Outdoor Activities

Alfresco Adventures offers a wide range of outdoor activities in some of the most amazing countryside and areas of outstanding beauty in the United Kingdom more specifically North Yorkshire, particularly the Yorkshire Dales and the North Yorkshire Moors, as well as the Lake District.

It could be abseiling at Brimham Rocks, canoeing on Lake Windermere, walking the Yorkshire Three Peaks, cycling stage one and two of the 2014 Tour de France. We can also provide a programme of indoor activities which can be delivered in a conference room, gym or something similar. In most cases, we cater for all ages and abilities from 7 to 77 and beyond. We are also fully mobile and for certain activities we can pack up our kit and equipment and come to you subject to the availability of appropriate facilities. Activities can last for a few hours in the morning, afternoon or evening and can be combined together to make a full one day or multiple day programmes.

We offer activities that individuals or small groups of people can join up with other like minded people to participate in for example the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge. We cater for small private groups between 4 and 8 for activities such as climbing and abseiling, canoeing, stand up paddle boarding and archery. Whilst for many activities we can cater for groups from 50 to over 100. For those looking for longer adventures we can take you on a Leeds to Amsterdam or London to Paris cycle ride, to an ice-climbing weekend in Norway, or a two-day canoe adventure in Yorkshire! We can provide you with a list of local facilities and where appropriate we provide you with top quality, well maintain equipment. All our instructors are highly experienced and well qualified and will have your safety at the forefront of everything we do!

If you want the best book with the best, let us take you on an unforgettable Alfresco Adventure!

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• Shared Experiences

  

  Here you will find an array of outdoor adventure experiences on selected dates which we are offering as 'Shared Experiences' for you to book onto as an individual or as a small group across the North Yorkshire and the Lake District. We operate our shared experiences with small numbers of customers to staff ratios so you still get the personal experience whilst being part of a mixed group. All our shared experience activities and challenges are aimed at people who are complete beginners wanting a 'have a go experience', looking for a fun few hours with like-minded people doing something a little different. Or to those who would like to  kayaking or stand up paddle boarding but don't want to throw themselves in at the deep end.

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• Trail & Fell Running

  

  The Yorkshire Dales and Lake District are home to some of finest and most spectacular fell and trail running in the United Kingdom. We offer guided trail and fell runs across the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District that are tailored to your fitness level. We also offer navigation courses for trail and fell runners which will give you the confidence to go off on your on your own or lead a run with a group of friends.

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• Kayaking

  

  Ever fancied kayaking but didn’t want to throw yourself in at the deep end? Our water sports activities are full of fun and range from a gentle paddle on flat waters to conquering moving water and rapids. Novice to expert, we have something to suit your every need. We also offer various national recognised skills courses including the star awards and foundation safety rescue training.

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• Caving

  

  Caving! You must be joking!.... Maybe think again. Caving is not all about confined and wet spaces, there is something for everyone in the Yorkshire Dales! We offer caving experiences in the Yorkshire Dales, so you can step in to a world that not many people have explored! Did you know? More people have been up Mount Everest than down the depths of the deepest caves in Yorkshire! The Yorkshire Dales is home to some of the finest and most spectacular natural caves in the United Kingdom.

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• Stand Up Paddle Boarding

  

  Learn and experience to stand up paddle board (SUP) in picturesque locations on flat-water lakes in North Yorkshire and the Lake District, such as Ellerton Lake in Brompton-on-Swale. Stand up paddle boarding is the fastest growing water sport in the world at the moment, it’s suitable for all ages from 10 upwards and used for lots of different reasons, pleasure, fitness, yoga and much more.

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• Raft Building

  

  Looking for a fun filled team building activity? Look no further than Alfresco Adventures raft building challenge! Use your ingenuity to turn a pile of poles, ropes and barrels into a lifesaving raft to keep you and your team members a float sufficiently long enough to paddle to the winning post. Discover what makes a stable, buoyant raft or get wet- or should we say wetter.

