Lost Earth Adventures was founded by Richard Goodey and Sarah Allard. An adventurous husband and wife duo, they’ve never been content with your typical sun, sand and beach holidays. In their years of travelling they have continuously gone in search of experiences that are more rewarding, challenging, inspiring and fun!
Climbing
Climbing
What is it?
Climbing originated as a practical activity used to move up steep terrain, but it has developed into a multifaceted pastime over the years. It's now practiced as a sport, a recreational activity, for exercise and as an explorational tool, with many people taking holidays to visit naturally good climbing areas outdoors.
What does it involve?
At a base level, climbing consists of using either apparatus or your own body to ascend something otherwise inaccessible. The methods of climbing can vary, and often depend on the type of material one is climbing on, such as ice, nets, ropes, boulders, mountains, trees and buildings!
Why do it and what are the benefits?
Climbing involves a lot of movement, so is great for exercising the entire body! It also improves physical coordination and a whole host of mental attributes such as determination, spatial awareness and concentration.
What equipment do we need?
Trying out climbing generally involve travelling to a specialist venue or hiring an instructor to take a group out into the real world, so it's rare that you will need to provide equipment! However, you should always check with the provider beforehand, and its a good idea to make sure your students are wearing appropriate clothing for the weather and the activity.
Who is it suitable for?
The development of indoor climbing walls can allow young children the opportunity to have a go at climbing in a more suitably controlled environment than outdoors, but in general, all ages should be able to have a go at climbing!
Costs?
Taster climbing lessons shouldn't be too much per person, with a decent price generally between £10-20. Full day experiences or a course of lessons will vary a lot more, so check out the venues around you thoroughly.
Issues/Things to think about? (unsuitable for age groups, medical conditions etc)
Indoor climbing ranges are reasonably safe with good supervision and medical assistance on hand, but going climbing outdoors could be riskier if you may suddenly need help with a student's medical needs - bear the needs of your group in mind when deciding what kind of experience to take them on!
How do we include?
There is a rising culture for disability within climbing, and many establishments now have assistance for those with physical and learning difficulties to help them have a go at climbing. Including everyone should be reasonably easy if you can find a venue that can help you!
Doing it abroad?
Mountainous countries will have more natural climbing areas than the UK - an outdoors foreign climbing experience will be exciting for interested students!
Main website:
http://www.ukclimbing.com is the main source of information for UK climbing, but be sure to check out individual venue websites for their specifics.
Venues with this Activity
Experience the wildest scenery that Snowdonia has to offer
A 21,000-acre mountainous place, acquired in 1951 from the Penrhyn estate, includes the Cwm Idwal Nature Reserve renowned for its arctic alpine plants. There are eight tenant upland farmson this land, 9,000 peaks above 3,000 feet and the famous mountain Tryfan where Edmund Hilary trained for his ascent of Everest.
We believe that puddles are for jumping in, edges are for looking over. Rock pools are the domain of adventurous fingers and toes. That your time is precious, that family, friends, sandy toes and salty air are what turn a holiday in to a trip of a life time.
School Camp offers on site team building sessions and a wide range of innovative off site adventurous outdoor activity events.
Our products include, Outdoor Activity days, Adventurous Activity Camps, Curriculum Enhancement Camps,Teambuilding days, BTEC / PE Outdoor Adventurous Activity Modules and Geography Field Trips.
Pinkery offers a residential experience that enhances understanding and enjoyment of Exmoor’s special qualities. Pinkery is Exmoor National Park Authority’s centre for Outdoor Education. It has been in operation since 1969 and offers a warm welcome and introduction to Exmoor National Park for all our visiting groups.
Outdoor Adventure is a small and personal residential outdoor activity centre in a stunning cliff-top location on the rugged North Cornish coast.
We have over 30 years experience in delivering high quality School Activity Trips, Family Activity Holidays and non-residential activities. Sole occupancy of our centre is also available.
A new standard in the provision of learning outside the classroom, including a £1m high-adrenaline activity park
This is the largest Kingswood centre, accommodating 630 young people in a mix of en-suite and standard multi-bedded rooms.
It has an all weather centre with an impressive 25,000 sq ft sports hall and heated indoor swimming pool.
