***Please note that Air Rifle, Archery, Axe Throwing, Climbing, Abseiling, Crate Stacking and Bush Craft are seasonal activities and will run peak time between 1st April and 31st October***
**Unfortunately our Crate Stacking is unavailable for the rest of the 2024 season**
Below are all the activities we run on site. Some are leader led, some are self led. These all need to be booked.Â
Our leader led activities need booking with the activity coordinator with at least 4 weeks notice to allow our coordinator sufficient time to try and accommodate the request and find instructors.Â
Our onsite activities can be booked in advance through the activity coordinator or while on site through the warden (however there is no guarantee these will be available and not already booked.)
To book your activities please complete the Activity Booking form – Blackhills Activities request form V2023Â
Then email to the Activity Coordinator – [email protected]
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AIR RIFLE SHOOTING
Air Rifle Shooting is on our outdoor ranges and has a minimum age of 8. These are run by our qualified and experienced instructors. We require 2 leaders to accompany the group.Â
We can accompany up to 12 in the hour.
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ARCHERY
Archery is on our outdoor ranges with a minimum age of 6. These are run by our qualified and experienced instructors. We require 2 leaders to accompany the group.Â
We can accompany up to 12 in the hour if a mixed group or age 8 and above.Â
If age 6-8 we can accompany 6 in the hour.Â
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Toma Hawk THROWING
Toma Hawk throwing is on our outdoor ranges with minimum age of 8. These are run by our qualified and experienced instructors. We require 2 leaders to accompany the group.Â
We can accompany up to 12 in the hour.
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CLIMBINGÂ
Climbing is an on site activity suitable for ages 6 and above and run by our qualified instructors, there is a need for 2 instructors for this activity. So bookings will be subject to instructors. We require 2 leaders to accompany the group.Â
We can accompany 8 per hour.Â
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ABSEILINGÂ
Abseiling is an on site activity and is to be booked separately to climbing for ages 6 and above. This is run by 2 instructors, and will mean booking is subject to instructor availability. We require 2 leaders to accompany the group.Â
We can accompany 8 per hour.Â
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CRATE CLIMBING [CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE FOR REST OF 2024 SEASON]
Crate climbing is an on site activity suitable for ages 6 and above and run by our qualified instructors. We require 2 leaders to accompany the group.Â
We can accompany 8 in an hour.Â
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BUSH CRAFTÂ
New for 2023 season – Our Bush Craft sessions can be tailored to suit all ages. There is a minimum 2 hours per booking. We require 2 leaders to accompany the group.Â
We can accompany 12 per session
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SOFT ARCHERY (3 SETS)Â
Self led activity that is available to pre-book or decide you would like to do it when on site through the wardens. Can be used anywhere on site as long as used appropriately and safely.
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SOFT TOMA HAWK SETS (2 SETS)Â
Self led activity that is available to pre-book or decide you would like to do it when on site through the wardens. Can be used anywhere on site as long as used appropriately and safely.
ORIENTEERING
The site can now offer orienteering, with our new course and all the extras it is sure to add to a well balanced camp program and available to book to be self instructed. Â
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PHOTO TRAIL
Photo trail is an on site activity for all ages.
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MOUNTAIN BIKES
We currently have some mountain bikes for hire, and these are to be used off the campsite but are a great addition to a camp for a self lead activity.Â
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