outdoor activities
embrace the great outdoors at wyresdale park
Encouraging access to the countryside for all ages and all abilities is at the heart of Wyresdale Park’s ethos. The estate has a diverse range of experiences that can bring you closer to nature, whether it be coached open water swimming classes or guided walks into the beautiful Grizedale Valley. If you are looking for team building exercises, our new paddle boarding club is the perfect day out for you team, and can be joined up with crafting courses and lunch at the cafe. If you are a public body, charity or front line worker, please get in touch as the estate offers reduced rates for all those helping others.
Wild Swimming in the Lake
Join us for a ‘rewilding’ in the lake. Coached by Annie Kendrick.
Monday 8-10am
Wednesday 6-8pm
Friday 7-10am
Also available for 1:1 coaching
For more information and to book please contact Annie…
TO BOOK | CONTACT Annie on attitudeswimcoaching@gmail.com
Paul Williams Woodcraft
Discover Paul's exquisite hand-crafted pieces made from foraged wildwood, driftwood, and fresh greenwood, all sourced by hand from the UK. From lights to bowls, each creation is unique.
Enjoy a hands-on crafting experience with Paul’s courses and explore the art of woodworking through natural processes.
You can find Paul nestled at the foot of Wyresdale’s woodland between the top Nicky Nook car park and the Cafe car park.
OPEN | Wednesday - Sunday 10.00 - 4.30
WHERE | In the woodland opposite the Applestore cafe car park.
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Join Second Life Outdoors and embrace our wonderful boating like by booking one of their Stand Up Paddle Boarding sessions.
Sessions can be booked individually or for groups and include hire of the paddle board, wetsuit and help from one of the skilled instructors.
FOR MORE INFO & TO BOOK: Visit Second Life Outdoors at www.secondlifeoutdoors.co.uk
Nicky Nook Fell Walks
Nicky Nook, though modest in height, offers splendid views over Lancashire’s coastal plain, Morecambe Bay and beyond to the Lakeland fells. On a really clear day it is possible to see the Isle of Man and the Great Orme on the North Wales coast. Birds such as meadow pipits and skylarks are common on the fell, while the more fortunate may catch a glimpse of tree pipits or yellowhammers.
An easy and popular walk from the centre of Scorton along the side of the reservoir and then over Nicky Nook with a return visit to a dog friendly Applestore cafe for a slice of cake.
Download this handy map and guide here and be sure to post up your fabulous photos from the summit using #NickyNook
Archery
Set in a twenty five acre woodland at the heart or Wyresdale Park, The Bowbearers of Wyresdale operate our archery club. The course incorporates 3D woodland animal targets and has been carefully laid out by specialist instructors. The start of the course is fully accessible to all mobility levels and the club welcomes all archery abilities.
Please get in touch with Mike on 07812 482130 for more information.
Guided Walks
Second Life outdoors, who operate our paddle boarding, are also specialists in guided walks. They can help you unlock new footpaths - or bring fresh perspective to well used routes - across the estate, and the large groups are perfect opportunities to meet new friends or bump into old neighbours.
Please contact Rhys on 07504 224765 for more information.
Watch the Newfoundlands in Action!
Blackpool Working Newfoundlands (BWN) is a Paramedic led not-for-profit group of GIANT Newfoundland Water Rescue Dogs!! These gentle giants can be seen exclusively at Wyresdale Park practicing a variety of life saving Search & Rescue and in-water rescue techniques on simulated drowning victims! Training sessions can be viewed free of charge from our bespoke lakeside observation platform. Public requests for meet and greet sessions can also be arranged, or why not swim with the dogs and let us practice rescuing you under the supervision of our expert water rescue instructors'!?
Please follow us on Facebook for further information and details of future training dates.
Any and all enquiries via email: blackpoolworkingnewfoundlands@gmail.com