Through In2venture at Blaithwaite House we are able to offer a wide range of activities both on and off site. In2venture has over 25 years of experience working safely with young people; operate under the Adventurous Activities Licensing Service; employ fully qualified instructors and all activities have a safety policy and are risk assessed. Wherever possible local resources are used for our outdoor activity and educational programmes.

Activities:
Archery, Abseil/Bouldering, Canoe, Kayak, Gorge walk, Mountain walking, Caving, Mine Exploration, Woodland Survival, Mountain Biking, BMX, Low Ropes, Rock Climbing, Team Development Games.

We can also provide a 24 hour course in Woodland Survival and a full day journey Canoeing or  Mountain Walking.

Activity Weekend
£95 per person
15-17 October 2010 (Friday Evening – Sunday Afternoon)
Our annual activity weekend is an extremely popular event at Blaithwaite House. Aimed at those wishing to “push on” beyond novice standard. Challenging activities such as: canyoning; kayaking; mountaineering; caving & mountain biking can be enjoyed. Full board in the Main House, please book early!

Early Spring Blaithwaite Retreat
No fixed price*
14-17 March 2011 (Monday – Thursday, 3 nights)
This is a new and special event at Blaithwaite House. An opportunity for those who just need to get away for a few days to relax, re-charge & re-focus. The days are free to do whatever you like: enjoy the solitude of the Lake District Northern Fells; visit Hadrian’s Wall & the Solway Coast; or just soak up the peaceful atmosphere around the Main House and gardens. All meals are provided; and places will be limited on a first come first serve basis. There will be short, optional, devotions each day.

Mountain Bike Weekend
£95 per person
25-27 February 2011 (Friday Evening-Sunday Afternoon)
This is a new event for 2011, if you have some mountain bike experience and fancy guided trips on the famous Scottish Borders 7 Stanes Trails or cross country in the Lake District Northern Fells, then this is the weekend for you. Try your hand at drops, jumps and superb single track courses or enjoy a more comfortable pace off-road in the local fells – all led by one of In2venture’s qualified & experienced Trail Cycle Leaders. Full board at Blaithwaite House with time for relaxing & socializing each evening this weekend is great value.
[Mountain biking will run alongside caving / mine exploration]

Cave / Mine Exploration Weekend
£95 per person
25-27 February 2011 (Friday Evening – Sunday Afternoon)
Want to try your first caving trip? Been before and thinking of having another go? Enjoy a challenging introductory day led by one of our experienced cave leaders: we’ll find the entrance; head underground possibly trying a wet section or scramble. Maybe you feel ready to move on to one of Yorkshire’s deeper vertical caves with underground abseiling & ladder climbing added to the mix? All this in a hidden subterranean environment of canyons, rivers & waterfalls. Full board at Blaithwaite House with time for relaxing & socializing each evening this weekend is great value.
[Caving will run alongside mountain biking]

*we are seeking to provide an opportunity that is open to all and as such have set no fixed price for this retreat, guests are asked to contribute, as a donation, what they can and will. We appreciate that some will welcome a suggestion as to what to contribute and we would regard £35 per guest per night as a guideline. However, we suggest this for guidance only and would be concerned if guests felt they could not come for this reason.