Anheddau Outdoors

Who are we?
A division of Anheddau Cyf we provide a range of outdoor activities for adults with support needs.

What is the current range of activities?
Provide a range of outdoor activities, currently including Mountain and Coastal walking, Rock Climbing and Abseiling.

What are the benefits?
All the activities are structured to develop self confidence, self esteem and motor skills, as well as improving overall fitness and health. Research has shown that moderate outdoor exercise is most effective in treating mild to moderate depression, with none of the side effects of medication, as well as providing general health benefits from improved cardio-vascular functions.

Is it for me?
Our experienced and qualified Leaders listen to the aims and aspirations of each participant, guiding and supporting them to achieve those goals. In many cases participants have found that their achievements far exceed what they could have believed possible.

Is it safe?
The safety of our activities is paramount, and every possible care is taken to reduce the objective dangers (always present in the outdoors) to a minimum. Our Leaders are experienced in working with clients with a variety of support needs and hold the following qualifications.

• National Governing Body Awards ( Mountain Leader Award, Single Pitch Award and Mountain Instructor Award).
• Recognized First Aid awards, covering particularly First Aid in remote environments.

The venues we use are fully risk assessed and all the equipment used is of the highest standard . (Group/Individual shelter units, climbing equipment, first aid kits, mobile phone, two way radio). We use a minimum of two Leaders for every group. A comprehensive Safety Policy is available if required. It is a tribute to the skill and professionalism of our Leaders that no accident requiring hospital treatment has occurred during the period of this scheme.

How can I take part?
All clients need to complete our Referral Form (available on request from the Co-ordinator), in order that we can fully exercise our duty of care. We offer the first two sessions free of charge as a taster, and after that there is a heavily subsidised fee of £10 / session (payable by invoice). After the Referral Form has been accepted you should book the session/s you wish to attend by phoning our co-ordinator

When are the sessions?
Every Wednesday excluding Public Holidays. The morning session is Walking and you need to be at our Sackville Road, Bangor, Centre between 10 and 10.15 am. The afternoon session is climbing, normally starting about 2.00pm but times will be confirmed when you book.

What equipment do I need to bring?
You should bring a waterproof jacket and overtrousers, and suitable walking boots if you have them. You should also bring a drink and a packed lunch if attending for the whole day, together with any medication you require. We have a small supply of waterproofs, fleeces, boots and rucsacs for loan if required. All technical equipment is provided.

What if the weather is too bad to go out?
Should the weather be unsuitable for outdoor climbing we can offer the choice of indoor climbing on our own indoor climbing wall, or a walk, when we would identify a suitable venue having regard to the weather conditions prevailing or forecast.

How can I find out more?
Phone our Anheddau Outdoors Co-ordinator, Ellena Hughes, on 01248 355412(direct line) if you have any queries or need a Referral Form.