Raft Building

Bring it on!

Armed with ropes, spars and barrels your task is to cross the lake without getting wet! Should your knots fail or your motley crew mutiny you might capsize but what a fun way to cool down on a hot summer’s day. Sheltered in the lee of the quarry wall and with gently sloping grassy banks on all sides, this shallow man made lake with its small central island is a great place to test out your navigation skills.

Party size and age

Groups of 8 – 4 to each raft. Minimum age 8.

What to wear

Dress for outdoor swimming. Long sleeved lightweight top such as a microfleece and/or lightweight windproof should be brought even in summer! A complete change of clothes; towel and shoes. Hot showers and changing facilities on site.

Take it away!

Team building; problem solving; skills –knotting/lashing; A certificate for all successful teams.

We can alter the amount of instruction given according to age and team building objective. More than 4 participants per team? The entire crew can be ferried across the lake in relay or everyone can help build the raft but it’s the shortest straws that man the crew!