Hesley Wood Scout
Activity Centre
White Lane
Chapeltown
Sheffield
S35 2YH
t: 0114 246 7912
f: 0114 246 7758
e: warden@syscouts.org.uk
Activities
The Centre's activities are staffed by qualified and experienced instructors. All safety equipment is provided and regularly tested to national standards.
It is strongly recommended that you book activities at the same time as you plan accommodation as many activities are in demand and we would not want your visit to be spoiled because something wasn't available.
Adventurous Activities
Aerial Runway
Built using traditional scouting techniques and otherwise known as a 'Zip wire', this stimulating aerial ride sends the participant down an 80 metre course through trees and across paths. The activity has strict safety precautions including safety harness and seat but gives a buzz it would be hard to improve on in the most modern theme park ride.Download the Aerial Runway Risk Assessment as a Word document
Archery
A sport for all age groups and one which is rapidly rising in popularity. The Centre provides fully functional adult or junior recurve bows and instruction on either a 10 and 20 metre outdoor range. If you just weant to try your skill at hitting the target or if you want to be more competitive and improve your performance, we can provide an activity to suit oyur needs.Download the Archery Risk Assessment as a Word document
The
Lake
Situated adjacent of the Long Field, the boating lake is ideal for canoeing and kayaking
as well as a number of other water activities such as raft-building. The
depth and extent of the water may be subject to weather conditions.Download the Canoeing Risk Assessment as a Word document
Download the Kayaking Risk Assessment as a Word document
Download the Rafting Risk Assessment as a Word document
Climbing Wall
Our gritstone simulation climbing facility is the latest in outdoor climbing
tower design. Situated at Camp Centre it has shown itself to be one of
our most popular activities. Select a climbing face to suit your abilities.
The faces range from simple straight climbs through complex finger holds, wedges and overhangs
with an almost infinite amount of variation.Download the Climbing Facility Risk Assessment as a Word document
Download the Outdoor Bouldering Wall Risk Assessment as a Word document
Download the Indoor Bouldering Wall Risk Assessment as a Word document
The Cube
This innocent looking door leads to a real challenge. Welcome to Hesley's latest attraction - The Cube.
We have built an artificial indoor caving system to explore by torchlight or, if you are really brave, in the dark.
A three dimensional maze providing hours of fun and amusement whether the sun is shining or not.Download the Cube Risk Assessment as a Word document
Obstacle Course
Hard but fun, expect the unexpected. This facility can offer both individual
endurance testing or team races. Be prepared to get dirty!Download the Obstacle Course Risk Assessment as a Word document
Orienteering
Hesley Wood's 132 acres, criss-crossed by leafy paths, provide many exciting routes for orienteering at all levels. Various levels of pre-planned orienteering courses are available for age 6 and above. Our skilled instructors can provide more demanding courses subject to pre-booking and availability.Download the Orienteering Risk Assessment as a Word document
Crate Climb
Hesley Wood invites you to see just how you can go. Either in teams or as an individual challege, see just how high you can stack a tower of milk crates while standing on them. Set a new record for yourself or your team in this test of skill and balance and then conquer your fear of heights forever.Download the Crate Climb Risk Assessment as a Word document
Other Activities
Beaver Play Area
This old favourite has recently been fully re-designed and now offers a wealth of play experience for
6 to 8 year old boys and girls. Situated close to Camp Centre, it is a real hit with our younger visitors
Pioneering
Equipment (poles only) is on-site for both large and small projects. Please bring your own ropes.
Centenary Lodge
The newly refurbished and renamed 'Centenary lodge' is available as a nature study central resource for visitors to discover the diverse flora and fauna of Hesley Wood.
It is also available as a base for day visitors and has a small kitchen.
The Cresta Run
This is a 60 metre grass sledge run downhill through woodland on a purpose-built track. The sheer exhilaration of hurtling down a slope through trees has to be experienced to be understood.This activity is operated without instructors but requiresadult supervision by a member of the group booking the activity.
The owners have the right to cancel or substitute any activity if:
a) There is a a problem with the availability of Instructors
b) In our opinion the directions of the instructors are being disregarded, causing the activity to be dangerous.
c) The weather is such that the activity becomes dangerous.
Hesley Wood Scout Activity Centre - Part of South Yorkshire County Scout Council Disclaimer | Privacy Statement
