Kilvrough Manor

A part of the Oxfordshire Outdoor Learning Service, Kilvrough Manor and its experienced and professional staff provide fantastic residential experiences for young people and adults alike to have high quality learning experiences with a lot of fun thrown in.

Set on our 10 acres of mature grounds on the Gower Peninsula, we provide accommodate for groups of up to 62 people and a great range of adventures for everyone to enjoy including:

• Caving
• Climbing
• Hiking
• Surfing
• Kayaking
• Canoeing

We offer a host of great experiences and services that we offer in order to teach a range of skills including self confidence and teamwork. Our historical and stunning location is the perfect place to bring your school or youth group, or corporate teambuilding getaway to enjoy a powerful and changing experience that you will always carry with you.

To plan your time with us, simply get in contact with the team at Kilvrough Manor.

Kilvrough Manor Canoeing takes you on a range of fantastic tours in our open canoes exploring the local rivers, canals and lakes of Swansea.

No matter your level of experience we can tailor your experience to suit you and your group of paddlers.
If this is your first time we can teach you all the skills you need to paddle with confidence in a variety of locations, and if you are looking to improve your skills on the water we can help you become more comfortable and able in a range of locations and conditions.

Learn how to safely and efficiently paddle along with your partner, as canoes need 2 people to paddle, as you enjoy your fantastic trip with our fully qualified canoeing instructor.

Whatever your level of ability, get in touch with us at Kilvrough Manor Canoeing for a great experience you will not soon forget.

Explore the rivers, lakes and canals of Swansea with the team at Kilvrough Manor Kayaking for a fantastic day on the water.

Enjoy learning how to maneuver these single person boats as you come to grips with the double bladed paddles and get the most out of the freedom these fantastic boats have to offer. We have both closed kayaks and sit on top, which provide a great experience for experienced paddlers and newcomers to the sport respectively.

Our sit on top kayaks sit two people, so good communication and teamwork are essential. To take part you do need to be a confident swimmer, however we can tailor your adventure with us to suit you if you are not so confident in the water.

We will provide all the safety gear and instruction you need to make this day an enjoyable one, simply get in touch with the team at Kilvrough Manor Kayaking to plan your adventure with us.

Hang ten with Kilvrough Manor Surfing and discover this amazing sport that can take you to some of the most beautiful spots on the planet, while keeping you fit at the same time!

The Gower peninsula has some amazing beaches and breaks for you to enjoy this exciting sport, including Caswell, Langland, Rhosilli and Llangennith beaches. The great variety of surf spots means that we can tailor your session to suit your level of ability, as well as offering the best conditions possible for your day with us playing in the surf.

You will learn all the techniques on the sand before paddling out, a quick prayer to Poseidon and in no time at all you will be able to experience the power of the waves as you speed along on your board.

We provide everything you need to get started including experienced and professional instructors, all you have to bring is a towel, your sense of adventure and determination. To find out more simply get in touch with us at Kilvrough Manor Surfing.

With the Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog, or Brecon Beacons National Park just a short distance from Kilvrough Manor Hiking, you will be able to enjoy the biggest mountain ranges in Wales with its deep valleys, ridges offering amazing view and table top summits.

If you are planning a hike through this truly blessed region or you want to take on the challenges offered by the Duke of Edinburgh awards then this great collection of 4 separate ranges will offer a fantastic experience for people of all levels of ability. Combined with our experienced instructors offering their years of experience int eh field you will learn how to safely conduct yourself in the great outdoors and the skills you will need to get where you are going.

This is a great experience e for school and youth groups as well as corporate teambuilding weekends, simply have a chat with us at Kilvrough Manor Hiking for more information.

From the limestone cliffs of the Gower Coastline to the crags of this amazing region Kilvrough Manor Climbing offers a range of fantastic rock climbing possibilities for everyone.

From the small bays of Pobbles, Tor Bay and Foxhole to the more advanced and scarier sounding King Wall, Three Cliffs, Boiler Slab and Devils truck, our fully qualified and professional rock climbing instructors will provide a unique experience tailored to you and your group. If this is your first time we will take you to the lower grade climbing sites to teach you the basic techniques. If you are searching for your next challenge we have some fantastic site  to show you that will more than satisfy your inner adrenaline junky.

So if you are looking to learn how to enjoy this exciting sport for yourself or you want to improve your climbing skills in perfect locations, then all you have to do is get in touch with us at Kilvrough Manor Climbing.

Join us as we descend underground as you search for adventure with Kilvrough Manor Caving otherwise known as spelunking.

With the Brecon Beacons National Park on our doorstep, we can offer a great range of caving experiences perfect for cavers, or spelunkers of all levels of experience. Amongst our great range of caving options is the famous Porth Yr Ogof with its immense entrance 17 metres wide and 5 metres tall.

Look back in time and learn how these cave systems were formed aeons ago as you hike, crawl and squeeze through the darkness and the mud armed with your miner's lamp, coveralls and willies and accompanied by one of our fully qualified and very experienced caving instructors.

From the extreme to more basic caving experiences, we have something for everyone, get in contact with the team at Kilvrough Manor Caving to find out more.