I often get asked for advice on all sorts of issues related to outdoor activities. From how to pack a rucksack to which shaped canoe hull should someone buy, the variety is staggering. There is a wealth of information and advice on the internet about virtually anything. Sometimes, however, it’s not that easy to find [...]

Today, I got to spend the day with 30 boys from Packwood Haugh School at The Great Escape. They actually arrived last night and spent the evening playing various games before spending the night in 10 man tents. By the time I arrived, they were warming themselves by the camp fire after a chilly night [...]

Today, I found myself working at The Great Escape in South Shropshire with Packwood Haugh, a local independent prep school. The group of 28 youngsters had actually arrived yesterday evening and camped out after a few games. By the time I arrived early this morning, some of them were looking a little damp after a [...]

Over the last few years, we have been developing a holiday programme of activities for the whole family. The aim has always been to make outdoor activities more accessible for a wide age range. In our efforts to achieve this, we’ve tweaked the programme each year and are always eager to hear your comments and [...]

It’s always interesting to get the opportunity to work somewhere new, and today I had the chance to spend the day at The Great Escape. This is a company based in south Shropshire which offers a range of activities on it’s site at Bicton (near Clun) in and around woodland and nearby water features. Today [...]

Today was one of those days that you get to spend a relatively relaxed day, with a great bunch of people, in glorious weather in a fantastic setting. You might say I enjoyed myself! Last year, I was asked to jointly lead a trip to Cwm Idwall with one of Ellesmere College’s Geography teachers. The [...]

Dave MacLeod and Tim Emmett successfully managed to climb a route called ‘The Usual Suspects’ on the Isle of Harris at the weekend. Graded at E9 7a, this is 5 pitches of serious climbing by two of the top traditional climbers in the world. Thankfully for the rest of us mere mortals, the BBC were [...]

The Active Adventures programme for Summer 2010 has now been published! This is a Summer Holiday programme of activity sessions for all the family with sessions for kids, adults and families. If you fancy having a go at canoeing, rock climbing, high ropes, archery or hill walking, take a look at what’s on offer. We’ve [...]