Group Leader information

• Mountain walking
• Caving
• Canoeing
• Climbing
• Gorge walking
• Abseiling
• Expeditions
• Field work

Other options (extra cost)

• Mountain Biking
• Pony trekking

Ratio

Ratios of qualified instructor to students/pupil 1. 10
We aim to work in partnership with you to provide high quality learning experience and a high standard of care and safety for all students and staff visiting the Hampshire Mountain Centre.

Personal equipment to bring with you

Please ensure your group members are suitably clothed. You are likely to get wet and cold so it is best to bring at least a complete change for each day. Remember they will get dirty so bring old things that don’t matter. Perhaps bring something better for the evenings.

• Casual clothes for travelling and relaxing
• Loose warm trousers (not jeans)
• Old shorts (for over wetsuit)
• Warm sweaters
• Long-sleeved tops
• T-shirts
• Thick socks for inside boots (3 pairs minimum)
• Underwear
• Warm hat, gloves, scarf (even in the summer)
• Sun hat (summer)
• Trainers (plus an old pair for water activities)
• Well fitting walking boots with good tread *
• Wellingtons*
• Waterproofs *
• Day sack or small back pack with 2 good straps *
• 2 towels
• Swimming costume
• Washing kit
• Sleeping bag and pillow case
• Pyjamas or nightshirt
• Indoor shoes or slippers
• Sun cream
• lip balm

* items which can be provided by the Centre.

Outside catering is available, please contact the Centre for further details and costs.

Kitchen equipment to bring

• Tea towels
• Washing up liquid
• Matches
• Scouring pads
• Cleaning materials
• Sandwich bags
• Cling film
• Kitchen foil
• Don’t forget the food!

Equipment provided for activities

• Waterproofs
• Walking boots
• Limited selection of Wellington boots
• Caving overalls, helmets, and lights
• Climbing harnesses and helmets
• Wetsuits, canoe helmets and buoyancy aids

Drying rooms

Each unit has its own drying room where equipment and wet clothing can be hung up to dry.

Each contain Pegs, Boot rack, Heating, Dehumidifier.

We recommend  the following times, to make the most of your stay here at the Hampshire Mountain Centre.

Morning Jobs List 15kb pdf

Activity Group Responsibilities form 7kb pdf