Tackle our tree climbing challenge as participants have the freedom to go as high as they want, experiencing new sensations and perspectives. Once your in the canopy of the trees, you can enjoy the beautiful views of Avon Tyrrell or challenge yourself to go higher.
After learning the skills to ascend the ropes, participants have freedom to go as high as they want, to experience new sensations, perspectives and challenges. . Once you’re in the canopy, you can enjoy beautiful views and relax or challenge yourself to climb as much as you want to.
As well as being able to enjoy a great fun session you can also learn about the trees, estimate their height, or even try tree orienteering!
Duration: 90 minutes
Ratios: 1:10
Groups running at one time: one
Restrictions:
- Our maximum weight limit for this activity is 18 stone (120kg)
- Our minimum age for this activity is 8+ years
Recommendations:
- Closed toe shoes must be worn for this activity
- Comfortable clothing that you don't mind getting a little dirty.
- Weather appropriate clothing, be this your waterproof or sun hat and sun cream.
Sessions Included in: Instructor Led Sessions
Accessible: Yes
Fun: A fully accessible session which can be enjoyed by all.
Skill: By working together this session promotes skill acquisition, communication and cooperation.
Personal Challenge & Achievement: Individuals receive high levels of encouragement from our experienced instructors, so that they have the opportunity achieve their goals and understand more about themselves and their own personal state management.
Support & Cohesion: By taking part in a shared experience, Tree Climbing can improve group and leader familiarisation as individuals work closely together. Individuals are also encouraged to support one another both verbally and physically, so individuals can challenge themselves to their personal limits.
Fitness & Wellbeing: This activity by the nature of its physicality and location promotes an appreciation of the benefits of the outdoors for wellbeing and fitness.
When incorporated as part of a development programme of activities, outdoor learning activities such as tree climbing can support increased attainment and develop character and soft skills all of which are key life skills. Individuals will be able to recognise their own achievements and individual progression, as well as have the opportunity to develop personal qualities such as self-reliance, perseverance, self-belief and increased levels of confidence.
As well as being adapted to suit your group and their specific learning objectives, Tree Climbing can support key areas of the curriculum.
Click here to see an overview of the primary areas covered and outdoor learning curriculum links
Science:
Working scientifically 1 & 5
Plants 1, 2 & 3
Forces 1
Physical Education: 1, 2, 3 and 4
As well as being adapted to suit your group and their specific learning objectives, Tree Climbing can support key areas of the curriculum.
Click here to see an overview of the primary areas covered and outdoor learning curriculum links
Physical Education: 1, 2, 3 & 4
We have over 40 challenging and stimulating activities to choose from at Avon Tyrrell, so whether you are looking to have fun, educate or teambuilding, these are sessions you won't want to miss out on.