COaC in2venture

It was established in 1998, we already had a great wealth of experience in working with young people. We combined that with a love of the great outdoors to create a range of indoor and outdoor experiences where children and young adults can learn new skills and enjoy a more active lifestyle.

Included in the great range of experiences we offer are adventures such as mountain biking and caving.

For the most medieval lovers we have archery. But don´t worry if you want to espend a day really close to the water we offer perfect and professional sessions of canyoning, kayaking-canoeing

 If your Motto are the heighs try our climbing or hiking activities. 

All of our sessions are tailored to suit you and your group, and can last from an hours long adventure to one lasting several days as well as residential activities at Blaithwaite House.

And if your site meets the correct standards we may even be able to bring your adventure to you!

We also cater to groups as well as schools and youth groups, with a great program running the whole year, simply get in contact with us to plan your adventure with us.

Welcome to COAC In2venture Canoeing

Come and join us for this fun  activity, and enjoy getting out on the water in one of our state of the art canoes for a great experience on the waterways of Durham.

Our instructors are fully qualified to provide training to the standard of the British Canoe Union on flatwater and moving water venues.

As well as training novices and those looking to progress in safety and proper technique, we are also able to provide a range of experiences on venues close to you, as long as they fall within certain parameters, including expeditions around this beautiful country.

Regardless of your experience in a canoe, whether you know which end of the paddle goes in the water or not, get in touch with us at COaC In2venture Canoeing to plan your canoeing adventure with us.

COAC In2venture Kayaking takes everyone, from total beginners to kayakers looking to improve their skills on a range of waterways and facilities to help you get more out of this exciting and popular sport.

We have easy access to a range of waterways including flat water, moving water on rivers and local pools to provide a great range of training in accordance with the British Canoe Union syllabus.

Training and experiences include:

•    Flat water taster sessions
•    Water Safety
•    Training at multiple levels and assessment
•    Moving water introduction and journeying

So no matter your experience in a kayak, get in touch with us at COAC In2venture Kayaking to plan your experience with us.

Join us for an adrenaline soaked adventure with COAC In2venture Canyoning, or as it is otherwise known Gorge Walking or Gill Scrambling, for an outing full of excitement in the great outdoors.

Join our professional and experienced staff trekking up river beds, negotiating boulders and deep pools of fresh water before scaling the beautiful waterfalls that block your path. For the truly brave we may even come across the opportunity to leap from some of the higher waterfalls into deep pools to really get that adrenaline going.

You will be accompanied by fully qualified instructors who will provide all the safety gear you will need as well as ensuring that everyone has a safe and enjoyable day.

From time to time weather conditions and water levels of the local rivers mean we are unable to deliver this activity, in this case we will happy to offer you any of our other exciting adventures.

To find out more about how we can help you plan your personally tailored day of adventure, contact us at COAC In2venture Canyoning.

With a great many years experience in bringing adventure into the lives of people,  COaC In2venture Rafting brings you a fun experience on the water.

In our rafting experience your instructor for the day will supply your team with water tight barrels, lengths of rope and planks of wood. You will need to develop your team work and communication skills as you design and then construct your raft, employing the raft building techniques and simple ropework as taught to you by your instructor.

Once you have completed your raft we will see how well you work together and take instruction as we head out on the water. If you have been successful in every regard you will be competing in a race or course depending on your group. If not you will be swimming! So make sure you bring a change of clothes!

A fun experience that is a great teambuilding exercise. Get in touch with the team at COaC In2venture Rafting to plan your day out with us.

Come and explore the beauty of this amazing region with our tailored experiences from COaC In2venture Hiking.

With the North York Moors National Park and the Yorkshire Dales National Park a short distance from our base in Durham, our fully qualified instructors will take you on half day or full day tour of this amazing countryside, either as an enjoyable hike or as more of a learning experience as we teach you vital outdoors skills including navigation techniques with our fully qualified BELA or MLA instructors and guides.

Hiking is an experience that everyone can get involved in, from youth groups to hen and stag weekends and corporate teambuilding. Have a chat with COaC In2venture Hiking to plan your experience.

COaC In2venture Climbing brings the thrill and excitement of this challenging sport to everyone from our indoor facility.

All of our instructors are fully qualified with the RASA offering sessions for climbers of all levels of experience and ages in our fantastic indoor climbing venue at Newton Aycliffe. We will provide full instruction and all of the equipment you will need as well as a range of climbing grades so that everyone can have a go, and build on your skills and strength as you work your way up the grades in a safe and comfortable environment that is open all year round in all weather conditions.

The varied nature of our climbing experiences means that everyone can get involved, from youth groups and families to corporate teambuilding. Speak with the team at COaC In2Venture Climbing to plan your day with us.

If you have ever wanted to experience this Olympic level sport for yourself then join us at COaC In2venture Archery for a fun time enjoying this ancient sport.

Our fully qualified instructors will provide a comprehensive introduction to this exciting sport. We begin the day with a full safety briefing and introduce you to the equipment you will be using before heading out onto the range, where we will provide ongoing tuition to fine tune your technique and help you achieve greater results.

As well as providing a great location for you to learn this sport, we can also assess your own site, and if it is possible we can bring an archery event to you!

With modern equipment, everyone can enjoy this thrilling event, from young to old and you don't have to be 6 feet tall with bulging muscles to fire an arrow. Get in touch with us at COaC In2venture Archery.

The team at COAC In2venture Caving provides a deep experience, while keeping things light as we explore the local grade 1 caving system.

Just 40 minutes from our base in Darlington we have a great caving system perfectly suited for half day and evening caving experiences with our fully qualified and professional caving instructors. We will kit you out with all the equipment you need including a miner's helmet and overalls before leading you through these naturally formed caves.

And if you are looking to have an even greater day of adventure we can always help you combine your caving experience with any of our other activities for a truly memorable experience.

Our caving experiences are open to all regardless of experience, get in contact with us at COAC In2venture Caving to plan your adventure with us.

When it comes to adventure, COAC In2venture Mountain Biking believes in a strict safety-first policy to ensure that all present have a great and safe experience so that you can return to enjoy our great range of activities another day!

Our fully qualified and experienced Trail Cycle Leader will take you and your group off-road to a location perfectly suited to you, teaching you the skills you will need to get the most out of your cycling experiences, not only negotiating a variety of surfaces and obstacles off road but also cycling on the busy roads of cities and suburban regions.

You will need to bring your own bicycle and helmet which will be checked over at the beginning of the session to ensure it complies with safety regulations, then it's off we go on an adventure!

To plan your cycling adventure with us, simply speak with one of our friendly team members at COAC In2venture Mountain Biking to find out more.