Find Your Inner Adventurer
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- Published on Friday, 29 July 2022 16:35
With the weather getting warmer, it’s the ideal time to go on a incredible outdoor adventure! Here at Vertical Descents Scotland, we have plenty of these to partake in here in the Scottish Highlands!
This Summer we’ve gotten together with the team at Sykes Holiday Cottages to reveal the best outdoor activities in the UK https://www.sykescottages.co.uk/blog/10-adrenaline-activities-uk/ and celebrate the summer season by giving you the opportunity to ''Find Your Inner Adventurer'' with a prize worth over £1000 up for grabs! Sykes are offering up a GoPro HERO120, a £500 holiday voucher, a ‘Big 5’ experience for 2 with How Stean Gorge and a free family surf trip with Adventure Parc Snowdonia.
Wondering how you can be in with a chance of winning this wonderful prize? Simply send high-quality videos or photos of yourself enjoying an outdoor activity in the UK to Sykes. This can be anything from exhilarating white-water rafting to canyoning to hiking with your dog – the choice is yours! Find out more by heading over to Sykes Holiday Cottages https://www.sykescottages.co.uk/
Need some inspiration? If you’re struggling to come up with outdoor activities to try, we provide a great range to choose from! Why not try some Canyoning or some White Water Funyakking or for something a bit different take on Scotland's only Via Ferrata! These experiences are ideal for any group and offer mesmerising views of Scotland’s natural landscape. Whatever activity you choose to do with us, you can look forward to adventuring with expert staff and equipment!
The Garden Flat, Fort William
While taking on these activities with us, why not treat yourself to quality accommodation too? Sykes Holiday Cottages are here to help with this and offer a fantastic selection of holiday lets all over the Highlands. Sykes has more than 30 years of experience in the industry as well as a team of helpful travel advisors on hand to help you find the perfect stay. There are many types of Scottish Highlands cottages to choose from too, including remote retreats for couples and dog-friendly getaways within easy reach of trails.
Good luck and happy adventuring!
Instructor Training Courses
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- Published on Friday, 09 December 2016 11:56
Find Our Courses Dates, Prices and Locations Below.
Coasteering Guide Training, Stand Up Paddle Board Instructor Awards, Beach Lifeguard Awards, Sit On Top Kayak Instructor, First Aid training and Certification, Please call us on 07891264342 to Book a Course now..
All of the Below Courses are based at our Newquay Branch. We can provide accomodation if necessary please enquire for details.
We can Run any of these courses as Bespoke in any location around the UK, Europe and Worldwid.
WSA Stand Up Paddle Boarding Instructor awards
| Course & Duration | Date - Location | Prerequisite | Book Now |
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SUP Safety and Rescue 1 Day |
3rd & 13th March 15th April 15th May 15th June 2017 - Newquay, Cornwall. |
Age - 16+ Must have valid first aid certificate & be able to swim and SUP |
£100 |
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SUP Foundation Instructor 2 Days |
4-5th March 13-15th march 16-17th April 16-17th May 16-17th June 2017 - Newquay, Cornwall. |
Age - 16+ Must have valid first aid certificate & be able to perform all basic Paddle strokes and have a good SUP base knowledge and level of ability. |
£280 includes membership and insurance |
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SUP Adventure Instructor 2 Days |
5-6th April 2017 - Newquay, Cornwall |
Age - 16+ Must have valid first aid certificate & a competent open water Paddler |
£280 includes membership and insurance |
WSA Coasteering Guide training
| Course & Duration | Date - Location | Prerequisite | Book Now |
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| Coasteering Guide Training Course - Four Days |
7th - 10th March 16th - 19th March 8th - 11th April 10th - 13th May 9th - 12th June 1st 4th July 2017 Newquay,Cornwall. |
Age - 16+ Must have valid 16hr first aid certificate, Coasteering experience & be able to swim over 400 m in open ocean |
£380 inc membership and insurance |
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Lead Coasteering Guide Award 2 days |
Age - 16+ Must have valid 16hr first aid certificate, Coasteering lead guiding 180 hrs in two regional locations |
£150 |
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Coasteering First Aid 2 Days |
11th March 2017 - Newquay, Cornwall |
Age - 16+ Ability to swim in open ocean |
£100 |
First Aid Courses
| Course & Duration | Date - Location | Prerequisite | Book Now |
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First Aid at Work 3 Days |
28,29,30th march 3,4,5th May 2017 Newquay, Cornwall. |
Age - 16+ |
£140 |
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Emergency first Aid 1 day |
11th March 12th April 14th May 2017 Newquay, Cornwall. |
Age - 16+ |
£50 |
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Annual Refresher 1 Day |
2017 - Newquay, Cornwall |
Age - 16+ in Date FAW Certificate |
£50 |
SLSGB Beach Lifeguard award
| Course & Duration | Date - Location | Prerequisite | Book Now |
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Surf Lifeguard 5 Days |
21st - 26th March 25-30th April 25-30th May 25-30th June 2017 Newquay, Cornwall |
Age 16+ Must be able to swim 16 lengths within 7min 30secs |
£250 |
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Beach Lifeguard 5 days |
21st - 26th March 2017 Newquay, Cornwall |
Age 16+ Must be able to swim 16 lengths within 8 minutes |
£250 |
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Surf Coach Safety and Rescue 5 Days |
AS ABOVE 2017 Newquay, Cornwall |
Age 16+ Must be able to swim 16 lengths within 9 minutes |
£250 |
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Lifeguard Re-Qualification 3 Day |
24th - 26th March Newquay, Cornwall |
SLSGB Lifeguard Award |
£150 |
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First Aid at Work Certificate - Add on 1 day |
27th March Newquay, Cornwall |
5 Day Lifeguard award Training |
£50 |
WSA Sit On Top Kayak Coastal Leader Award
| Course & Duration | Date - Location | Prerequisite | Book Now |
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SOT Coastal Water Leader Award 2 days |
2nd - 3rd April 2017 Newquay, Cornwall. |
Age - 16+ Must have valid first aid certificate & be able to Kayak on the open ocean to a high level and have guiding experience |
£220 |
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SOT Tidal Water Leader 2 Days |
Newquay, Cornwall. | Age - 16+ Must have valid first aid certificate & be able to Kayak on the open ocean to a high level and have guiding experience .... |
£220 |
Summer Holiday Adventures in Fort William
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- Published on Wednesday, 22 June 2016 09:03
One of the things Scotland is most famous for is her amazing tourist attractions, and Fort William is no different. Thanks, in part, to Vertical Descents outdoor adventure centres. In 2014 there were 6.51million trips taken throughout Scotland to some of our most visually outstanding locations, so much so for the last ten years Fort William has been famed as the “outdoor capital of the UK” and we agree!
Summer’s Here and it’s time for an Outdoor Adventure in Cornwall
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- Published on Thursday, 02 June 2016 09:50
Cornwall has long been a popular tourist destination. Thanks to the stunning coastline and sunny shores this haven has had families flocking here each summer for years, but if you’re looking for something a bit more adrenaline filled than a 99 on the beach, why not try an adventure weekend with Vertical Descents?
Every year parents dread the inevitable summer holiday mantra of “I’m bored”, but we’ve made it our mission to ensure we have activities the whole family can enjoy to guaruntee that boredom simply isn’t an option.
Family Activity Days Perfect for Summer
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- Published on Thursday, 19 May 2016 09:49
Get the kids outside this summer and let them try something new! Outdoor is great idea if you are looking for something all of the family can enjoy, tear yourselves away from your phones and laptops and enjoy the beauty of the Scottish Highlands.
