Outward Bound Aberdovey (Aberdyfi), Snowdonia Wales

What makes us a great choice for education

Aberdovey is the original Outward Bound centre. Young people have been coming here since 1941! No two weeks are the same, but your programme will likely include a mix of activities - perhaps a night in one of our cabins in the forest or braving the iconic jetty jump from the wharf, maybe a beach camp fire or an expedition on Cadair Idris or its surrounding mountains. These places will be your classroom for your course, giving you space to learn, try a new challenge and have fun.

We provide all the specialist kit, waterproofs and boots you'll need. If they get wet just pop them in our big drying room, and you'll be kept warm in the main building with our ground source heat pump heating.

Our kitchen team are passionate about providing the tastiest food they can, with lots of the ingredients coming from local suppliers. If you have any dietary requirements be sure to mention them on your personal information form before you come.

We use the power of learning in the wild. We take young people on authentic wild journeys showing them they can achieve more than they ever thought possible

Accreditation and Awards

The Council for Learning Outside the Classroom is the managing and overall awarding body for the LOtC Quality Badge, which recognises providers offering good quality LOtC and managing risk effectively. All of The Trust's centres which accommodate school parties have been awarded this standard of recognition.

The Trust is registered and holds current licences for all its centres with The Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA). Adventure activities licensing ensures that activity providers follow good safety management practices.

What is typically included on our school trips

Most of our centres will have a pool and football table. You can also do some sports activities like basketball and football. There is a selection of board games available from the shop and you can request to have a DVD on in the student lounge, just ask your duty instructor. Fact Sheet

Group Sizes Catered For

Groups of 12. With a maximum of 168 (14 groups)

Photography, Filming & Audio Restrictions

Visiting staff are free to take photos and videos. Some schools choose not to allow young people to have their phones and devices during our adventures  

Risk Assessment Details

The Trust is fully committed to the provision of quality service in a manner that meets with the requirements and satisfaction of our supporters, clients and young people. Because of this, we maintain a Quality Management System in accordance with the international standard BS EN ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems. For more information, please read our Quality Policy Statement.

The Trust is a member of the Outward Bound International network and its safety systems and is scrutinised and approved internationally.

Risk assessments are produced and can be shared prior to arrival at the centre

Please see detail at www.outwardbound.org.uk/safety

Pricing Information

Our prices are tailored so we recommend getting in touch so we can discuss you package. Additionally, over 80% of our education participants receive charitable funding.

As a charity, it's our mission to make our courses available to as many young people as possible. We can’t let money stand in the way.

Our charitable funding can only be used towards an Outward Bound course. Young beneficiaries need to be in the education system in the UK and meet at least two of the following criteria:

• Free school meals
• Low-income family
• English as a second language
• Ethnic minority backgrounds
• Special educational needs
• Poor educational attainment

www.outwardbound.org.uk/funding#funding-enquiry-form

First Aid Information

All our instructors are first aid trained

Available Facilities

Canteen dining areas provides all meals and packed lunches when away from the centre. Although we're remote, most networks can get 4G and you can access wifi from the social areas. Games room and small shop on site

Accessibility & Disabled Facilities

We work with schools to support the inclusion of young people with additional needs. Please contact us to discuss directly how we can best accommodate your young people.

Opening Hours & Information

52 weeks a year

Testimonials

“The children have demonstrated resilience and challenged themselves with new experiences, bringing themselves out of their comfort zone. The centre has built up their self esteem and given them a newfound confidence. The children have been given the opportunities to take safe risks and develop their relationships with one another”

Year 6 Teacher, Skipton Parish CofE Primary School

Location Information

Aberdovey / Aberdyfi is on the coast in Snowdonia National Park. Our location means you don’t have to choose between beach based water activities, expeditions in the mountains or sleeping out in a cabin in the forest – they’re all here waiting for you.

Room Sizes and Facilities

Aberdovey is our biggest centre, accommodating 184 young people in dorm rooms that sleep 4-8. Group leaders and visiting staff have their own twin rooms, some with ensuite facilities. Although we're remote, most networks can get 4G and you can access wifi from the social areas.

Booking information

Customer Services

01931 740 000

enquiries@outwardbound.org.uk