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canoeingHollingworth Lake Water Activity Centre

Since 1989 Hollingworth Lake Water Activity Centre has offered quality tuition in outdoor activities. This provision has been available to schools, youth groups and the general public, continuing the proud tradition of water based activities on Hollingworth Lake.

Based on a 120 acre lake at the foot of the Pennines with its dramatic gritstone crags, the Centre offers Sailing, Windsurfing, Kayak/Canoeing, Climbing, Walking, Orienteering, Powerboating, Improvised Raft building and Team Building courses to National Governing Body standard. Personal and group tuition including special needs/disability, over 50s, women only, kids club and equipment hire are also available.

Leisure time is a precious commodity and in today’s society people expect high quality leisure facilities. To meet such expectations the Centre regularly update courses and equipment in order to remain in touch with customer demands and changes in the industry.

The staff are key to its success and the Centre promote staff development and training so that levels of knowledge and skill remain high.

Whether you are aiming to try an activity for the first time, work towards a NGB Award or achieve an instructional qualification, every participant will have the opportunity to learn new skills, build self esteem and develop a positive attitude towards learning in a fun and safe environment.