Outdoor and Adventurous Activities

We offer a wide range of outdoor activities which can be run from the Centre itself or on a peripatetic basis.

The Oldham Outdoor and Environmental Education Service (based at Castleshaw) is licensed with the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority to provide the following activities:

Activity	Staff ratio (maximum)
Canoeing	1:8
Kayaking	1:8
Hill Walking	1:12
Ghyll Scrambling	1:12
Raft Building	1:8
Rock Climbing and Abseiling	1:8
Mountain Biking	1:6

Our licence number is L5874/R0443. The details of our licence can be checked with the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority, tel: 029 2075 5715. or visit the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority website.

We also offer activities which are not licensable including:

Orienteering
Problem solving and team building activities

Our Staff

We provide experienced and qualified staff, working with group sizes which meet nationally recognised guidelines. Where hazardous activities like rock climbing and canoeing are involved, staff hold nationally recognised qualifications to appropriate standards.

Find out more about our staff.

Additional information

Group Activity packages at Castleshaw Centre include the use of one of our minibuses (15 seats + driver) for collection and transportation to the activity site, along with any specialist equipment required for the chosen activity. (e.g. Climbing equipment, canoeing equipment, waterproofs, walking boots etc.).

Insurance

The Service is covered under the Council’s Public Liability and Employer’s Liability insurance policies, these do not cover loss of personal items, or provide compensation for injury except in cases of negligence. We recommend that additional personal insurance is taken out by the organiser for both group leaders and participants. This is available through the Local Authority insurance section, or private insurance companies.

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