School group climbing
The only thing we love more than being outdoors doing exciting and challenging activities, is sharing these experiences with other people. That is why we offer a broad range of courses, from activity residentials for school groups to management courses. We also have a large number of courses for adults in specific development areas in kayaking, navigation and climbing. These courses last anywhere from two hours to two days and are aimed at beginner, intermediate or advanced level. Why not join us at Simply Outdoors for your next outdoor course and experience the beauty of Dartmoor and the South West.
Individual activities
Please see training courses page.
Group Activities
Gorge Walking
Forge your way against the current in the stunning Plym Valley, scrambling under and over boulders and sliding down water shoots.
Archery
Learn to safely handle a bow and amaze yourself with your skill and accuracy. Then play some individual and team games based on your shooting ability.
Archery group
Raft Building
Working in teams to build and race a raft around the lake. The raft can then be used to explore the area or complete the lakeside orienteering challenge.
Rafting
Climbing, Abseiling and Scrambling
Stretch yourself on some of the magnificent Granite outcrops in the area and enjoy the views of the local moor before the exhilarating abseil back to the start.
Climbing
Mini Olympics
A great chance for the newly formed teams to compete against one another in our take on the Olympic games!
Mini Olympics
High elements
Challenge yourself on our High Ropes elements. Whether it is working as a team to reach the top of the Jacob’s Ladder or balancing across the Burma Bridge, you will have a great time.
High elements
Kayaking and Canoeing
A chance to get out and about in a boat whether it’s for a fun filled games session at the local lake or a day trip along one of our many fine rivers or canals.
Canoeing
Orienteering/ GYMO
Test your map reading in this fast paced and fun activity. Can you find the markers first and return before the time stops? There is even a picture-based course to challenge your observation skills.
Orienteering
Bog Run
Our unique Bog Run on Bodmin Moor is the wettest, muddiest and most fun activity you’ll ever do. Finishing with a jump into the lake to rinse off.
Bog run
Moorland Walking and Challenge Day
Tavistock is in the perfect location to begin exploring the wonderful Dartmoor Nation Park from, with various options available to ensure your route is appropriate for your group. If the walk itself isn’t challenging enough the we can add in some problem-solving tasks along the way, encouraging the groups to really pull together and work as a successful team.
Moorland walk
Enjoying Dartmoor
Problem Solving
From the perplexing Planks Puzzle to the Acid Swamp, the Crystal Maze has nothing on us! These team tasks will challenge your communication, leadership and team skills.
Problem solving