A limestone gorge honeycombed with caves and smaller fissures
Stone tools and remains of animals found in the caves by archaeologists provide evidence for a fascinating story of life during the last Ice Age between 50,000 and 10,000 years ago. Great idea for family days out in Nottinghamshire.
Our most environmentally sustainable centre, complete with one of Europe’s largest solar panels!
Dearne Valley opened its doors as the new Kingswood centre in 2012. Following a multi-million pound investment programme, Dearne Valley is our most environmentally sustainable centre, complete with one of Europe’s largest solar panels and an on-site waste recycling plant.
Features
Covering 100 acres of beautiful fields and woodlands in a superb clifftop location, overlooking Whitecliff Bay
Situated on the enchanting Isle of Wight, with stunning views over Whitecliff Bay and direct beach access, this centre an instant hit with students and teachers alike
Located in a Site of Special Scientific Interest, providing the perfect destination for environmental and history studies along the dramatic Jurassic Coast
Adventures in the Wild!
The Bushcraft Company offer residential school trips with a difference, taking students into the wild and giving them real back-to-nature experiences they will never forget. We pay meticulous attention to the details, making sure our pastoral care is second to none, our activities are both exciting and educational, and the whole experience of working with
Nestled right beside the beach in a beautiful area of North Norfolk, this rural setting really gives children the opportunity to get out into the great outdoors
A spectacularly grand Manor House, steeped in history and situated in a vibrant seaside town on the North Norfolk coast, Overstrand provides a unique study environment
Specialist Environmental Field Study centre for Geography, Biology and Environmental Science, with dedicated and passionate tutors
A friendly run activity centre, we are small enough to care but large enough and experienced enough to matter. A residential outdoor education programme can be an extremely powerful, meaningful and fun learning experience. We aim to provide an Outdoor Education experience that will be the highlight to any educational or youth programme.
We run outdoor pursuits and multi-activity Christian camps for young people from School Years 4 through to 13+.
From mountain biking to skiing, karting to windsurfing, sailing to abseiling, crafts to gorge walking, leadership training to mission.
Alton Castle is a Catholic Education Centre in rural Staffordshire, just up the road from Alton Towers.
Huge range of activities from archery, bushcraft and fencing to high ropes, abseiling, leap of faith and adventure tunnelling plus LOADS more! For over 8s, minimum group booking is 6 people.
The Adventure Rope Course
Bowles is located near Tunbridge Wells on the site of a natural south facing sandstone outcrop which offers a range of outdoor adventure including superb rock climbing, a dry ski slope, orienteering, archery and the giant Leap of Faith!
Tree-top climbing adventure park in the Cévennes mountains in France. Fun guaranteed!!!
Open every day from 10 until 5pm, last departure at 4.30pm. Enjoy over 3 hours' worth of activities, including zip wires, climbing nets, jumps and rickety bridges strung between the trees. Also, don't miss out on canyoning in the river Ceze, a half-day activity.
Rock and Ice is a company owned by Richard Hogan MIA. Richard has been instructing and teaching climbing skills for over 20 years.
Let The Adventure Begin!
The Frank Chapman Centre is part of Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Councils Residential Education Service delivering a wide range of high quality outdoor programmes and activities for the community of Sandwell and others.
Ardwhallan host a range of courses throughout the year including climbing, paddlesport and sailing.
Nantyr Outdoor Education Centre was originally the village school for the local community and the surrounding area. From the 1950s the centre was owned by St. George’s Secondary Modern School on the Wirral, who used Nantyr as a base for residential work and field studies.
A 17 rope climbing wall with over 50 coloured routes. The climbing wall also features animal themed climbing holds. Junior climbing courses, climbing taster sessions are climbing parties are available for children aged 5 and up.
Alternative Adventure specialise in organising activities using venues that are within easy reach of your location; hotel & conference centre grounds delivering teambuilding activities, school & youth centres delivering outdoor teambuilding activities, local parks delivering teambuilding & outdoor adventurous activities canoeing, earth ball, mountain biking, raft building, orienteer
With its dramatic Exmoor location and modern facilities, The Beacon offers a unique setting for residential outdoor teaching, education and activity breaks. Ideal for schools and colleges, and a wonderful environment for Youth Group holidays.
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