Training courses for Leaders/Participants
at Longtown Outdoor Education Centre situated on the edge of the Brecon Beacons.
Full range of courses including mountain walking, gorge walking, canoeing, rock climbing and caving. |
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An extensive range of training and assessment courses for leaders including the Walking Group Leader qualification.
Gold Residential
New dates set for May, August and October 2008.
Gold D of E Challenge Weeks: Why not set yourself the challenge of completing a D of E challenge week at Longtown?
You’ll be mixed in with other candidates from around the country and have the opportunity to take part in an exciting range of challenge activities including gorge walking, caving, canoeing and rock climbing.
No prior experience required. The price of £225 includes all accommodation, meals, activities and equipment.
New this year - our Coastal Challenge Week. Cliff climbing, kayak surfing, coasteering, beach bivuoac and more!
If you’ve lots of energy and enthusiasm and relish new challenges, then this is the week for you. You will find yourself stretched in lots of different ways, but leave with life-long memories and a huge smile on your face!
Due to the popularity of the early August programme an additional D of E Gold Challenge Course has been programmed for 25 - 29th August 2008.
This will be an action packed week comprising Mountain and Coastal Activities. Why not come and try new challenges and make new friends with other candidates from around the country? For more details and a sample programme contact us.
Expedition Training
New - The Longtown Expedition Training weekend covers all the Common Training Syllabus and is aimed at Gold and Silver candidates and can be tailored to canoe-based expeditions if required.
Group bookings can be taken for 8 - 12 people. (Cost £135). The training will be delivered by an experienced ML(S) or BCU Level 2 / 3 Coach with an in-depth knowledge of the local area. More information on request.
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The majority of the Longtown instructional staff hold the ML(S) award and can be booked to supervise practice expeditions and Wild Country Ventures.
Alternatively staff holding the BCU Level 2 / 3 Coach (Canoe) award can supervise practice river-based expeditions. |
Camping facilities for D of E award expedition groups are also available at a reduced rate at the centre. Details of other centres in the South Wales region offering similar facilities are also available on request
National Governing Body Awards
The National Governing Body award courses currently on offer are the MLTE Walking Group Leader award and BCU 1 - 3 star awards for Canoe and Kayak.
Experience based training courses are also on offer for caving and rock climbing.
For more information please contact us.