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The Outward Bound Trust is the UK's leading provider of authentic outdoor learning , adventures and personal development for young people (11-24yr olds). We have four centres across the UK in Snowdonia (Wales), The Lake Distrcit (England) and The Highlands (Scotland). We take young people out into the fells, lakes, mountains and lochs, under the constant guidance and expert supervision of our outstanding outdoor instructors. Kayaking on the Dovey estuary, climbing Ben Nevis, camping overnight in the Lake District, sailing on Lake Ullswater or journeying across the Highlands by canoe and on foot, are just some of the challenging activities and real adventures that young people will take part in. It’s a great way to make new friends and meet people from all walks of life, both from the UK and abroad.

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Courses / Programs:

- Adventures & Expeditions
- 1-week Adventure Unlimited course for action-packed fun
- 3-week expedition programmes for real adventures and incredible wilderness journeys

Why Choose Us?:

Inspiring locations
Photo of Outdoor Activity Centres in the UK Lakes, sea and mountains on the doorstep - that's what sets Outward Bound centres apart. Each centre benefits from a unique environment, always with a focus of providing easy access to the wild open spaces that surround us. Dormitory style rooms with 4-10 people of your own age and gender per room, mostly en-suite.

Real and wild adventures
Trekking up mountains and crossing lakes, climbing breathtaking summits and abseiling down rock faces. Choose from a truly thrilling range of activities and experience incredible places as you make new friends from all over the world.

Saftey and expertise
The safety of our participants is of paramount importance to us. We have been welcoming young people to our centres and accompanying them on adventurous journeys in the wild for over 70 years. As a result we have an enviable safety record and an outstanding team of experienced instructors.

Licensed Centres
We comply fully with all relevant legislation and all of our centres are licensed under the Adventure Activities Licensing Scheme 1996.

Financial Assistance
We also offer financial assistance to those who need help paying for a course – currently over 50% of participants get part of the course fees paid for them.

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Address: Hackthorpe Hall, Hackthorpe, Penrith, CA10 2HX, Cumbria, Cumbria, England , UK / GB

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