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Mountain & Water is
registered with the Adventure Activities Licensing
Authority to provide specified activities under the
following headings:
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Kayaking • Open
Canoeing •
Improvised Rafting •
Rock-climbing •
Abseiling •
Caving and
Mine
Exploration.
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Mountain
and Water
is a registered
centre with
NNAS
National
Navigation Award Scheme
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Not a 'catch-all'
solution
We find that educational
and youth groups get most value from outdoor activities when
the programme is well-matched to the needs of the client
group; recreational, team-building or as a vehicle for
another agenda.
We concentrate on what we
do best: facilitating the outdoor activity; leaving you free
to do what YOU do best: work with your pupils or clients to
achieve their aims and those of your organisation. We
arrange bespoke programmes for education, youth and social
services groups. We are an Approved Activity Provider for
the Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE) Expedition
Section.
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Sessional
Activities
A school or
organised 'voluntary' group such as scouts or
cadets, school groups on residential holidays, may
prefer our 'stand-alone' activity sessions. These
include instruction in the activity, but are
conducted in an informal way with the emphasis on
exploration, adventure and enjoyment. You may book
one session, or as many as you wish. Some
activities can be combined in one day - please
contact us to discuss this.
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Canoeing and
Kayaking
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Half-day
'taster'
sessions:
Canoe
and/or kayak at various river, canal and
lake
venues.
River
Trip
An
excellent day out and a favourite with our
school and youth groups! Suitable for
beginners and those with a little more
experience. Using open canoes and/or
kayaks, to explore the scenic river Wye
with its abundant wildlife. After a short
lesson on the basic paddling strokes we
set off downstream taking a river bank
picnic on the way. No capsize drills are
needed for these craft, and even nervous
beginners rapidly progress to complete the
trip.
For an
extended adventure, try our
Canoe
Camping Tour on the River
Wye
BCU
'Star'
Tests
We
offer training and testing for BCU 1 - 3
Star and Safety Awards in open
canoes.
open-cockpit
kayaks
and
closed-cockpit
kayaks.
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Walking, Wayfaring
and Orienteering
"In
exploring the world, children often
discover themselves". -
National Navigation Award Scheme (NNAS).
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Combine
key skills in map-reading and
interpretation with outdoor adventure.
Wayfaring and orienteering enhance both
self-reliance or teamwork
skills.
Guided
Walking:
Let
us plan a route to bring your curriculum
to life! Mountain summits, geology,
industrial heritage, plantlife,
star-gazing...
Wayfaring:
An introduction to map and compass skills
and a great way to learn the rudiments of
navigation.
It
is an ideal introduction to pastimes such
as hill-walking. And it's
FUN!
Orienteering:
Just
as much fun, but a more competitive
experience. Working in pairs or small
teams, children plan a route and collect
the control points to complete the circuit
in the best possible
time.
NNAS
Navigation Navigation Award
Scheme
Mountain
and Water is a regixtered centre for
the National
Navigation Award
Scheme.
We currently offer:
'Young
Navigator' Star
Awards,
Bronze, Silver and Gold.
NNAS
Bronze Level Award
The
'Young Navigator' 'Gold Star' leads
into the: NNAS Bronze Level for
adults and older children.
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Improvised Rafting
and Bushcraft
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Raft-building
combines outdoor adventure with
problem-solving and teamwork skills. Basic
materials and some advice on design and
knot-tying are provided.
Building
the very popular 'skin' covered frame
kayaks, starting from freshly-cut branches
from a sustainable source, gives an added
dimension. The group will design, build
and ultimately race their craft over a
short course against their peers. Single
or non-competitive teams may undertake a
short journey in lieu of the race. NB -
due to time constraints, we use a
combination of natural and modern
materials.
Bushcraft
puts outdoor learning to practical use,
groups can build shelters, identify edible
plants (under supervision) to prepare and
cook a meal on open fire. Bushcraft can be
extended into a night walk, to add a
challenging and unforgettable dimension,
engaging all the senses (ideal for the
first night in camp).
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Archery
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Archery can be taken as
a fun session, learning the basic skills
in a half-day session. However, we find
that many people get 'hooked' and want to
spend longer, pitting themselves against
various targets and skill-building
games.
Archery is also
available as part of one of our
themed
courses
combined with other ancient arts such as
coracle-building, in the context of their
historical setting.
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Rock-climbing and
Abseiling
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This
activity combines personal challenge with
trust and teamwork. Any age or ability can
take part, as we vary the activity to
provide an appropriate
challenge.
Using
the security of a top-rope system,
beginners quickly get to grips with moving
around on the rock face, and can choose
how high they climb, before descending
using the rope. Each member of the group
can be involved in safeguarding their
peers while climbing.
Abseiling
is introduced as a fun activity as well as
part of the wider climbing
skills.
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Caving
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The
underground experience is special ,and
south Wales has some of the best and most
easily accessible caves in the country,
with challenges suitable for all ages and
abilities.
A
typical caving trip is an adventrous
journey, led by our knowledgeable guides,
exploring large caverns, tight squeezes
and submerged streams.
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Night
Walk
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The countryside takes
on a different atmosphere after dark,
bringing all your senses into focus. The
Brecon Beacons are reknowned for the
quality of the night sky, making this an
ideal place for night walking. Depending
on the weather, and the phase of the moon,
we may enjoy star gazing, moon watching,
bat watching, night navigation and
orienteering....
Come with an open mind
and enjoy!
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Canoe
Camping Tour along the River Wye
Camping
equipment can be hired from us if
required.
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For educational
and youth groups accompanied by teachers or adult
leaders.
Two or more days
travelling the River Wye, stopping at riverside
camp sites.
Our guides will
accompany you on the river each day, and see you
safely to your overnight camp site, leaving you to
enjoy your own evening programme.
Our
Night
Walk may
be added from some camp sites, by
arrangement.
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Duke of Edinburgh's Award
• Training
for expeditions on foot, by canoe, kayak or
cycle.
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Expedition Assessment and Supervision.
• Qualified
instruction for BCU Star Tests, canoe, kayak,
placid water, river, lake and sea.
• Canoe and
Kayak hire.
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Bespoke Courses for Youth and Social Services
Groups with special needs or agendas
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Self-Awareness
• Group
Issues
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Co-operation and Team-Work
• Field
Studies. If you are looking for an outdoor
session, day or longer activity to combine with
your key stage requirements, please contact us to
discuss your requirements. Our Active
Heritage
programme can be adapted for school groups, or we
can design a course to meet your needs.
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