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The Adventure Week
   
Outline

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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Accommodation
Price, duration and dates
Course Details

The Adventure week starts on Sunday evening with the course introduction, allowing you time to settle in and join the rest of the group for an evening meal.
 
Days begin at 9am and will finish around 5pm except for expeditions.

Each day will involve a different activity from:

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.

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 Navigation

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

Overnight Expedition

You have the option of an overnight expedition which may be either walking across Dartmoor or as part of a longer canoe journey.

 

 




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Accommodation at the Tamar Valley Lodge

Each evening you will return to the peaceful Tamar Valley to an alpine style lodge based within a quiet holiday village. There are a wide range of facilities on the site, including indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts, fitness centre and on site restaurant and bar. Here you can relax and recharge your batteries and review the days challenges.
 
The accommodation comprises of 3 twin rooms with 2 bathrooms, sitting room and kitchen area plus sundeck to enjoy the views from.

Food

Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be freshly prepared by your camp chef, using locally sourced food for simple hearty and plentiful meals.




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Price, duration and dates

Price: £395

Duration: 1 week

Dates:

10th to 15th May 2009 FULLY BOOKED

6th to 11th September 2009


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