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The Adventure Week
   
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Develop new skills and break free from the treadmill. Boost your health and fitness with this invigorating week of adventure sports in the stunning setting of Dartmoor and the Cornish Coast. The Adventure Week gives you a taste of all our activities in a fantastic and full-on package.

The Adventure Week is escapism in the great outdoors, a break from the demands of your life. By getting involved in outdoor adventure you will gain greater determintaion and confidence through facing new kinds of challenges; you will feel healthier and fitter by being active and by filling your lungs with lots of clean fresh air; you will be giving your self the time to try new experiences which may kick start your life.

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Price, duration and dates
Course Details


Days begin at 9am and will finish around 5pm.

Each day will involve one or two different activities from the following:

Climbing and Abseiling

Learn to climb and pit yourself against our hard Dartmoor granite. Climbing can be about sheer power and strength to get to the top, but more often its about balance, delicate moves and technique that will see you succeed.

Canoeing

Explore the far reaches of beautiful and secluded rivers, maybe pack in the camping gear for an overnight expedition.

Canoe-steering

A cross between coasterring and canoe and kayak exploration. Paddle out and explore Burgh island by boat, jump out of your boat, traverse rocks and cliffs, snorkel in the clear blue water, jump into the deep water.

Kayaking

Experience the manoeuvrability of a river kayak, learn to control it, have a go at an eskimo roll.

Surf Kayaking

Once you've had a go on flat water feel the thrill and power of the surf, one of the most exciting places to be in a kayak.

Dartmoor Adventure Trek

Learn map and compass skills to navigate yourself across the remote and hostile landscape of Dartmoor.

Mountain Biking

Explore the woodland trails where you can choose the level of technical difficulty to suit your skills.

Tree Surfing

Try out our own, incredible tree top ropes course, built in beautiful broadleaved woodland, test your limits and get a natural high in a trail of zip wires, ladders, bridges and swings.




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Accommodation

 

This is a non-residential course, however we work closely with a number of local self catering and B&B's who we can recommend. We are happy to pick you up from your accommodation if you have travelled by public transport.

www.cornwallbedandbreakfast.org

www.woodovis.com

www.tamarvalleycamping.co.uk

www.tamarlodges.com

www.tamarvalleytourism.co.uk




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Price, duration and dates

Duration: 4 days

Price: £280

Dates available in 2012:

Easter  6th - 9th April

Duration: 5 days

Price: £350

Dates available in 2012:

21st - 25th May


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