Summer is nearly here and it’s time for an outdoor adventure in Cornwall

Are you ready?

Cornwall has long been a popular tourist destination. Thanks to the stunning coastline and sunny shores this haven has had families flocking here each summer for years, but if you’re looking for something a bit more adrenaline filled than a 99 on the beach, why not try an adventure weekend with Vertical Descents?

Every year parents dread the inevitable summer holiday mantra of “I’m bored”, but we’ve made it our mission to ensure we have activities the whole family can enjoy to guarantee that boredom simply isn’t an option.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?
If you’re looking for an outdoor adventure in Cornwall then you’ve come to right place. Take a look at our amazing activities; we’re certain you’ll find something right for your family.

COASTEERING
Since our HQ is on the coast, it would be a crime not to offer Cornwall coasteering to families. We offer a bespoke coasteering sessions all over Cornwall including Newquay, Padstow, Fowey and St Ives. No matter your Cornwall location you can find a beautiful destination to take in the sea life. Coasteering is the amazing activity of exploring the local rocky coastline by climbing, jumping, and swimming. You will come up close with sea life you wouldn’t normally encounter and return with memories that last a lifetime from only £45 per person.

ECO-COASTEERING
Fancy something more educational? 

Try our eco coasteering trips where you will get to meet some of sea life on our Cornish coast. You will get to explore the impact zone, where the water hits the shore and investigate the wildlife that resides there. This trip is ideal for kids, just think of the knowledge they will take back to school in order to impress their friends!

ROCK POOL RAMBLE
If you’ve got little ones and the idea of donning a wetsuit and jumping into the water isn’t for you, don’t worry we have plenty of activities that are more subdued meaning no one is left missing out on the shore. Take a dip in the local rock pools with an expert guide. We have an Ocean Science Specialist as part of our expert team and WISE Marine Wildlife trained team in order to show you just what lurks beneath. You will still get to enjoy the outdoor experience and come home with some great knowledge without the need to dive right in. You can enjoy a rock pool ramble for just £35 per person.

WHAT CAN WE EXPECT?
We offer a two to three-hour sessions with expert guides that lead you safely throughout the trip.
Complete safety equipment including helmets and Palm buoyancy aids.
Photographs for you to take home with you.
Vertical Descents Friends Card – offering discounts on other activities.
Our highly trained staff love what they do and work hard to provide you with the most exhilarating and educational experience they can. What’s more you can catch a lift with our adventure bus from your accommodation, perfect for those who are travelling from far away! In Newquay we have hot and cold showers and a café serving all day, what could be better than a delicious meal to refuel after adventuring in the ocean?

STILL NOT CONVINCED? 

CHECK OUT THIS TESTIMONIAL:
“ECO COASTEERING WAS ONE OF THE BEST ACTIVITIES THAT WE TOOK PART IN, WE ALL LEARNT A LOT AND SAW MORE THAN WE EXPECTED. TO SEE SEALS UP CLOSE IN THE WATER WAS AMAZING BUT TO HAVE DOLPHINS PLAYING IN THE BAY WHEN WE WERE THERE WAS TRUELY SOMETHING WE WILL NEVER FORGET. THANKS GUYS, CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU NEXT YEAR FOR MORE ADVENTURES. ” 

JENNY, WINDSOR HIGH SCHOOL.

Why not contact us today to book or find out more, one of our friendly staff will be able to answer any questions you may have.

Instructor Courses

Instructor training with Vertical Descents Cornwall

Vertical Descents Cornwall & Scotland offers Activity Instructor Courses.

With lots of aspects to the Outdoor Instructor world, we offer the most popular and accessible courses.
Vertical Descents can train you in multi activities in both Scotland and Cornwall.
As leaders in the industry we feel we can train you to be come a highly qualified and skilled well rounded outdoor activity facilitator.

Visit our courses page for more info and the latest course dates.

Spring Activities: Eco Coasteering in Cornwall

Eco Coasteering

Now the UK is finally enjoying some sun, it’s time we got out there and experienced it!
Typically us Brits love the seaside, but have you ever thought about experiencing it in a different way?

What could be better than an adventurous day out filled with amazing memories and an ultimate up close and personal education in local wildlife? 

It’s time to get off your deck chair and don a wetsuit with eco coasteering.

IS COASTEERING FOR ME?
Coasteering is relatively well known but for those asking what is coasteering? Look no further!

