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Gorge Jumping at CaerdeonOutdoor Activities

Programmes are individually designed by qualified teaching professionals, satisfying the needs of each group. The multi-activity packages, which can be shortened or extended as required, cover many aspects of the curriculum, particularly those associated with PSE and Outdoor and Adventurous Activities. All activities, which are designed for Year 4 pupils and above, are supervised by experienced and qualified instructors. Student to Instructor ratios vary depending on the activity , but are generally around 10:1.

Archery at CaerdeonField Courses

Plas Caerdeon is the ideal base for field courses, offering teachers the opportunity to explore national curriculum subjects in a unique learning environment. Students can take advantage of the Centre's location to undertake geography and biology-based field trips, as well as creative breaks studying art, English and history.

Right on the doorstep at Plas Caerdeon are beautiful sandy beaches, rocky shores, rugged mountains, rivers, woodlands and forests. Cader Idris, towering above the Mawddach estuary, is the focal point of the area, with its stunning mountain and sea views. Harlech Castle and the picturesque Italianate architecture of Portmeirion are nearby, as are slate caverns, the Ffestiniog Narrow Gauge railway, and the Centre for Alternative Technology.

Last Updated ( Friday, 12 March 2010 )