE WATER RIVER TOURS (KAYAKING) (Thursday & Friday)
- DINGHY SAILING (Thursday & Friday)
- HIGH SUMMER MOUNTAIN WALKING (Saturday & Sunday)
- MOUNTAIN BIKING (Any day)
SAMPLE 5 DAY PROGRAM – this is up to you!
MONDAY OPEN CANOEING – INTRODUCTION
TUESDAY ROCK CLIMBING
WEDNESDAY OPEN CANOE DAY TOURS - LOCH OR RIVER
THURSDAY BEN NEVIS DAY
FRIDAY DINGHY SAILING
SAMPLE 2 DAY WEEK END PROGRAM
SATURDAY INTRO to OPEN CANOEING or KAYAKING
SUNDAY MOUNTAIN WALKING DAY or DINGHY SAILING
Prices include hire, qualified instruction & safety gear for beginners for approximately a minimum of 6 hours per day or 2 ½ hour half day sessions. (Usually dependent on a minimum of 3 persons booking). All prices per person unless stated otherwise. Pre booking s preferred and essential at busy time of the year. The above activities take place on the above days for individuals, families and groups.
We can also offer to arrange additional activities from elsewhere in the area to fit into a package which may include:
- Mountain Bike trailing
- Go Karting
- Management Team Challenges
- Off Road Driving
- Quad Biking
- White Water Rafting
- Laser Clay Pigeon Shooting
- Keel boat Sailing
- Archery
- Paintballing
- Power Boating
- Canyoning
... plus many others!
Age Limits | Juniors are 16 yrs and under. Minimum age unaccompanied by a parent is 8 years. We are happy to take children 5+ years on some activities accompanied by a parent or guardian – this will always be at our discretion. Some day activities will require some previous experience and some minimum ages apply – please ask.
Level of Activity | The above prices apply only to Beginner / Improver levels of taster days – where the standard ratios will apply. Where a lower ratio is required on intermediate or advanced skills training, then our more advanced Private Guiding fees will apply.
Maximum Ratios | In order that you can gain maximum benefit from these sessions we limit numbers to 1 instructor to 6 or 8 clients - depending on the activity. We are able to take up to around 40 folks at one time, though all will not be necessarily be doing the same activity at the same time. Normally we operate on a maximum group size of 6-8 students with at least one lead instructor.
Minimum Numbers | We usually only run an activity with minimum of 3 persons. However, we do provide for lower numbers at an additional cost or on our Private Guiding rates.
Times | Full day sessions start at 9.15 am – approx 4.30 pm. Half day sessions start 9.15 am to 12.30 noon or 1.30 pm to 4.30 p.m. We are usually back at our base by 5.00pm at the latest. The number of days booked can be any within a 7 day period.
What we include in the prices | All prices are exclusive of accommodation & food but are fully inclusive of local transport, all safety & technical gear and equipment. All students are expected to come well equipped with personal outdoor clothing but we are always happy to discuss this with the group or staff offering advice and help as required.
You will need a packed lunch / flask / something to drink on the full day's activity.
NOTE: We do not recommend rock climbing or High Mountain Walking as a half day activity – we do not consider that these are practical or value for money.
If you wish to stay with us in our fully self-catered hostel / bunkhouse we will be happy to quote a price. The "ball park figure" for our accommodation is £ 13 – 16.50 per person per night in bunkrooms of 4, 6, or 8 persons. Or stay in one of our comfortable self catering apartments. We are more than happy to help you find other suitable accommodation if you are not staying with us.
