High Borrans is North Tyneside Council's outdoor education centre set amidst some of the Lake District's most spectacular scenery, 3 miles from Windermere. With the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks on our doorstep we are able to offer a huge variety of activities and outdoor experiences, from canoeing on our own tarn or on the larger lakes, to ghyll scrambling and caving.

We have been providing courses since 1967, and can accommodate up to 55 people (with school groups this is 48 students and 7 staff).

   

OPEN FOR PRIVATE BOOKINGS - Families, adults, youth groups, scouts, guides, birthday parties...

 

Tel: 015394 42816                      Email:High.Borrans@northtyneside.gov.uk

 

Check out the Friends of High Borrans website for more information on the new charity.

From the Blog

Check out Ashington Central First School's blog

23 May 2013 16:23

We've got some lovely students from Central First School staying with us this week, they are keeping a diary and blog about what they get up to each day - check it out here  

Off Road - On Bike - mountain biking now offered

10 May 2013 15:07

Get the adrenaline going, learn some new skills and ride the Lake District. New for Summer 2013, the latest venture at High Borrans is our new Off Road - On Bike programme which is already proving a run-away success.  

Cumbria Canoe Festival at High Borrans

21 March 2013 16:58

We're delighted to be hosting this year's Cumbria Canoeing Festival here at High Borrans. The aim of the festival is to have fun, whilst also learning about the Adventure Accreditation International Paddlesport Awards. 10th, 11th and 12th April 2013 at High Borrans OEC. There will be guest speakers, canoe sessions, networking opportunities and of course a few days at High Borrans to enjoy.

Nominations for Young Leader's Award 2013 now open

19 February 2013 11:04

The Friends of High Borrans is delighted to announce that due to the overwhelming success of the Young Leader's Award 2012, they are running another award this year. Nominations are now open for candidates form Year 10 to participate in the 2013 Award. The closing date for nominations is Wednesday 27th February. Young Leader's Award 2013 - information flyer Letter to Head Teachers For more informtion, please co[...]

Housekeeper/Cook position vacant

15 February 2013 16:20

Want to join the team here at High Borrans? Well now is your chance as we're looking to recruit the position of housekeeper/cook. If you are interested, please contact the Centre on 015394 42816 or download the application pack below. Closing date is 4th March with interviews on 19th March.

January Boot Camp - High Borrans Style

07 November 2012 10:48

Want to burn off that extra helping of plum pudding after Christmas but don't fancy hours of star jumps to do the job? Like walking in the hills and canoeing on the lakes? Fancy a new challenge? Then come and join us on 18th - 20th January 2013 for some fun exercising the High Borrans way. Come as an individual, or bring some buddies with you. See here for more information and prices.

Fees now available up to March 2015

24 October 2012 15:17

We have now published the fees up until 31st March 2015. If you have a provisional booking in this period, please now confirm by returning your booking forms.