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Participate in an adventure activity that treats the coastal environment as a giant natural playground!
Manoeuvre along challenging terrain using a variety of methods to explore the impact zone where the sea meets the land. Techniques include sea level traversing, rock climbing, sea swimming, body surfing, caving, and belly flopping! High Water sessions also include rock jumping.
Low Water sessions are ideal for students aged 8+ that can swim unaided. Wetsuits and buoyancy aids will be provided along with helments. During the session, guides will show you how to navigate the rocky terrain via rock scrambling, caving and some sea swimming, but the main focus is to help teach about the unique history, geology, wildlife and foraging opportunities.
High Water sessions are aimed at older students 12+ who can swim 100m in the sea unaided. This is a high-adrenaline adventure that won't be forgotten in a hurry! As well as the techniques taught in the low water course, participants will also lean rock climbing and cliff jumping. Every obstacle is optional for those who don't fancy a particular challenge!
Freshwater Bay Coasteering is great for all ages, but perhaps a little overwhelming for the very youngest visitors
Here's some of the most frequently-asked questions about school visits to Freshwater Bay Coasteering, posed by teachers and other group leaders
Public toilets are available in Freshwater Bay
Lace-up shoes such as old trainers required for coasteering. A pair of shorts will also be required to wear over the provided wetsuits. For High Water sessions (ages 12+) all participants must be able to swim in the sea for 100m.
