First Ten Tors Training trip to Dartmoor

Ten Tors Training - Local walk

The five Ten Tors groups enjoyed a 14 mile circular walk from Kingswood taking in Solsbury Hill, the St Catherine's Valley, Cold Ashton and Lansdown.

Year 8 Expedition and Outdoor Skills

Year 8 pupils learn the art of putting up tents

Ten Tors Training begins

Ten Tors Training began with a very wet trip to the Mendips for 3 groups of Year 10 pupils and 2 groups of Year 12 pupils. Everyone coped very well with the difficult conditions and lots of valuable lessons were learned.

Year 8 Expedition Club trip to Dartmoor

The 11 members of the Year 8 Expedition Club headed for Dartmoor early on Saturday morning and enjoyed two days walking on the moor. Heavy rain over the last week meant that the moor was very wet and most streams were uncrossable but the rain mainly held off during the two walks and the cloud parted often enough to allow for some good views. The group stayed in a bunkhouse on the site of a Victorian gunpowder factory in the middle of the moor which was atmospheric and comfortable, with a wood burning stove to keep everyone warm. The pupils helped with the cooking, supper was a chicken curry and a full cooked breakfast was enjoyed by all in the morning. The pupils were excellent company throughout and coped very well with the boggy conditions underfoot. 

Gold DofE Practice and Qualifying Expeditions in the Black Mountains

Year 9 Hike

Very well done to the 39 Year 9 pupils who braved the poor forecast and mixed weather conditions to complete a 5 hour circular hike from Llanbedr in the Black Mountains this Sunday.  The walk included a number of summits over 700 meters and despite lots of cloud and some rain there was a chance to enjoy the views and the walk finished in sunshine.  The whole group walked at a really good pace and coped with the conditions admirably. The ground underfoot was very slippery and there were some extremely muddy sections, one of which Mr Davies tested for the group by falling into. Mr Davies would like to thank Mr Moat, Miss Wilson, Mr Brown (Art), Mrs Whishaw and Mr Burton for accompanying the groups and all of the pupils involved for their good company and enthusiasm.