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Underbank Outdoor Activity Centre

Introduction

Underbank Outdoor Activity Centre is located on the banks of Underbank reservoir and surrounded by the moorlands and woodlands of the Dark Peak.

At Underbank, we provide a wide range of adventurous activities all year round for groups to come and enjoy the beautiful surroundings and excellent facilities.

To find out more about Underbank Outdoor Activity Centre please select from the following options:

Activities
Community Based Activities
Customer Service Standards
Location
Opening Times
Contact Details

Activities

By working together with you, we can give you a competitively priced, tailor made programme that will meet the needs of your group.

You can choose from a range of activities to take part in, including:

Adventure walks
Sailing
Team building/ problem solving
Archery
Rock climbing
Climbing tower and High ropes
Orienteering
Weaseling
Caving
Kayak/Canoe
Power Boating
Orienteering
Archery

At Underbank, we offer National Governing Body courses, including Instructor Training and Assessment. These can be taken separately or in conjunction with the above courses.

Community Based Activities

Underbank Staff can bring a number of adventurous/outdoor activities to your community setting or venue for a range of events/funday etc. Activities that groups have booked to date include:

Archery
Team Building
12 metre Mobile Climbing Tower
Mountain Boarding
Kayaking
Orienteering

For more information on any aspect of Underbank including courses, activities and prices please contact Outdoor Education Manager on 0114 273 4266.

Customer Service Standards

A friendly welcome to the Centre and a polite, helpful and professional manner from staff

The safe operation of the Centre to the standards required by the Adventurous Activities Licensing Service (AALS). You can view our Operators Certificate on the AALS website.

Activity leaders who hold National Governing Body Instructor qualifications

Activity programmes that meet the agreed requirements of your group

Programmes and activities suitable for people with a disability or special need

You will be able to recognise our staff by their service clothing or from their personal introduction

Our facilities will be clean, safe and comfortable

Location

Visit Streetmap for a detailed map of the location of Underbank.

By Car

It is advisable to travel along the A616 bypass route to Underbank.

Continue until you reach the turn off from Midhopestones village. Turn left into Midhopestones and drive up the hill passing Ye Olde Mustard Pot on the right.

Take the next turning left and proceed along the lane for approximately 800 metres until you reach an opening in the trees - this is the car park for Underbank