Themed Activity Days and Breaks |
Our 'Heritage'
themed activity days and breaks are for those who
would like to learn more about the surroundings
while enjoying healthy outdoor activities such as
walking, cycling and canoeing. Each named
theme can be booked as a 'one-off' day session, or
they can be combined or expanded to make a themed
break. Unless stated
otherwise, these days are suitable for complete
beginners. 'Active
History' - South Wales Available
from Easter 2010 Our
'Active History' programme combines an
introduction to historical themes,
combined with relevant outdoor activities
which bring the topic alive. These days
are suitable for adults or families with
older children, looking for a day out with
a difference. Industrial
Heritage •
Mostyn Evans The
Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal is now a
peaceful scenic waterway and a haven for
wildlife, but it bears many traces of its
industrial beginnings. Travel the canal by
canoe,
learning
about a byegone industrial age from the
relics all around us. •
Iestyn Mortimer
The
tramroads of South Wales once carried
quarried and mined materials to the canals
for onward transportation. Now they are
peaceful tracks used for recreation, but
the relics of their past can still be
found. Walk or cycle the tramroad system
from quarry to canal (can be combined with
caving, canoeing and/or
kayaking). •
Zephaniah Williams Follow
in the footsteps of the chartists,
including a hike across Mynydd Llangattock
to the Chartists' Cave (can be combined
with caving). NB
- the 'Industrial Heritage' days can be
combined into a three-day 'Industrial
Heritage' activity programme, which will
allow us to spend more time on aspects of
the topic, and on the associated outdoor
activities. Ancient
Arts •
Owain Glyndwr
Archery.
Learn how this ancient art was used in
hunting and warfare, before masterng the
basics and testing your skills at target
archery. •
Madog ap Llywelyn A day
of learning how Wales' numerous castles
were pivotal in the history of the nation,
fought and defended by siege warfare. A
practical exploration of a castle,
considering the point of view of defenders
and attackers. Building (to scale) and
testing your own siege engine in
controlled surroundings. •
Giraldus Canbrensis Coracle-building.
Once described as "The little boats of the
Welsh" Coracles have been used for fishing
and transport since time immemorial. Learn
about the different coracle designs used
throughout Wales, build your own coracle
and put it to the test on the
water! NB
- the 'Ancient Arts' days can be combined
into a three-day 'Ancient Arts' activity
programme, which will allow us to spend
more time on aspects of the
topic. Anglesey
Heritage 'Edward
Llwyd' Avalable
from September 2010 - one to five
days. •
Walk
the cliff-tops to get an overview of
coastal landforms, then embark by canoe on
sheltered water to study folding at first
hand. •
Discover
the wildlife of the inter-tidal zone, on
foot and/or by canoe or kayak*. Each day
will look at a different habitat, and can
be taken separately, on as an extended
study. •
'Owain
ap Gruffydd' Tour Avalable
from July 2010 - One to five days.
Full
Course Description •
Five
days exploring the coastal heritage of
Anglesey, visiting key locations each day,
on foot and by canoe or kayak*. *The
programme for this holiday will vary
according to the canoeing/kayaking
experience of course members, and on
conditions. Programmes can be arranged
which are suitable for
beginners. Bespoke
courses:
by arrangement - email with an
outline of your requirements.
Walking,
Orienteering and Wayfaring