With over 30 years of experience in delivering OUTDOOR EDUCATION, we understand its importance; supporting Children, Young People and Adults to experience the “Outdoors” and utilise it to develop and grow. We also have experience of working within schools, SEN, PRU and youth & community settings; giving us a good understanding of the needs of different groups, their programmes and curriculum outcomes.
With all of our programmes tailored to the needs of the group, class or school; we can provide a high-
Our programmes are not just about the activities, they are about encouraging people to develop their potential: to discover and value different ways of learning, to grow in self-
Sessions can be a one-
We work with pre-
Health and Safety
We comply with local and national safety regulations, and are licensed by the Governments Adventurous Activities Licensing Authority (AALA part of the HSE). AALA ensures that our policies and practices follow their safety guidelines; ensuring Young People can experience exciting and stimulating activities outdoors, without being exposed to avoidable risks. To find out more about AALA and our AALA licence:-
(Please click here) to go to an external link to the HSE AALA webpage for Cycle4adventure. (Please click here) to go to an external link to the HSE AALA website for more information on the Adventurous Activities Licensing Scheme.
Please contact us
For more information, to discuss your needs, or to book a programme or activity; please contact us via email: cycle4adventure@gmail.com, or click here
Our locations
We have official Forestry England permits to operate in the forests in Hamsterley. We also are licenced by AALA allowing us to operate in “Wild Country” throughout the UK, including the amazing moorland, valleys and hills of North East England; as well as into Mountain and wilderness areas of England, Scotland and Wales.
Our Activities
We have a wide range of activities, to suit most groups; please click on the links for further information:-
More MTB information and services
o NB. Mountain Bike hire can be arranged though one of our partner organisations. Please contact us for more information.
In addition, we can also offer Specialist Mountain Bike services and training for Schools, Community groups, centres and companies:-
Mountain Bike Technical Advisor Services (in Mountain Biking)
Advising local authorities, activities businesses and charitable organisations. We can advise on all matters relating to mountain bike leadership including programme planning, equipment, staff training, operating procedures and safety. (Please click here to find out more about our Technical Advisor services)
Mountain Bike Leadership awards for Teachers, Youth Workers and Adults
We are official providers for the National Governing Body, British Cycling, Mountain Bike Leadership award scheme; and the Go Mountain Bike – Instructor award. (Please click here to find out more about our Leadership and Instructor awards)
Forest School and Bushcraft skills
Our long-
Our Forest school and Bushcraft programmes and sessions can include:-
Safe practices
Discovering nature
Fire lighting
Cooking on open fires
Shelter building
Making things from wood, natural materials and string
Using tools
And much more
From gentle low-
Whether your class, school or youth organisation is looking to discover the basics of how to navigate as part of a project or curriculum, or whether they are looking to become self-
Orienteering is a fun way to discover an area, using navigation skills and a map of that specific area. Ideal for Primary School aged children, to adults looking to seek new challenges in life. Orienteering can be competitive, or a nice relaxing way to discover a new place. We have a lot of experience of running Orienteering sessions and courses, and we can tailor these to your needs; whether it’ll be a one-
Our Team Building sessions are tailored to the needs of your group or class. We have lots of experience in running Team Building sessions for a wide variety of groups; these include new school or college year, class bonding/getting to know each other sessions; to Team Building for groups who work together in either school, college, community, work or commercial settings. Sessions look to develop communication, team work and understanding between people and teams. Team Building sessions can include specific Team Building activities and/or utilising any of our other activities listed on this page.
Our Confidence Building sessions are 100% tailored to the needs of those in your group; drawing on our experience in the Outdoor Education, Community and Youth Work sectors, we design programmes that will help nurture the growth of confidence, self-
We use our activities in a way that promotes development over a period of time; programmes can work in one particular activity, Forest School is a good example or if someone is particularly interested in biking (for example), we can design a programme around that; or we can use a mixture of activities to develop throughout the programme in a way/order that best works for the individuals.
Our National Governing Body qualified MTB leaders, coaches and tutors offer Skills training and Guided Rides at all levels of Mountain Biking. Whether your group are just venturing into off road cycling for the first time, or you have competent Mountain Bikers wanting improve their techniques; we have over 34 years’ experience of leading and training groups in Mountain Biking activities and can offer a ride or programme to suit your group. Our Mountain Bike programmes and sessions can be tailored to suit 5 year old and above, and can include:-
Guided Rides – from gentle “Wellbeing” rides to challenging Trail Centre or Wild Country rides (Click here for more information on our Guided Rides)
MTB Skills Training – whether it is for those who are new to riding, or those looking for coaching in advanced Mountain Bike techniques. (Click here for more information on our MTB Skills sessions and courses)
Go Mountain Bike is a mountain bike proficiency course suitable for individuals, schools and groups of all ages and abilities. There are 5 levels of proficiency across these 4 themes:
riding skills,
first aid,
being independent and self-
sharing the outdoors.
Candidates can mix and match the themes and levels according to their interest. The principle aim of the scheme is to support individuals to develop the skills to make independent journeys into the outdoors.
Cycle4adventure can run courses to help you through all five levels of the proficiency award. (Click here for more information on Go-
More MTB information and services
o NB. Mountain Bike hire can be arranged though one of our partner organisations. Please contact us for more information.
In addition, we can also offer Specialist Mountain Bike services and training for Schools, Community groups, centres and companies:-
Mountain Bike Technical Advisor Services (in Mountain Biking)
Advising local authorities, activities businesses and charitable organisations. We can advise on all matters relating to mountain bike leadership including programme planning, equipment, staff training, operating procedures and safety. (Please click here to find out more about our Technical Advisor services)
Mountain Bike Leadership awards for Teachers, Youth Workers and Adults
We are official providers for the National Governing Body, British Cycling, Mountain Bike Leadership award scheme; and the Go Mountain Bike – Instructor award. (Please click here to find out more about our Leadership and Instructor awards)
Bike Hire
We do not offer bike hire, but if you require bike hire, we work closely with “Ride Hamsterley” who offer top quality bike hire for children and adults in Hamsterley Forest and, depending on availability, other venues.
Discount is available for schools and groups.
Please contact us if you require MTB hire,
cycle4adventure@gmail.com
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