Coasteering is an exciting outdoor pursuit that involves making your way along the foot of sea cliffs using a mix of climbing, scrambling, swimming or abseling. Journeying at or just above sea level, the beautiful local scenery can be seen from a unique vantage point.
Depending on your needs, The New Forest Outdoor Centre can provide an hugely exhilarating day out coasteering on the Dorset sea cliffs. All the 'action' is supervised by qualified and experienced instructors and full safety equipment is provided. For those who prefer a less "wet n'wild" experience we also offer climbing and abseiling sessions.
Our coasteering sessions are suitable for adults and children (see below for age restrictions). Depending on the fitness level, experience and ability of the group, we select an appropriate location from our range to guarantee a suitably challenging experience. The prevailing weather and sea conditions also affect the choice of location and if the conditions on the day are not suitable for coasteering at any of our locations, the activity will be restricted to climbing and abseiling.
Booking
If you have a group of six or more people you can choose from either a Taster Session, Intermediate Route or Extreme Coasteering Day and our instructors will work with you to design the perfect session for your group on a date to suit you. Please contact us to discuss availability.
For individuals who cannot make up a group we offer the opportunity to join one of our Introduction to Coasteering Open Sessions (see dates below). For those who have coasteered with the New Forest Outdoor Centre previously we sometimes offer a full day Coasteering Expedition. Please check our website regularly for course dates.
For all our sessions participants will meet the instructors at the carpark for the coasteering location and will be expected to provide their own snacks, drinks and lunch. Wet suits are provided and we will send you joining instructions/kit list on booking.
A taster session is an excellent way to have a first experience of coasteering at Swanage sea cliffs. Typically on this coasteering journey there is a choice of different jumps up to 25ft/8m, some short sea swims between rocky outcrops and some short and easy scrambling. Prepare to have an enjoyable adventure.
All participants must be confident in the sea and be over 12 years old
Duration 3 hrs
Max group size 13
Cost £65.00
Book a Taster Session
This route will usually involve a short abseil (40ft/13m) some sea swimming, jumps up to 30ft/10m, basic climbing and a exploration of sea caves (depending on the tides and the confidence of the group, as the caves may be subject to a sump). The route is highly dependant on the prevailing weather conditions and the overall fitness of the group. By the end of the session you will have stepped outside your comfort zone and have experienced one of the best coasteering areas in Swanage. Prepare to be excited!
All participants must be able to swim and be over 14 yrs old
Duration 3hrs
Max group size 12
Cost £65.00
Book an Intermediate Route
This ation-packed day will start by using our intermediate route as a warm up in the morning. After a break for a packed lunch the day will continue at our extreme location, where there is an 60ft/20m abseil to the base of the cliff. The journey to the exit point will involve swims, jumps, scrambles and climbs. The jumps will be up to 35ft/11m and the swims could be as far as 300ft/100m. By the end of the day you will have gained access to the most outstanding area of the Swanage coastline - something that is usually only accessible to good climbers and strong kayakers.
Prepared to be thrilled and to be pushed both mentally and physically!
All participants must be able to swim, be physically fit and be over 18yrs old.
All participants must have coasteering before and be confident in larger swells
Duration - all day
Max group size 10.
Cost £85.00
Book an Extreme Coasteering Day
Introduction to Coasteering Open Sessions
Ideal for individuals, we are offering the unique opportunity to explore the Dorset coastline. The journey will involve jumps up to 25ft/8m, some short sea swims between rocky outcrops and some short and easy scrambling. A wet and wild adventure suitable for all (subject to conditions below).
The dates for our Open Sessions are:
- Saturday 24th October 2009 -
Introduction to Coasteeering (half day) - Saturday 31st October 2009 - Course Reference
Introduction to Coasteeering (half day) - Saturday 14th November 2009
Introduction to Coasteeering (half day) - Saturday 27 March 2010 - Course Reference 1742
Introduction to Coasteeering (half day) - Saturday 3 April 2010 - Course Reference 1743
Introduction to Coasteeering (half day)
All participants must be able to swim and be over 12 yrs old
Duration 3hrs
Max group size 12
Price per person: £65 including VAT
Book an Open Session
NFODC reserve the right to cancel Open Sessions if our minimum numbers are not met. All sessions are subject to our Booking Conditions.
Climbing/Abseling
We run a range of half and full day sessions for adults and children over the age of 10 years. For more information.
