This is a Georgian mansion on the north shore of Ullswater, set amidst 18 acres of woodland at the heart of Wordsworth country. Nearby is one of Lakeland's great scrambles - the well named Pinnacle Ridge. Outward Bound Ullswater also includes caving on some of its courses. The Lake District - Eskdale Built in 1896 as a secluded retreat, Eskdale became The Outward Bound Mountain School in 1950. The centre has a country house feel offering a high standard of facilities and immediate access to some of the best walking and climbing in the country.
Accommodation is predominantly in single or twin en-suite rooms.
Facilities include restaurant, bar, billiard room and sauna. The centre is a grand highland shooting lodge formerly owned by the Chief of the Clan Cameron, set amongst its own extensive grounds on the foreshore of Loch Eil. It is close to Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain, and the venue for many of our climbing activities. The Welsh Centre, close to the coastal village of Aberdovey has the most spectacular views across the Dyfi estuary. Water activities are based at our specialist wharf facility.