
Cumbria Outdoors: Hawse End Centre
Portinscale, Keswick, CA12 5UE. England
Situated in The Lake District; a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) World Heritage Site, Cumbria Outdoors have three operational centres, superbly located on the shores of Derwentwater and Bassenthwaite Lake, surrounded by the northern fells.
If you are looking as a school, family or adult group they have something to offer everyone. Enjoy a variety of activities including canoe rafting, mountain walks, ghyll scrambling, archery, bushcraft, abseiling, caving and much more!

Looking for a bursary to support your trip?
We know that funding a school trip isn’t always easy. If you are looking for help with costs, you can apply for the Great British School Trip bursary. This can help with the cost of travel or entry tickets to any Great British School Trip partner venue.
Simply fill in our bursary form and let us know how we might help.
Venue Info
Low season (Nov – Feb) A group of 30 children, 3 adults doing a 2-night, 3-day residential with activities total prices from £135 per child.
Peak season (May – July) A group of 30 children, 3 adults doing a 2-night, 3-day residential with activities total prices from £180 per child.
Day visit (all year round) A half day from £24.00, full day £38.50 Adults Residential; 1 free staff member/adult per 10 children.
Scarness Campsite £10.50 per person per night
Lean moreJohn Muir Award
Cumbria Outdoors in collaboration with The Foundation for Common Land are supporting young people to complete The John Muir Discovery Award at hugely subsidised rates.
The John Muir Award is an environmental award scheme focused on wild places. It encourages people of all backgrounds to connect with, enjoy and care for wild places.
Programme is suitable for Primary, Secondary and SEND pupils with appropriate outdoors and conservation activities taking place during a residential experience at Hawse End Centre or Cottage.
Offered during the Autumn and Spring Term 2023/24.
Venue Details
Contact
Address
Portinscale, Keswick
CA12 5UE. England
Opening Hours
All year, week days and weekends.