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• Bushcraft, Shelter Building & Forest School

  

  Alfresco Adventures offer a unique experience for children and adults; teaching them vital life skills through the means of outdoor survival. This bespoke package can be tailored to suit any school group or party. The package includes, firstly, teaching children the skill of shelter building. Here, tarpaulins and natural resources are used to teach children how to protect themselves from elements in the wild. Children have a great time foraging in the woods for the best natural tools to make their shelter stronger and more unique than the others; introducing a competitive element which will ensure even the most reluctant child gets involved. They will also learn the importance of safety and risk assessments in this environment. The second aspect to the Bushcraft session focuses on children learning to safely prepare food in the wild, utilising skills such as fire lighting and cooking on an open fire. Children are taught to prepare and light a fire using firesteel. Children and instructors will then prepare a meal on an open fire, whittling sticks to toast marshmallows.

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• Duke of Edinburgh's Award

  

  Our aim is to make DofE expeditions educational and exciting for young people; and for DofE Leaders running the expeditions easy and most importantly enjoyable. As an approved activity provider, we can provide training and qualifying expeditions at all levels, with different modes on transport (foot, bike or boat) in various locations around the UK. Alfresco Adventures will help with the expedition paperwork and complete the operating authority notifications, green forms and risk assessments.

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• Archery

  

  Ever fancied yourself as a bit of a Robin Hood or Maid Marion? With Alfresco Adventures you can test your aim by propelling an arrow from a bow towards a target. Archery is an enjoyable, addictive and a fun activity suitable for ages of 7 upwards. We cater for group sizes of 4 to 104! Did you know there are over 4 different types of archery?

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• Winter Skills & Ice Climbing

  

  The mountains of the UK in winter are a wonderful place, however the skills required to enjoy them safely are very different to summer skills.

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• Mountain Biking & Road Cycling

  

  Alfresco Adventures offers guided mountain biking and road cycling in the Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire Moors and the Lake District. We also offer road cycling events such as London to Paris, London to Brighton for small to large groups. We plan rides that are suitable to the ability of the group, whether it’s to explore the local area in an alternative way, develop technical skills, explore the single track or to climb some of the classic hills.

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• First Aid

  

  Alfresco Adventures offers two First Aid courses (1 day and 2 day) delivered by highly trained instructors for individuals or groups wanting to improve their understanding of basic or intermediate First Aid techniques and how to deal with emergency situations. These skills are applicable in the workplace, outdoors and in everyday life. In this instance the courses are largely conducted within the context of the outdoors.

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• Guided Walks & Navigation Courses

  

  A guided walk can turn what could be a yomp into a fun, safe, educational and rewarding day out in the Yorkshire Dales or Lake District National Park. It allows you to explore that little bit more, than you may be felt comfortable with. Our qualified mountain guides also have a wealth of knowledge and experience in the areas that we operate. In the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District there is some many interesting facts old and new.

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• Gorge Walking & Ghyll Scrambling

  

  Gorge Walking and Ghyll Scrambling is an adrenaline fuelled activity that involves jumping into pools, scrambling up rocks, swimming and generally getting very wet! The Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales has the most exciting, gorge walking and ghyll scrambling in the North of England and are all in very picturesque locations. It is an alfresco adventure that will leave you with a massive smile on your face and stick with you for a long time!

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• Yorkshire Three Peaks & Challenge Events

  

  Here at Alfresco Adventures we believe that everyone needs to challenge themselves to enjoy the outdoors in new ways. Here at Alfresco Adventures we can cater for many different challenge events to push you to the limit. We can offer full Coast to Coast packages including: personal instructors, accommodation throughout your challenge, and even some entertainment along the way.

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• Team Building Days

  

  We truly believe that the outdoors provides the perfect platform for businesses to improve their team development. With our expert facilitation, we can provide both experiential learning and educational tasks which provide challenges to your teams. With our wide range of activities on offer; highly qualified staff and excellent locations across North Yorkshire and the Lake District. We can can for any age, ability and group size.

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• Rock Climbing & Abseiling

  

  Alfresco Adventures offers taster sessions in rock climbing and abseiling for people who are completely new to the sport and just want to “give it a go” to the experienced rock climber who wants to “take it to the next level” in North Yorkshire and the Lake District.

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• Canoeing

  

  Ever fancied canoeing but didn’t want to throw yourself in at the deep end? Our water sports activities are full of fun and range from a gentle paddle on flat waters to conquering moving water and rapids. Novice to expert, we have something to suit your every need. We also offer various national recognised skills courses including the star awards and foundation safety rescue training.

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