there’s no mountain too high
Navigate over mountain and moorland and be amazed at where you can get to and discover along the way.
Students will learn how to plan the day and what equipment they will need. They will learn how to read a map and learn the basics of tracking, all the while learning how to use, respect, and enjoy the outdoor environment.
Our hill walking adventures take on the peaks of the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors National Parks, and the level of difficulty of the walk is adapted to the age and level of experience of students on adventure.
What’s Included
Students are provided with the following equipment, as and when appropriate.
All specialist equipment
Rucksacks and maps.
All specialist clothing
Waterproofs, and walking boots when required. Ideally students should bring their own walking boots, but we have plenty on hand to lend.
Transport
Once at the centre, all transport to and from adventure activities is provided.
Experienced, full-time, outdoor teachers and tutors
Each group of 12 students is led by a fully qualified and experienced outdoor tutor.
– back in the classroom –
curriculum links
Hill walking is an excellent way to bring many aspects of the national curriculum to life, whether is taking aspects learnt in the classroom outside or learning about them for the first time. Such as rock types or learning to use maps effectively or perhaps learning about local issues and creating arguments for both sides.
Key Stage 2
Geography: Mountains
Whilst walking in the hills students will see a range of mountain features that can be introduced to them to help them identify and understand how they were formed.
Science: Living things and their environment
There is a wide range of living plants and creatures to be discovered in the wild areas of North Yorkshire. These lifeforms can be introduced by our tutors along with the interdependence they have on one another, and the impacts even smallest of actions can have on them.
Key Stage 3
Geography: Maps
Students can use ordinance survey maps to navigate their way around the hills. They can be introduced to key features and their use in navigation such as scale, contours, and rights of way. Discussion can also be had about why maps like these are used rather than using other options such as aerial photographs.
Science: Earth and atmosphere
Whilst on the hills it is inevitable that different types of rock will be found. These can be introduced along with their properties, and a discussion on the rock cycle can form a part of the discovery. Soil types can also be discussed and peat, in particular, on how it is a large carbon store and the impact that releasing CO2 has on the environment.
English: Arguments
Students can be taught about some of the land uses in the national park – pros, cons, and reasons why. With this knowledge, they can form into groups and In groups and create persuasive arguments for and against these land uses.
Key Stage 4
Geography: Glacial landscapes
Hill walking is an ideal way to explore glacial landscapes. Key features of these landscapes can be identified and land use observed.
Geography: Climate change
Climate change affects us all. When walking in the hills evidence of its effects can be seen first-hand, explored, and discussed. The hills can be an excellent vantage point to see the impact humans are having on our climate.
LOCATIONS: Offered at both Bewerley Park and East Barnby
YEAR GROUPS: Suitable for Primary School, Secondary School, and post 16 students
DURATION: Available as a full or half day activity
DIFFICULTY: Adapted to the age and level of experience of students on adventure
MIN GROUP SIZE: 12 Students
there’s no mountain too high
Navigate over mountain and moorland and be amazed at where you can get to and discover along the way.
Students will learn how to plan the day and what equipment they will need. They will learn how to read a map and learn the basics of tracking, all the while learning how to use, respect, and enjoy the outdoor environment.
Our hill walking adventures take on the peaks of the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors National Parks, and the level of difficulty of the walk is adapted to the age and level of experience of students on adventure.
What’s Included?
Maps and rucksacks
All specialist clothing
Waterproofs, walking boots and wetsuits, when required. Ideally students should bring their own walking boots, but we have on hand to lend.
Transport
Once at the centre, all transport to and from adventure activities is provided.
Experienced, full-time, outdoor teachers and tutors
Each group of 12 students is led by a fully qualified and experienced outdoor tutor.
classroom benefits
curriculum links
Hill walking is an excellent way to bring many aspects of the national curriculum to life, whether is taking aspects learnt in the classroom outside or learning about them for the first time. Such as rock types or learning to use maps effectively or perhaps learning about local issues and creating arguments for both sides.
Key Stage 2
Geography: Mountains
Whilst walking in the hills students will see a range of mountain features that can be introduced to them to help them identify and understand how they were formed.
Science: Living things and their environment
There is a wide range of living plants and creatures to be discovered in the wild areas of North Yorkshire. These lifeforms can be introduced by our tutors along with the interdependence they have on one another, and the impacts even smallest of actions can have on them.
Key Stage 3
Geography: Maps
Students can use ordinance survey maps to navigate their way around the hills. They can be introduced to key features and their use in navigation such as scale, contours, and rights of way. Discussion can also be had why maps like these are used rather than using other options such as aerial photographs.
Science: Earth and atmosphere
Whilst on the hills it is inevitable that different types of rock will be found. These can be introduced along with their properties, and a discussion on the rock cycle can form a part of the discovery. Soil types can also be discussed and peat, in particular, on how it is a large carbon store and the impact that releasing CO2 has on the environment.
English: Arguments
Students can be taught about some of the land uses in the national park – pros, cons, and reasons why. With this knowledge, they can form into groups and In groups and create persuasive arguments for and against these land uses.
Key Stage 4
Geography: Glacial landscapes
Hill walking is an ideal way to explore glacial landscapes. Key features of these landscapes can be identified, and land use observed.
Geography: Climate change
Climate change affects us all. When walking in the hills evidence of its effects can be seen first-hand, explored, and discussed. The hills can be an excellent vantage point to see the impact humans are having on our climate.