Activities
Here you will find a list of activities that
we have arranged in the the Peak District of Derbyshire,
the Lake District, Nottingham area, North Yorkshire and the Scottish
Borders in association with the companies Switchback Mountain Adventure
Ltd and Pursuit of Potential ...
Please note your contract will be between yourself and
the activity
provider, all bookings and payments are to be made direct
to the activity provider. The terms and conditions of the activity
provider will apply. Dateactive
is not responsible for injuries or cancellation.
We only use full time professional activity providers thus ensuring
the standard of the service and also looking after the professional activity
instructors rather than using providers who ‘do it on the side’
Activities will only run if sufficient
numbers book. You do not need to be a subscribing member of
the site, you just need to have completed your profile to be eligible.
Click on these links for your interest - Kayaking, Climbing (including
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Rock and Roll Weekend
Date: Contact Switchback Mountain Adventure to
arrange - no more in 2010, the next event will be in 2011
Cost: £60 per person
Location: Peak District
For those that want a bit of variety, how about our 'Rock and Roll
Weekend'. This is an opportunity for a day mountain biking and a
day rock climbing combined; the best of both worlds!
One day can be spent learning or building on your rock climbing
capabilities - learning new techniques or honing existing skills
with the assistance of our fully qualified instructors - and another
spent on the trails around the Peak District choosing from comfortable,
converted
old
railway
lines
to
the step
and technical,
gnarly routes in the Dark Peak.
Packaged weekends including accommodation and chauffeuring to local
pubs and restaurants can be arranged; please contact us for details
and prices.
Duration: 2 day course To book or to find out more - click
here to contact Switchback Mountain Adventure
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Rock and Ramble
Date: Contact Pursuit of Potential to arrange -
will only run if sufficient numbers so don't be shy, no need to be
a member or have a subscription, you just need to be a single!
Cost: £30.00
Location: Peak District (Stanage Edge / Padley Gorge)
Experience
required: None
Equipment required: No specialist gear, outdoor clothing
will suffice.
Time: All day (9.30-4.30 ish????)
Numbers: limited to 12
Why not try climbing and gentle walking in the beautiful Peak District.
The climbing is of various grades all with the aim of getting you
to the top and not frustrating you on the way up. After admiring
the views on the climb we can then ramble our way through the countryside
taking in some Peak treasures on the way.
To book or to find out more - click
here to contact the events company Pursuit of Potential
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Boots and Beer
Date: Contact Pursuit of potential to arrange -
will only run if sufficient numbers so don't be shy, no need to be
a member or have a subscription, you just need to be a single!
Cost: £30.00
Location: Peak District
Experience required: None
Equipment required: No specialist gear, boots and cag will do.
Time: 1 day (9.30-4.30 ish????)
Numbers: limited to 12
What a great combination, why not don your boots and wander around
the the best parts of the Peak District. Be guided by photographs,
clues and quizzes to make sure you all end up at the correct place.
Enjoy a pub lunch, solve more clues to get the correct details
for the way back to the start.
To book or for further information - click
here to contact the events company Pursuit of Potential
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Ropes Adventure
Date: Contact Pursuit of Potential to arrange -
will only run if sufficient numbers so don't be shy, no need to be
a member or have a subscription, you just need to be a single!
Cost: £30.00
Location: Northern Peak District
Experience required: None
Equipment required: No specialist gear, outdoor clothing will suffice.
Time: All day (9.30-4.30 ish????)
Numbers: limited to 12
Enjoy the thrill of the climbing wall, zip line, leap of faith,
and the high ropes in the full knowledge that you are totally
safe and close to all mod cons and tea and coffees. From the thrill
seeker
to the confidence builder there is something for you here. Have
a go you may like it!!!! To book or for further
information - click
here to contact the events company Pursuit of Potential
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Canoe Trip in the Scottish
Borders
Date: Contact Pursuit of Potential to arrange -
will only run if sufficient numbers so don't be shy, no need to be
a member or have a subscription, you just need to be a single!
Cost: £250 (Including lunch on all days, excluding B&B)
Location: Scottish Borders
Experience required: None
Equipment required: No specialist gear
Time: 2/3 days over bank Holiday
Numbers: limited to 10
Slowly meander down the River Tweed in the Scottish borders. This
2/3-day trip takes in some wonderful scenery with very gently
paddling in crystal clear waters. Stay in a local B&B and enjoy
the local hospitality and refresh your batteries for the following
days paddling.
Not to be missed.
To book or for further
information - click
here to contact the events company Pursuit of Potential
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White Water Kayaking for Beginners
Date: Contact Pursuit of Potential to arrange -
will only run if sufficient numbers so don't be shy, no need to be
a member or have a subscription, you just need to be a single!
Cost: £35.00
Location: Matlock
Experience required: All participants must be confident
swimmers, No kayaking experience needed
Equipment required: No specialist gear, but bring
swimming gear, towel etc.
Time: All day (9.30-4.30 ish????)
Numbers: limited to 10
It’s an Olympic sport could you be the next big thing? Have
you seen the white water kayakers plunging through the spray? Well
they all started somewhere. Try this great sport in a beginner’s
white water heaven. There are lots of great little skills to learn
and practice in this safe environment.
To book
or for further information - click
here to contact the events company Pursuit of Potential
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White Water Weekend Away
Date: Contact Pursuit of Potential to arrange -
will only run if sufficient numbers so don't be shy, no need to be
a member or have a subscription, you just need to be a single!
Cost: £100 (Including Accom)
Location: North Yorks
Experience required: Confident flat-water kayaker with some river
experience, confident swimmer
Equipment required: No specialist gear, bring swimming gear, towel etc.
Time: All day (9.30-4.30 ish????)
Numbers: limited to10
Travel to North Yorkshire and Kayak on two or more rivers in the
area, stay locally and exchange stories over a pint. If time
allows maybe take in a
local brewery tour. In the day time we can choose from a variety of rivers
in the area and either journey our way down of stop of and practice those
play skills. Two days of great fun. To book or for further
information - click
here to contact the events company Pursuit of Potential
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Powerboat Courses
Date, cost - please see below
Location: Northern Peak District
Would you like to drive a powerboat have fun, be safe and come out
of the weekend with a qualification. Why not try a Royal Yachting
Association National Powerboat Scheme.
Level 1 for complete beginners and Level 2 for those with some driving
experience.
Level 1
Experience required: None required
Equipment required: No specialist gear, swimming gear, towel etc.
Time: All day (9.30-4.30 ish????)
Location: Northern Peak District
Numbers: 3
Cost: £ 120.00
N.B Price includes Log book and certificate
Date arranged when sufficient numbers have signed up
To book or for further information - click
here to contact the events company Pursuit of Potential Level 2
Experience required: Previous Powerboat driving required.
Equipment required: No specialist gear, swimming gear, towel etc.
Time: 2 days (9.30-4.30 ish????)
Location: Northern Peak District
Numbers: 3
Cost: £150.00
N.B Local accommodation can be arranged.
N.B Price includes Log book and certificate.
Date arranged when sufficient numbers have signed up
NB: You will not be in the boat illustrated!! To book or for further information - click
here to contact the events company Pursuit of Potential
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DISCLAIMER:
Please note your contract will be between yourself and the activity provider,
all bookings and payments are to be made direct to the activity provider.
Dateactive is not responsible for injuries or cancellation. We do only
use full time professional activity providers thus ensuring the standard
of the service and also looking after the professional activity instructors
rather than using providers who ‘do it on the side’.
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