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Outdoor Courses - Rock UK

Outdoor Courses

We are passionate about the outdoors and would love to share our experiences
with you.

If there is something you are interested in that you can’t find details of in the following pages, then do get in touch as we may well be able to arrange something just for you.

Training Courses

Rock UK based at Rock UK Whithaugh Park has a long and successful history of running training courses for outdoor enthusiasts, instructors and beginners.

Our trainers are specialists in their chosen discipline and all have a strong history of instructing groups and training both staff and other course participants in a range of activities.

Paddle Sports
With a purpose built lake, indoor heated swimming pool and an excellent array of nearby white water Rock UK Whithaugh Park is a perfect location to practise and train for Kayaking and Canoeing. Be it personal performance awards, safety training courses or coaching qualifications, we can provide excellent training opportunities for you. With our experienced and qualified staff, a modern fleet of boats and a flexible attitude we are able to offer an introduction to moving water, loch expeditions and guiding down some of Scotland’s finest rivers. Further details can be found on the paddle sports page.

Mountain Biking
Whether you’re interested in a scenic ride in the beautiful Scottish Borders or a mammoth day on purpose built off road trails we can cater for your needs. If you’re looking to improve your biking why not try one of our skills courses. These are tailored to your ability and the type of riding you do and you are sure to go away with a renewed enthusiasm for the sport. With a modern fleet of bikes, many routes leading directly from the centre and more just a short distance away, Rock UK Whithaugh Park is an ideal venue for a mountain biking holiday you wont forget.

Climbing
Ever wished you could just go climbing by yourself? We have courses that will enable you to do this. We can run fun rock days and technique coaching as well as instruction on kit, belaying and climbing in general for you, your family and your friends. We can run this from our Centre or we can come to you, whatever you need to enjoy a great day on the rock.

Walking
Whether you are looking for a training course such as BELA, some navigation practice, or just the experience of hill / mountain days we can cater for your needs and enable you to enjoy the beauty of the hills and mountains of the UK. Why not enhance your walking expedition with an overnight bivi for the added experience of sleeping far from the comforts of home.

First Aid
When it comes to First Aid, we can offer BCU Aquatic First Aid, Appointed Person and First Aid at Work. The high quality training we offer can be provided on site at Rock UK Whithaugh Park or at your place of work. We also offer the ability to tailor the courses to have an emphasis on the environment you operate in.

Lifeguarding
We are able run the NaRS lifeguard course on site at Rock UK Whithaugh Park. These courses make use of our indoor heated swimming pool and on site classroom facilities. Accommodation is also offered as part of this course if required.

Contact Us
For any further information please either visit the Contact Us Page, call 01387 375394 or email training@rockuk.org