At High Adventure, the safety and wellbeing of young people has always been at the heart of everything we do. Following a comprehensive review of our activities, we have taken the decision to withdraw our GCSE Cycling course and focus our resources, expertise and investment on delivering outstanding GCSE Climbing experiences for schools. While cycling has been a valued part of our educational offer, we believe concentrating on climbing allows us to provide the highest quality learning...

A great residential trip gives young people the kind of confidence they remember long after the coach ride home. That is exactly the spirit behind our new Woodside Adventure Camp, now available to book for 2027. Woodside has been created for groups that want fresh air, shared challenges, and time away from the usual classroom routine. It is a chance to build teamwork, spark independence, and give every participant a story to take home. Whether you are planning ahead for a school residential,...

For many PE departments, organising a GCSE PE residential during the school week is becoming increasingly difficult. Between students missing core lessons and the rising cost of staff cover, taking time out of timetables can create more challenges than benefits. That’s why weekend GCSE PE trips are the go-to solution—offering all the academic value of a residential, without disrupting the school week. The Midweek Challenge: Time, Cost and Pressure Taking students out of school during the week...