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Weardale offers the greatest variety of outdoor pursuits available in the countryside. The extreme geological terrain and historical mining has created a challenging environment for a variety of outdoor pursuits above and below ground. The dale boasts miles and miles of open moorland, riverside footpaths and open pasture to enjoy. We pride ourselves in our varied landscape and invite everyone to enjoy it. You can participate in moorland walks, wildlife tours or take the more adventurous approach to the dale. Through a variety of companies in Weardale, you can take part in all the following activities:
- Expeditions- Kayaking- Canoeing- Caving- Gorgewalking- Quad Bike Trails across the dales.- Clay Pigeon Shooting- Offroad Driving- Orienteering- Bushcraft and Wildlife Tours- Game Shooting and Hunting- Archery- Ropes Courses- Skiing- Teambuilding Events- Climbing- Mine Exploration- Mountain Biking The Weardale Outdoor Centre in Wolsingham offers a 'one-stop shop' for all the above activities in the Dale. Feel free to contact them to pre-book your activity for your visit in advance. Due to popular demand and the complexities of putting on these activities, they recommend at least a weeks notice to book. All their activities are operated by licenced and insured companies. Group sizes for activities are normally a minimum of 4, however, there are some couples activities. Some age restrictions apply on some activities. You can contact them 01388 529354 or check out their site at www.weardaleoutdoor.co.uk " All the water based activities (plus mining and ropes courses) listed above are run by YMCA Weardale House. Activities can either be booked directly through them or through the Weardale Outdoor Centre at the same price. YMCA Weardale House also offer residential activity stays at their centre which can be booked at both locations." Contact YMCA Weardale House or check out their site at www.weardalehouse.co.uk Tel 01388 537479
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