At Patterdale Hall we can offer a full range of outdoor
activities all based onsite and within easy reach of our front
door. We have access to three local crags, our three boathouses
where the kayaks, canoes and sailing dinghies are based, and the
grounds where the ropes course, gorge and archery are based all
just by taking a short walk from the Hall. The centre is licensed
with the AALS to provide adventurous activities to under 18's all
year round.
Our ideal location means that there is no need to spend any time
travelling in minibuses to get to the activities.
Our activity programmes are developed with your group in mind so
please approach us with any ideas and suggestions that you may want
to incorporate. All specialist equipment is provided for each
activity within the cost charged. As an idea of the scope of
our activities you could choose to kayak, canoe, sail in a range of
different dinghies, gorge walk, archery, climb at a range of
different local crags, abseil, orienteer, explore the ropes course
or simply go for a hike amongst the Lakeland fells by stepping out
of the door. Please have a look at the sample programmes that
are downloadable on this page but remember that all programmes are
developed with the aims for your group in mind.
Patterdale Hall is a recognised teaching establishment for the
RYA (Royal Yachting Association) and is able to offer
courses for dinghy sailing and powerboating. We are also
able to organise BCU star test awards. Please get in touch
with our office if NGB qualifications are something that you are
interested in.
Whilst it is more normal for us to provide activities to groups
that are residential at the Hall it is possible for us to also
provide activities for non residential groups and also on occasion
to provide activities at alternative venues.
Groups that are residential at Patterdale Hall are, of course,
welcome to organise all or part of their own programme but pleae be
aware that the Patterdale Hall AALA licence only covers programmes
organised and run by Patterdale Hall. Outdoor equipment is
not normally available to groups undertaking their own
programmes.