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Venture House for Rainbow, Brownie ad Guide holidays, which can also be used by other groups, subject to availability. Sleeps 25.

Three equipped campsites suitable for Guide or Senior Section camping and Brownie Holidays under canvas. One unequipped site for Guide/Senior Section camping.

Unequipped camping areas suitable for Duke of Edinburgh Award expedition camps (weekends and weekdays by arrangement).

Paxhill Cottage where Guiders and Trefoil Guild members and their families and friends can spend a weekend or more. Sleeps 6.

The Den which can be used by Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Rangers and Young Leaders. Church Youth Groups and School groups can book by arrangement. Sleeps 15.

Caravan which can be used for holidays or overflow accommodation. Sleeps 6-8.

Kinder View which is basic indoor sleeping accommodation, can also be used for day events - booking as for Ranger Den. Sleeps 24.

Werneth Lodge. New award winning building for use as storm shelter for Birch and Oak Campsites during camping season. Can also be booked for trainings, meetings, days out etc.

There are flush toilets and showers and separate facilities for male campers. Other groups may book by arrangement.

 

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On site activities available:

Archery - Archery is available on site - instructors can be provided if required.

Grass sledging - There are four grass sledges available for hire.

Pioneering - poles and ropes available for hire.

Other activities available:

Swimming - Sports Centre - New Mills - about one and a half miles. Squash courts, saunas, swimming pool.

Canoeing - The County canoes are kept at Linnet Clough campsite for use on the Roman Lakes. More information available on request.

Hill walking - From Hayfield and Glossop to Kinder and Bleaklow designated "open country" under the Walking Safely Scheme.

Walking - Numerous walks of varying lengths - Contact the Manchester County Walking Adviser

Rock climbing - Windgather Rocks near Kettleshulme, Stanage Edge near Hathersage and Laddow Rocks near Crowden. If rock climbing contact the County Outdoor Activities Adviser at Girlguiding Manchester.

Caving - Chapel-en-le-Frith, Stoney Middleton. If caving contact the County Outdoor Activities Adviser at Girlguiding Manchester.

Pioneering - Contact the Outdoor Activities Advisor at Girlguiding Manchester.

Cycle hire - Contact High Peak Borough Council for cycle hire along the Sett Valley Trail