Improve your kayak handling and rough water skills with a 2 day course that takes you to some of the UK's finest coastal destinations. With an emphasis on building foundation skills and challenging yourself in diverse environments, this course promises a rewarding experience for passionate paddlers.

Ready to take your paddleboarding to the next level? This 2-day course is designed for paddlers who are already comfortable in open water and want to safely transition into a coastal environment.

In our role as the National Outdoor Centre, our primary goal is to encourage and support as many people as possible to get active outdoors. We recognise that in some cases, the primary barrier to individuals receiving the training they need is cost, so, as a not-for-profit organisation, we continually strive to ensure our course fees remain as low as possible. We also work with other organisations who provide funding support for specific opportunities.

The Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician (SRT) course is internationally recognised as the benchmark qualification for personnel operating in swiftwater and flood rescue environments.

Aligned with Defra Module 3 requirements, this practical and intensive course develops the skills needed to work safely and effectively in moving water and flood conditions. Designed for emergency responders and rescue teams, the course focuses on safe decision-making, teamwork, and technical rescue techniques in challenging water environments

Complete your Hill and Moorland Assessment with our friendly, supportive and experienced team.

Join us on this exciting hike in the Eryri mountains.

This course is for the competent grade 2 paddler who is looking to progress into more challenging environments. It gives you the experience and skills you need to refine technique, improve tactical decision making and improve confidence in the grade 3 environment and on open water in strong winds looking at trim, solo sailing and trad skills.

Join this two-day canoe course focused on developing the core paddling skills required to improve your confidence on grade II rivers and on open water in windy conditions. With expert guidance, you'll refine existing techniques and explore advanced methods, leaving with a renewed passion for paddling.

Join this two-day white water kayaking course focused on developing the core white water skills required to improve your confidence on grade 2 and 3 rivers. With expert guidance, you'll refine existing techniques and explore advanced methods, leaving with a renewed passion for paddling.

This two day course with our highly qualified instructors will help you be confident in your skills to help you on your journey, helping you hone in on your technique and skills on some of UK’s best coastal waters.

This course is for the paddler who is confident in the grade 2 environment and wanting to progress into more challenging environments. It gives you the experience and skills you need to refine technique, improve tactical decision making and improve confidence in the grade 3 environment.

Winter climbing in Scotland offers rewards and challenges comparable with the best anywhere in the world. From a revision of the basic skills, to more advanced skills for steeper ground, you’ll make rapid progress over this five day course.

You’ve mastered the fundamentals with Rope Rescue Operations (RRO) , now it's time to elevate your expertise. The Rope Rescue Technician course is designed for those ready to take on the most complex, high-risk environments with precision, confidence, and advanced technical knowledge.

Join our dedicated winter team for a week to remember, as we summit some of Scotland’s most revered and beautiful peaks.

In our role as the National Outdoor Centre, our primary goal is to encourage and support as many people as possible to get active outdoors. We recognise that in some cases, the primary barrier to individuals receiving the training they need is cost, so, as a not-for-profit organisation, we continually strive to ensure our course fees remain as low as possible. We also work with other organisations who provide funding support for specific opportunities.