The Isle of Purbeck enjoys fantastic facilities and sites for adventure activities on land, water and in the air and is a leading destination for all who enjoy 'the great outdoors.' 120,000 students visit Purbeck each year and many of those come to try new, challenging and exciting activities alongside their more usual curriculum studies.

The Isle of Purbeck enjoys fantastic facilities and sites for adventure activities on land, water and in the air and is a leading destination for all who enjoy 'the great outdoors.' 120,000 students visit Purbeck each year and many of those come to try new, challenging and exciting activities alongside their more usual curriculum studies.

The Jurassic coastline provides stunning locations for climbers of all abilities. Dancing Ledge near Langton Matravers offers great climbing for novices, whereas other areas on cliffs near Swanage and Worth Matravers offer harder grades on bolted and traditional routes. It is also recognised as one the UK's leading areas for deep water soloing and Conner Cove is well known as a venue for climbing festivals.

The coastline, the Purbeck Hills and Rempstone Forest are ideal for walking and mountain biking excursions of all distances, exercising navigation skills and making use of the popular Purbeck footpaths and cycle routes. The area is also frequently used by groups participating in the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme as an expedition location. Throughout the area the landscape views are spectacular.

There are many opportunities to take to the water, either on the River Frome at Wareham, within the sheltered waters of Poole Harbour, or along the coast. Local watersport providers offer the full range of leisure sessions, approved training and Jurassic Coast Tours. The River Frome offers an opportunity to kayak or canoe on calm water between picturesque riverbanks, or as a starting point for longer trips out into Poole Harbour and beyond. The coastline offers more advanced waters with stunning cliffs and overfalls for advanced paddlers and sailors. The Harbour and Studland Bay provide excellent water for sailing, wind and kitesurfing, waterskiing and wakeboarding.

Surf can be found on occasion in Swanage and Durlston Bays. Kimmeridge also offers an excellent reef break, particularly during the winter months.

Paragliders can take advantage of the south easterly winds at Ballard Down near Swanage and have the option of landing either back on the cliff or on the beaches in Swanage Bay.

Please contact the Purbeck education centres to find out the full range of suitable activities on offer for your students.