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Outward Bound United Kingdom, Ullswater

As the operations headquarters for Outward Bound in the United Kingdom (UK), the Ullswater center has a depth and breadth of offerings that ensure its place in the family of four centers in the UK. Set in a Georgian mansion on the north shore of Ullswater Lake, amidst 18 acres of woodland at the heart of Wordsworth country, Ullswater participants enjoy Lakeland scrambles, water activities, ropes courses and caving adventures. Ullswater students also utilize a high mountain lodge, nestled under Helvellyn - one of the Lake District's highest peaks.

Courses at Ullswater are very well suited for families, school groups, and those seeking technical skills training. The dormitories at Ullswater make it possible for large groups to visit the center year-round. School and College courses are 50% of Outward Bound UK's course participants and they have developed a number of offerings to suit educators both in Aberdovey and Ullswater. Courses generally range from 3-5 days and include induction for new students and new classes, geography studies, adventure and challenge, and leadership and teamwork. Trainers also visit school sites and deliver short courses.

In addition to school youth, Outward Bound Ullswater offers a number of training courses for college age students including technical outdoor recreation skills, and "key skills"(required by the government) which include communication, working with others, problem solving, and improving one's own learning & performance. Ullswater has also helped lead the way in safety management by offering kayaking, canoeing and mountain leader assessment and skills development courses.

Family weekends and day events at Ullswater help expose both parents and youth to the opportunities available to them at Outward Bound and help improve the quality of communication between parents and children.