LARGE SELECTION OF Adventure ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE RAIN OR SHINE!!

As well as the activities listed individually below we realise that many people want to come and ‘have a go’ at a variety of the activities we offer.

In 2010 we are offering All Day Adventure walks,you will meet our instructors at the centre and then be taken on one of our circuits during which you will be able to try many of our activities including abseiling, climbing, caving and canoeing.

We can provide a picnic lunch which can be taken at one of the many stunning viewpoints which are hidden away off the beaten track near our centre.

We firmly believe that this is a fantastic opportunity to get  away from the TV and get a real taste of adventure and fresh air.

Rock Climbing

The exciting challenge of climbing a rock face and the thrill of abseiling, from part of our ‘Yat Rock’ Programme.

From an initial briefing on safety and rock climbing procedure, you progress under instruction to working in pairs; having the added assurance of our specialist fail-safe equipment.

Symonds Yat is well known as an excellent climbing venue and has no shortage of routes to match the requirements

of all groups. For those with some climbing experience, our guides can lead and rig more difficult routes and demonstrate the most up to date equipment and manoeuvres.

Climbing Wall

For wet weather or an introduction to climbing we have a superb indoor climbing wall with abseiling platform and steel caving ladders.All inside our large barn with natural sand stone climbing wall holds and problems to solve.

Abseiling

Abseiling is one of our most popular activities,the abseil pitches vary in a range from 10 to 30m to suit all levels of skill and bravery!.The best abseil pitches are a short walk from our centre on the natural lime stone cliffs of symonds yat,with spectacular views.This activity is totally safe and enjoyed by all who have a go.

Caving

The caves and old iron mines of the Forest of Dean present great adventure and exploration of the unknown. They are safe and undaunting with our qualified and experienced Cave leaders who will quickly put you at ease in the underground environment. You’ll have lots of fun and be inspired and educated with regard to local history and geology.

Ropes Course

The ropes course and initiative exercises are supervised mental, physical and emotional challenges that require a combination of teamwork skills and individual commitment. The course takes you on a problem -solving trip through our woodland, ending with an 80 meter zip wire run – excellent fun and a tremendous sense of achievement.

Archery

A popular activity where participants are introduced to the equipment and techniques of archery with the competitive edge of target shooting.

Raft Building

A great exercise at the start of a week to get the group to gel together and think about working together as a team,or simply just a good fun activity.

Problem solving/Initiative exercises.

Get the plan in to action	Sticking to the plan!
Its now time to test your building skills	zipping down the zip wire to a bungy braking system