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Our hostel in Llangollen sleeps up to 31 guests across 8 bedrooms—making it easy for Scout group leaders to have their own private space—with full self-catering facilities and endless local activities right on our doorstep! To make your stay even better, we’re offering a reduction for Scouts of 30% off 4-night mid-week stays (Monday through Thursday) and 25% off 3-night weekend bookings (Friday through Sunday).
Just a short trip from London yet tucked away in the scenic Chiltern countryside, we’re surrounded by endless footpaths, and perfect for outdoor adventures or day trips to Legoland, Thorpe Park, and Windsor Castle. Our cozy bunkhouse comfortably sleeps up to 18 across four rooms. There is a private camping field, and a large activity field complete with a communal fire pit.
Prosen Hostel, right on the southern edge of Cairgorms National Park with 2 munros close by is ideal for groups. It has 4 bedrooms sleeping 18, 5 showers, and a large dining/recreation area . Outside there is a drying room, firepit and large lawn that will take tents. The village hall is close by too, which is useful for organised inside activity.
We have fire 🔥 pit facilities, and large groups are not a problem. We have great beaches nearby, with good surfing 🏄♂️, climbing 🧗♀️, fishing 🎣, and hiking 🥾. Our hostel provides self-catering accommodation in four twin rooms and one alpine dormitory for 12, plus a self-contained maisonette with a small kitchen and private shower & toilet (BYO sleeping bags). We also have a large, flat campsite with toilet/shower blocks, a room for washing pots and pans, and an area for rinsing gear.
Owned and managed by the Devon Spelæological Society, this converted village dairy in Buckfastleigh is a rugged, honest base for outdoor enthusiasts. Designed specifically for clubs and groups of up to 16, it provides a warm, practical retreat. Located perfectly for exploring Dartmoor’s rivers, tors, and trails, the bunkhouse focuses on the essentials: reliable comfort, a space to refuel and dry out between adventures.
Alston Independent Hostel offers exclusive use or private room bookings across 6 bedrooms for up to 29 people. Beautiful rural location, with easy access to the North Pennine moors for walking and cycling, and rivers for wild swimming. 2 minutes walk to all of the facilities of Alston town with lots of historic sites to explore and shops and cafes to recharge in. Comfortable spaces to relax, both indoors and out, with Fire Pit available for those marshmallow evenings. Full self catering kitchen, or catering options available if preferred. The perfect base for your next Scout adventure.
Ty Cwch itself isn’t inside a National Park — it’s on the Ceredigion Heritage Coast
The Wild Wool Barn is a beautifully converted lakeland Barn in the peace and tranquility of the Ennerdale valley. Perfect for Scout groups up to 12 in the hostel with room for camping and activities in the field and paddock. With easy access to Ennerdale Water, the Western Fells and Coast To Coast path, it’s the perfect place for group activities and scout camps. Discount offered to Scout and DofE groups call Susan on 01946 861270 to discuss your plans.
The perfect place for a scout trip- sole use site, self catering, surrounded by 12 acres of private woodland camping lawn, yurt and campfire with tarpaulin. Maximum 30 people staying on site: 16 in the Bunkbarn and the rest on the Meeting House floor (we have camp beds), camping or in the yurt.
If you’re looking for a Scout trip that combines adventure, outdoor learning, teamwork and unforgettable experiences, North Devon should be high on your list.
10% OFF FOR ALL SCOUT GROUPS. Pack your boots, bring your troop and get ready for adventure! The Rocks at Plas Curig is a great base for Scout groups wanting to get stuck into the great outdoors. Right in the heart of Eryri with plenty of – mountains, lakes, trails and endless opportunities for adventure, right on the doorstep. There’s a large self-catering kitchen for hungry Scouts, plenty of space to relax after a day outside, and a dedicated place to dry all that wet and muddy kit!
With a short walk to secluded Hemmick Beach. With 39 beds, dining space for 30 plus picnic tables outdoors and a drying room it offers excellent facilities for your group. Go kayaking from the beach, swim at nearby Gorran haven or use it as a base to explore more of Cornwall.
For this episode Jason is joined by Louise Essex (aka Dear Wife), Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman, Maddie Morris, and Neev. Each artist has chosen a sample track for us to play.
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Self-cater or camp – and earn a badge, or work towards several badges here on our environmentally-friendly working farm. Here are some of the badges we are set up here to help you earn – Artist, Camper, Environmental Conservation, Farming, Forester, Hikes Away, History Comes Alive, Nature, Nights Away, Orienteering, Photography, Survival, Writer and many more! We regularly host youth groups here – we have a 500-acre farm to explore and use with woods, ponds, hedges and flowery meadows all teeming with wildlife. And for history explorers, there are ancient listed buildings, archaeology, castle earthworks and a growing farm museum. We can guide or teach depending on what you need!
Smelt Mill is owned and managed by Bowland Pennine Mountain Rescue Team (a registered CIO). While serving as a rescue training venue, it also supports our mission to promote safe outdoor use. We keep rates accessible for charities and voluntary organisations, using any surplus to fund rescue operations. Midweek discounts are available for charities, along with optional add-ons like Mountain Rescue talks or low-level outdoor activities. Please get in touch to discuss.
Use of up to 22 adult road bikes are included in the late availability offers for September weekends in The Old Brooder for exploring Suffolk’s country lanes and historic villages. Autumn availability 2026 4-6th, 11-13th, 25-27th September with a 50% discount for small groups of 11 @ £1,100 and extra guests up to 22 @ £75pp, enquire for further Youth Group Discount. For the sporty, enjoy the tennis court, farm trails and long distance footpaths, table tennis, table football.
Set on the shores of Loch Long, surrounded by stunning mountain scenery, Ardentinny Outdoor Centre is the perfect base for large groups looking to escape into the outdoors over Christmas and New Year. With space for up to 90 people, it’s an ideal place for walking groups, outdoor clubs, schools, youth groups and friends looking for an adventure in the Scottish outdoors.
Sea shanty groups from across the UK gathering in Brancaster Staithe for a weekend of live music, singing songs for the sea.
Ty Cwch is on the Wales Coast Path itself, between Llangrannog and New Quay, so you can walk straight out the door in either direction.
