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An unbeatable venue

Outdoor Adventure was set up in 1981 as a small activity centre and will remain that way, enabling us to deliver high quality programmes and holidays and give a very personal experience. This ethos leads to a fun and relaxed atmosphere that benefits everyone and makes it possible to provide consistent quality assurance and value for money.
We have a 26 year proven track record of delivering professionally run programmes within the highest standards of safety. Outdoor Adventure is at the leading edge of the outdoor industry with its innovative approach, wealth of experience and commitment to continually improve on what we do.

As featured:
• GMTV 2005
• Carlton TV, 2004
• The Sunday Express, 2004

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A customised approach

A major strength of Outdoor Adventure is that we are genuinely flexible. All our programmes and holidays are customised to ensure we deliver what you want and we go to great lengths to make sure you have the best possible experience with us. We cater for all ages and levels of experience and have created an atmosphere where everyone feels welcome and part of the action.

We have developed a diverse range of activities, so even if the surf isn’t up or it’s blowing a gale you will never be left disappointed or filling time. No swell means a fantastic sea kayak journey up the coast, or maybe a coasteer! We always have a great time and get the most from being outdoors.

Keeping it real

We are committed to keep the sense of excitement and adventure in outdoor activities and not water things down. This ensures people get the enjoyment, fantastic moments and personal gain from experiencing the real activity in its true environment. We abseil down cliffs not scaffold towers. This is made possible by effective risk assessment, a wealth of experience and a highly qualified, experienced team of staff.

 

Location

Outdoor Adventure is situated on the unspoilt, rugged north Cornwall coast. It is easy to get to and only 1hour from the M5 junction at Exeter.

The Centre’s setting is incredible. On arrival you will immediately find yourself surrounded by a magnificent, naturally wild, coastal environment. Our cliff-top centre overlooks the Atlantic Ocean and the 10 acres of beautiful Centre grounds have been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest by English Nature and European area of conservation. Look out across the Atlantic Ocean and feel alive!

The centre has the best of both worlds – although it is in a remote and spectacular location Bude is only 4 miles away and there are many attractions in the local area. There is a great choice of clean lifeguard-patrolled Blue Flag beaches and the North Cornwall coast path runs behind the Centre. A pub and club is within a short walking distance and the Eden Project just 40 minutes away.

 

Our commitment to the environment

Outdoor Adventure is environmentally aware and pro-active. We are a provider of the John Muir Environmental Award and are on our way to becoming an Eco Centre. We work closely with English Nature, The National Trust, The Heritage Coast, The Forestry Commission and The Marine Conservation Society.
Our team pass on our knowledge of the environment to our customers and the John Muir philosophy of wild places - Discover Explore, Conserve and Share. We regularly monitor all of our activity locations to ensure our usage is not having any negative environmental impact. By taking this approach we can enjoy these amazing places with our guests without spoiling them for others. For the benefit of everyone, it is important that everything we do as a company is sustainable.

 

Centre Approval

At the leading edge of this industry, Outdoor Adventure fulfils County Council Health and Safety requirements and is licensed by AALA (Adventurous Activities Licencing Authority). In addition the centre is approved by the BCU (British Canoe Union), BSA (British Surfing Association), RYA (Royal Yachting Association). We also hold the the Investors in People award.

 

Quality Assurance

Outdoor Adventure is totally customer focused and operates a quality assurance system that works. We ensure we make the effort to gain your feedback and your ideas and suggestions prove invaluable to us. Many of the Centre improvements and innovations to our programmes and holidays have come directly from you.

 

Our Team

We are continually told this is the best bit about Outdoor Adventure. Our staff team are fun to be with, have great people skills, are committed to giving you the best possible experience! They have chosen this to be their carreer. The instructors are highly qualified and have a wealth of experience and most importantly – enjoy what they do. They understand people’s different motivations and learning styles and adapt their sessions and coaching accordingly, ensuring everyone has a rewarding, worthwhile and memorable time with us. Staff qualifications can be viewed here

 

Accommodation

Wake to the roar of the waves! We have a great range of rooms available. Singles, doubles, twins, en suite family and bunk rooms. Many of the rooms have a stunning sea view and all rooms are clean, bright, centrally heated and well-ventilated. The centre has numerous hot showers and toilet facilities and our cleaners are in every day.

  • Hotel Option
    If you would prefer hotel accommodation we have some excellent hotels local to the centre. We can arrange this for you
  • Tee-Pee Option
    Enjoy a taste of the nomadic life-style whilst having all the comforts of the centre’s facilities. Revel in the experience of chilling out under the stars and sleeping in a tee-pee just 20 meters from the Ocean and only 100metres form the Centre.
  • Board riders Bar
    A great place to relax and mull over your experiences of the day with like minded people. With a Mediterranean feel it has a great selection of music, drinks and seated patio area next to the surf.

 

Food

Enjoy your meals inside or out overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. All meals are tasty, home-cooked, varied, healthy and plentiful. We cater for vegetarians and special diets. Breakfast includes fruit juice, cereal, full English breakfast, toast and marmalade and tea and coffee. A wholesome packed lunch is provided. Adult evening meal comprises 3 courses with cliff top barbecues on Thursday and Saturday nights. Click here for a sample menu.

 

Other On-site Facilities

TV room with extensive range of extreme sport DVDs, laundry room, drying rooms, secure equipment store, car parking, climbing wall, problem solving course, orienteering course, seated cliff-top acoustic music and fire area and private beach.

 

Equipment

We use the latest equipment available and continually renew it. Our equipment maintenance and quarantine system ensure all activity equipment is in first class condition.

 

Transport once you are here

Outdoor Adventure runs a fleet of minibuses and fulfils all the requirements to operate minibuses legally. We have a PSV (public service vehicle operator’s license) and our drivers are PCV (passenger carrying vehicle) qualified As well as our daily safety checks our minibuses are inspected by a DOT garage every 10 weeks.

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