Donate ULLSWATER Our Centres ULLSWATER, LAKE DISTRICT The centre is set in 18 acres of woodland at the heart of Wordsworth country, our Ullswater outdoor education centre is based on the north shore of the lake. Participants can canoe or row on the lake, and enjoy a stay in our high mountain lodge as part of an expedition to climb Helvellyn - one of The Lake District's highest peaks. The Outward Bound Trust Ullswater Centre, Watermillock, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 0JL T: +44 (0)1768 485000 View our centre factsheet Your browser does not support the video tag. Subscribe ACCOMMODATION Participants: Accommodates 120 people in bunk rooms of 4-10 people. Some rooms have en-suite bathrooms and others have toilets and showers adjacent to rooms. Group Leaders: Separate accommodation in rooms of 2-4 people. Centre Facilities: Community canoe centre, seminar rooms, games room, shop, drying room, dining room, student lounge with TV, telephone and vending machines. View our sample menu For an insight in to centre life and to help answer questions regarding bedrooms, food and what to do around the centre, view the video below. Watch this video of our Aberdovey centre for a flavour of what to expect when you come to Outward Bound. Facilities will vary across our centres. Your browser does not support the video tag. Subscribe GETTING THERE From the M6 Motorway Leave the M6 at junction 40, then take the A66 towards Keswick. At the next roundabout turn left onto the A592 sign-posted Ullswater. Follow the A592 for 4 miles until you reach a T-junction, turn right at the junction (with the Lake now on your left) and continue along the A592. The Centre is sign-posted and is the second turning on the left after the Macdonald Leeming House Hotel. From the West/South Lakes (A593 northwards over Kirkstone Pass) Take the A592 over Kirkstone Pass, keeping Ullswater lakeshore on the right-hand side for approximately 13 miles. The Outward Bound Trust’s Ullswater centre entrance is sign-posted – a right turn into the drive immediately after the The Ullswater View B & B. From the A66 East At the first roundabout at Penrith, go straight across onto the A66 towards Keswick. Go straight across the second roundabout and at the third roundabout turn left onto the A592 sign posted Ullswater. Follow the A592 for 4 miles until you reach a T-junction, turn right at the junction (with the Lake now on your left) and continue along the A592. The centre is sign-posted and is the second turning on the left after the Macdonald Leeming House Hotel. DIGITAL MAP OUR COURSES Each Outward Bound course is unique and gives young people the skills to become more confident and more capable at school, college and the workplace. Find out more SUPPORT OUR WORK There are many ways you can support us either as a corporate supporter, individual donor or taking part in our fundraising events. Helpful Links Accessibility Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Fundraising Complaints Policy Enquiries & Head Office The Outward Bound Trust Hackthorpe Hall Hackthorpe, Penrith Cumbria CA10 2HX +44 (0) 1931 740 000 Enquire by email Fundraising & Events The Outward Bound Trust 4th Floor 207 Waterloo Road London SE1 8XD +44 (0) 20 3301 6481 Enquire by email Outward Bound Scotland The Outward Bound Trust Robertson House 152 Bath Street Glasgow G2 4TB +44 (0) 141 413 0244 Enquire by email 2018 & 2019 Best Residential Experience Finalist We’re Registered with the Fundraising Regulator Council for Learning Outside the Classroom Copyright © The Outward Bound Trust 2021 ® Outward Bound and the Compass Rose are each registered trademarks of The Outward Bound Trust. Registered charity no: 1128090 in England and Wales; no: SC040341 in Scotland. Company reg no: 6748835. Follow Outward Bound