New for 2010 - Adult Courses
Walking Group Leader (WGL) Training
12th - 14th March 2010
- 3 Day training course for those wishing to lead groups in the hills
- Prior registration with Mountain Leader Training Wales
- Some previous hill walking experience required
- Based at a Talybont Outdoor Centre
- On request - minimum of 4 adults required
- £180 residential
NGB (National Governing Body) Award Courses
including:
WGL, SMBLA, MIDAS, EVC, OLC, Visit Leader & Orienteering,
Canoe Courses from 1 Star to 4 Star & Canoe Safety Foundation Certificate are now available on request
Indoor Climbing Wall & traverse Wall
Bookings & Training/Inductions to allow visiting staff to use this new exciting facility:
Gwent Outdoor Centres has introduced a series of weekend courses for adults. After running several successful canoeing courses we have expanded our range of courses offering the chance to gain an award, to have fun experiencing a new activity or developing your skills in a particular sport
All courses can be booked by ringing Jan at Hilston park on 01600 750221
Outdoor Learning Cards
Dates & details available on request
Courses available in Journeying, Orienteering, Bouldering and Problem Solving
Rock Climbing
- Climbing on local natural crags
- Grades to suite all abilities
- All equipment & transport supplied
- 2 Days at Gilwern Centre
- On request - minimum of 8 adults required
- £140 residential - £110 non-residential
Caving
- Visiting some classic British Caves
- All equipment and transport provided
- 2 Days at Gilwern Centre
- On request - minimum of 8 adults required
- £140 residential - £110 non-residential
Open Canoe - White Water
- Paddling local grade 2 & 3 rivers
- Some prior moving water experience necessary
- All equipment and transport provided
- 2 Days at Talybont Centre
- On request - minimum of 6 adults required
- £140 residential - £110 non-residential
Mountain Biking for softies !
- Off-roading for those looking for a gentle introduction to mountain biking
- Routes mainly on hard packed tracks in the Brecon Beacons area
- Total distance each day around 40km (4 hours riding)
- Bring your own bike or these can be provided at an extra fee
- All transport provided
- 2 Days at Talybont Centre
- On request - minimum of 8 adults required
- £140 residential - £110 non-residential
