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 […]
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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 PostOrienteering
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 PostRaft Building
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 PostProblem Solving
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 PostMine Exploration
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 PostSea Level Traversing
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 PostGorge Walking
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 PostMountain Walking and Scrambling
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 PostRock Climbing and Abseiling
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.
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