Outdoor learning centres
Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development (SOLD) operate four outdoor learning facilities across Surrey. Each has a colourful history and different experiences on offer.
All are operated to the same high standard and employ the same methods to deliver high quality outdoor learning experiences.
Please select from the list below to jump to more information on the facility.
Angel Blue
Angel Blue is a purpose built canal boat which travels on the Wey Navigation and the Thames. The boat was designed with wheelchair users in mind and has lift access to all parts of the boat.
It sleeps 10 people plus the skipper and groups take an active role in the operation of the boat and the locks during their journey. The boat can moor at most points along the bank so the crew can take advantage of the beautiful countryside.
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Henley Fort
Henley Fort uses a Victorian mobilisation centre built in the 1880's on the top of the Hog's Back, near Guildford.
In addition to the traditional outdoor education activities on offer the centre offers historical activities from the Victorian era and World War II.
Activities on offer include both land and water based options, as the centre can take advantage of both the Hog's Back and the Wey Navigation, which runs at the bottom of the mount. Camping is available in your own tents or those available from the centre and in addition there is a bunkhouse, which can be used by groups.
Activities available:
- Adventure Walk
- Archery
- Climbing & Abseiling
- Forest Schools
- Kayaking
- Open Canoeing
- Orienteering
- Ropes Courses
- Team Tasks
- Trail Biking
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activities available,
how to find Henley Fort or
courses at Henley Fort.
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High Ashurst
High Ashurst is situated in 56 acres of wood and heath land on the North Downs, between Leatherhead and Dorking. The site has direct access to Headley Heath and is close to the top of Box Hill.
There is a wide range of land-based activities on offer and groups can camp on site either in their own tents or in tents available from the centre. Plans are well underway to improve the residential experience by providing 3 'bunk houses', which will be available for groups to use all year round, watch this space!
Activities available:
- Adventure Walk
- Archery
- Climbing & Abseiling
- Forest Schools
- Orienteering
- Ropes Courses
- Team Tasks
- Trail Biking
We have more information on the
activities available,
how to find High Ashurst or
courses at High Ashurst.
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Thames Young Mariners
Thames Young Mariners is situated in the Ham Local Nature Reserve in Richmond. It has a large site, which includes a 10 acre lake, beside the Thames.
It offers a wide range of both land and water based activities many of which can take advantage of the Thames to offer a journeying option to your visit. Groups can camp on site either in their own tents or in tents available from the centre so as to make the most of their visit to the site.
Activities available:
- Adventure Walk
- Climbing & Abseiling
- Dragon Boating
- Kayaking
- Open Canoeing
- Orienteering
- Power Boating
- Raft Building
- Ropes Courses
- Sailing
- Team Tasks
- Trail Biking
We have more information on the
activities available,
how to find Thames Young Mariners or
courses at Thames Young Mariners.
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