Coasteering is an exciting way to see the Cornwall coastline, and Eco Coasteering is a more relaxed version without the amped up adrenaline of a typical session, taking the thrill level down a peg or two allows you to relish in the amazing sights the coast has to offer.

This outdoor adventure in Cornwall will take you on a tour of the coast that is not normally accessed and show you the wonderful collection of geology and creatures that reside there. You will be guided around the impact zone, where the water splashes to the rocks and learn all about the sea life and ocean surrounding our island. Eco coasteering will equip you with knowledge that will last a lifetime, and assures that you will always have unique facts to wow your friends and family with!

Eco Coasteering is an exciting family day out that everyone will love! You will hear amazing information about the wildlife that surrounds our coast that many of us will never have a chance to see other than on TV. Imagine coming face to face with a dolphin or stunning seal? You won’t only have the possibility of meeting mammals, but the smallest of crustaceans too, you will get to say hello to the shy hermit crab, if he stays out his shell long enough and learn about sea sponges and starfish that live in our rock pools.

WHO MIGHT WE MEET?
Seals
Dolphins
Clingfish
Crustaceans
Starfish
Coral
Much more!

We run our eco coasteering tours during low tide in order to allow us into the caves that are normally hidden under water, you will be transported to a secret land only available during part of the day and be given access to wildlife you would never come across sitting with a 99 on the sand. We have carefully crafted our tours in order to find the best wildlife that will make your jaw drop.

FAMILY FRIENDLY
Eco coasteering is perfect for all the family aged 5 and up, and anyone who can swim and don a wetsuit is welcome to experience this watery wonderland. Though not of all us of are ready for the excitement of jumping into the water, wetsuit and all, but not to worry, we have something suitable for even the little ones who need an activity more subdued. Why not try our Rock Pool Ramble, where you will be taken on a tour of the underwater world that hides on our coast. Our expert team promise you will see creatures you never knew existed!

Our Eco Coasteering is available:

Newquay
Fowey

EXPERIENCED STAFF
Here at Vertical Descents we pride ourselves on only employing the most expert team to guide you through your Cornwall coasteering adventure. Each excursion leader is passionate about the sea and the wildlife you can find there, our resident expert in ocean science will make sure there are no questions left unanswered about the sea life you will meet on this adventure!

Remember to bring something to wear under a wetsuit, shoes that can get wet and a towel and warm clothes for afterwards and of course a sense of fun and adventure!

For more info or to book please contact us.

Mad as a march hare – Its time to jump into spring!

MAD AS A MARCH HARE - IT'S TIME TO JUMP INTO SPRING !

Spring is on its way! 

We can see it, smell it and feel it in our bones … and it couldn’t come quicker.

The well known condition named ‘Ocean Withdrawal’ which commonly occurs over the winter months in the land locked areas of the UK. Has seen many of the team lose the plot a bit.

So, to celebrate the imminent arrival of Spring we are running a great discount code offer, just quote SPRINGit when booking online for activities to receive 10% off for a limited time only. Not available in conjunction with any other offers/ discounts. So HURRY!

Everyone at Vertical Descents is getting just a little bit excited about the thought of another busy, epic and memorable season … can’t wait to see you all. So just SPRING it on!

Book Online here

Pic – Rare Cornish Hare – Taken by Mel one of our team @VerticalDescentsCornwall

New look and new site

Family coasteering at Vertical Descents Cornwall Adventure Centre

Welcome to Vertical Descents the home of Adventure Activities in Cornwall and Scotland.

Vertical Descents offers Adventure Activities at all levels from training programmes to Advanced coaching, beginner lessons to adventure packages.

We have developed this new website for all new and existing customers as both a catalogue to easily show you what we offer in the way of Activities and Adventure and an online booking service to make your life easy when organising and booking your trip to visit us. Our site is now two sites one solely for Cornwall Adventures and activities and the other for our Scotland centre.

The decision to develop a new website was born due to a desire to be able to showcase what Vertical Descents offers.

A classic and easy to use minimalist style site, we hope that you will enjoy your online experience with us and book up on one of our fantastic activities or courses.

It will give us the autonomy to be able to offer you new and exciting adventures and activities, you will be able to see all our latest exploits through the Blog and new Videos and photos the team are creating and you can subscribe to our offers so that you can come on one of our adventures and courses at a lower cost.