Oaklands Outdoor Education Centre
  • Email
  • Rss
  • Home
  • About Oaklands
    • The House
    • Quality & Safety
      • Coronavirus Updates
    • Activities at Oaklands
    • Meet the Staff
    • Environment
    • Oaklands for All
    • Friends of Oaklands
  • Courses
    • Schools & Youth Groups
      • Primary School
      • Secondary School
      • Youth Groups
    • Adventure Days
    • Open Courses
    • Visual & Performing Arts
    • Case Studies
  • Bookings & Prices
    • Availability
    • Prices
    • Residential Booking Enquiry
    • Book an Adventure Day
    • Self Catered Accomodation
    • Other Bookings
  • Useful Info
    • All Course Forms
    • Full Week
    • Split Week
    • Day Visit
    • Weekend
  • Gallery
    • Photo Policy
  • Feedback
  • News
  • Contact us
    • How to find us

Archive: June, 2012

Home» 2012 » June

Tranmere Rovers visit Oaklands

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Gethin in Case Study, Reviews

Tranmere Rovers Manager Les Parry decided to take all the players, coaches and apprentices to the Oaklands Outdoor Education Centre for the day as part of the club’s training programme. Les said ‘I was looking for an opportunity for a bit of variety in the training that would challenge the players as well as build […]

View Post

Snowdonia Arts Festival

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Gethin in Course, News

Photography Jean is a renowned landscape photographer and has co-authored a number of books on Snowdonia’s Rivers as well as exhibiting widely across Wales. Jean’s Saturday workshop is suitable for the complete beginner, her Sunday workshop is suitable for the more advanced amateur hoping to hone their skills and learn more about how to use […]

View Post

Orienteering

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Gethin in Activities

An activity using maps to find various control points.  Orienteering is generally a competitive activity and is suitable for all ages and abilities.  We have access to 3 orienteering courses on the Oakland’s site and there are plenty more in the locality.

View Post

Raft Building

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Gethin in Activities

A fun activity, which can be run as a competition if you wish.  The participants build a raft and paddle it over a set distance.

View Post

Problem Solving

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Gethin in Activities

We can arrange a series of problem solving activities, which will be fun, challenging and involve teamwork.  These activities can be done purely for enjoyment or in order to learn about effective teamwork, planning and communication.  The activities will be physical but will need some degree of thought and can be tailored to suit your […]

View Post

Mine Exploration

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Gethin in Activities

Exploration underground in either natural caves or man made mines, some are walk in walk out whilst others involve the use of ropes.  There is a wealth of social history surrounding the mines of North Wales  and a trip under ground will give you a fascinating insight into the way things were.

View Post

Sea Level Traversing

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Gethin in Activities

An adventurous activity where you journey along a section of coastal cliff.  This may involve the use of climbing techniques and equipment and is often a wet activity.  Most sea level traversing will take place on the Anglesey coast.

View Post

Gorge Walking

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Gethin in Activities

Usually a wet activity, a journey up or down a gorge, involving scrambling, perhaps a swim and some slides.  It is one of the most popular activities on offer.  There are different levels of gorge in the area.

View Post

Mountain Walking and Scrambling

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Gethin in Activities

Walking in the mountains, perhaps doing a ridge walk, hopefully a summit. Scrambling is rough walking over steep ground, where hands are needed for support, usually on higher mountain ridges.  Being on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park means that we are excellently situated for mountain walking and scrambling.  We can also offer lower […]

View Post

Rock Climbing and Abseiling

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Gethin in Activities

This is how most people are introduced to rock climbing.  Opportunities to learn climbing techniques, how to use specialist equipment and how to ascend and descend.  In good weather this will take place on crags in the locality, in poor weather there is the option of using indoor climbing walls.

View Post

Search

Recent Posts

  • Oxton St Saviour’s March 2020
  • Coronavirus
  • Whitefield February 2020
  • Christ the King (course A & B), February 2020
  • Young Farmers, February 2020

News Archives

  • March 2020
  • February 2020
  • July 2019
  • March 2019
  • November 2018
  • October 2018
  • July 2018
  • June 2018
  • May 2018
  • April 2018
  • March 2018
  • February 2018
  • January 2018
  • November 2017
  • October 2017
  • September 2017
  • July 2017
  • June 2017
  • May 2017
  • April 2017
  • March 2017
  • February 2017
  • December 2016
  • November 2016
  • October 2016
  • September 2016
  • August 2016
  • July 2016
  • June 2016
  • April 2016
  • October 2015
  • September 2015
  • June 2015
  • May 2015
  • March 2015
  • November 2014
  • October 2014
  • June 2014
  • May 2014
  • April 2014
  • November 2013
  • October 2013
  • September 2013
  • August 2013
  • July 2013
  • June 2013
  • May 2013
  • February 2013
  • November 2012
  • October 2012
  • September 2012
  • August 2012
  • June 2012
  • May 2012
  • April 2012

AALA Licensed

Adventure Activities Licensing Authority

Recent Posts

  • Oxton St Saviour’s March 2020
  • Coronavirus
  • Whitefield February 2020
  • Christ the King (course A & B), February 2020
  • Young Farmers, February 2020

Search

Staff Login

Student Blog

Create a Photo Gallery

Get in Touch

  • 01690 710500
  • oaklands@edsential.co.uk
  • Contact Us

(c) 2019 Oaklands Outdoor Education Centre

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.OkClick here to read our Privacy Policy