On these pages you will find lots of information about the Lonsdale Scouts Activity Centres.
There are links below to separate webpages for both the Activity Centres, including information packs on various activities. There are also options for Duke of Edinburgh Expedition Groups and for School & Youth Groups.
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The Littledale Activity Centre is set in fourteen acres of pleasantly wooded valley, bounded on the west side by Artle Beck. It is situated south of the village of Brookhouse, eight miles from Lancaster and eleven miles from Morecambe. The centre is in the Forest of Bowland, Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
The Littledale Activity Centre has a variety of activities on offer and a wide variety of accommodation options for different sized groups.
The SilverHelme Activity Centre is set in eighteen acres of natural woodland, comprising mainly of oak, ash, yew, hazel and holly. It is within the Arnside & Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), amidst limestone pavements and just a few minutes walk from Silverdale Train Station.
The SilverHelme Activity Centre is perfect for back to basics camping experiences (including Hammocking) but also caters for larger group camps and groups looking for lodge accommodation. There are a variety of activities suitable for all ages both on-site and in the local area.
The two Lonsdale Scouts Activity Centres are available for use by Duke of Edinburgh Groups. They are ideal bases for both DofE expeditions and group training days.
Both sites are private with no public right of way access. This mean they are a safe environment for camping & hammocking. There are a wealth of interesting hiking options straight from the gates of both sites.
The two Lonsdale Scouts Activity Centres are available for use by schools and youth clubs. There are a variety of activities available well as being a perfect location for Forest School education sessions.
We can design bespoke days suitable for Primary Schools, including KS2 adventure days & overnight stays.
We can also organise "Taster Sessions" covering some activities that can take place on-school-site.
Archery
Littledale Activity Centre has an excellent Archery range.
Air Rifle Shooting
There is an Air Rifle shooting range at the Littledale Activity Centre. There is also the possibility of using Air Pistols.
Tomahawk Throwing
Tomahawk throwing equipment is available at both Littledale and SilverHelme.
Crate Stacking
Crate Stacking activities are available at both Littledale & SilverHelme Activity Centres.
Disc (Frisbee) Golf
Littledale Activity Centre has a 9-hole Disc (Frisbee) Golf course.
Orienteering
Orienteering courses are set up at both SilverHelme and Littledale Activity Centres. There are different challenges using the same set of markers.
Squirrel & Beaver Trails
There are Activity trails suitable for 4 - 8 year olds at the SilverHelme Activity Centre.
Pioneering
Littledale has a large Pioneering set, SilverHelme has a set of smaller poles.
Assault Course
Littledale Activity Centre has a fun Assault Course suitable for 8 - 18 year olds.
Mini Bouldering Wall
Littledale Activity Centre has a small Bouldering wall located near the wet weather shelter.
Camp Fire Areas
There are lots of camp fire areas on both sites. There are also cooking fire drums available.
Walks
From both sites there are a large variety of walks suitable for different ages and different walking experience
Current availability is shown in the calendars below, where you see no bookings for a date then its available! Please click on the booking to see what the booking is for.
Littledale Activity Centre Calendar:
SilverHelme Activity Centre Calendar:
