Outdoor activity centres
Hollingworth 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.
Further information on HOLWAC and a copy of the 2008
HOLWAC programme