Who we are

Ghyll Head is an outdoor education and activity centre with a long history of delivering meaningful, inclusive experiences for young people and groups. From school residentials and SEND programmes to youth groups and family stays, we create learning through challenge, nature and shared adventure.

For more than 70 years, we’ve seen first-hand how time outdoors can build confidence, resilience and connection - whether it’s a young person’s first night away from home, a breakthrough moment on the water, or a shared achievement that brings a group closer together.

Find out more about the people, place and purpose behind Ghyll Head.

Ghyll Head Outdoor Education and Activity Centre sits just south of Bowness-on-Windermere in the Lake District National Park.

Our 100-acre site includes woodland, open water, climbing crags and views across the fells - a setting that brings learning to life.

We’re within easy reach of the M6 and major rail links, making it simple for schools and groups from Manchester and beyond to visit.