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Our IOL-accredited bushcraft training is BACK. Get the knowledge you need to excel as a provider and prepare for your Level 3 Bushcraft Competency Award.
(Assessment requires a separate booking)
www.mountcook.uk/iol-bushcraft
February Theme: Pushing Boundaries Do one outdoorsy thing this month that tests your grit
How to enter:
1️⃣ Complete your challenge
2️⃣ Post a photo with #DecadeOfMountCook and tag us
3️⃣ Entry into our monthly & grand prize draw on July 18th!
Get outside and start pushing those boundaries! 🌲✨
Adventure is calling (and it’s fully funded! 📞)
Join us for a 2-night stay to build confidence and make memories. Limited spaces for Feb/March dates!🧗♀️🔥
Email explore@mountcook.uk or call 01629 823702
Deadline: Wed. 4th Feb 2026
#MountCookAdventureCentre
Mount Cook is now offering HAF (Holiday Activity & Food Programme) sessions for children on free school meals!
Running 08:30–14:30, each day includes morning fruit and drinks, a hot lunch, and outdoor activities!
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Join us at Mount Cook Adventure Centre for 3 hands-on sessions across two weekends! Learn proper technique, build confidence, and enjoy friendly coaching in our new Lodge and Archery Ranges.
📅 11th, 12th & 18th April 2026
👥 Ages 12+, max group size 8
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Winter got you feeling sluggish and low? You’re not alone! SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) affects 1 in 20 people in the UK.
Click the link below for a guide to feeling more positive this winter! #WinterWellness #SelfCare
www.mountcook.uk/post/seasona...
Happy #OutdoorClassroomDay from Mount Cook Adventure Centre! @outdoorclassroom.bsky.social
Every path leads to growth, which path will you take?
Book now on our website or read our latest blog below!
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I looked into Forest Schools, a zeitgiesty pedagogical phenomenon which is beginning to take root at UK schools for @newstatesman.com
(Thank you to my mum who is training to be a Forest School leader for being the inspiration behind the piece! 🌳) www.newstatesman.com/spotlight/su...
Ever wondered how to build a fire without matches? 🌲🔥 Check out today’s blog post to learn where your bushcraft journey begins!
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Spaces are booking up quickly! Book now at mountcook.uk/iol-bushcraft
Ladybird on a green plant
This autumn, please consider leaving dead plants in your garden rather than 'tidying' them up. Over the winter they will provide sheltered spots for hibernating ladybirds and lots of other creatures 🐞
Learn to survive, lead, and thrive outdoors 🌲 Join our IOL Level 3 Bushcraft Competency courses - perfect for activity leaders, teachers & nature lovers. #Bushcraft #OutdoorSkills #MountCookAdventure
Big love to our superstar catering team! They don’t just serve food… they serve magic! ✨Who knew mealtimes could taste THIS good?! 😋
#Catering #mountcook #mountcookadventurecentre #outdooreducation
Thank you to the lovely RAB volunteers who helped out yesterday! Even with the rainy weather, they went above and beyond to help out 😊
Looking for a corporate team-building day with impact? 🤝 Mount Cook in Derbyshire offers adventure, conferencing spaces, great catering & more. Perfect for boosting teamwork & creativity.
👉 Details: mountcook.uk/post/corporate-team-building-in-derbyshire
We are looking for a Catering Supervisor!
This is a permanent annualised position supporting our catering manager, Sam, and our catering assistants.
40 hours per week for 42 weeks (Jan-Nov), which is paid over 52 weeks.
Apply through our website or give us a call on 01629 823 702 to find out more!
Yellow and brown rudbeckia flower with hoverfly
Insect populations are in a long-term decline. Let's help them survive through autumn and winter by growing nectar-rich plants and creating wild spaces for insects (and other wildlife) to shelter in.
Six autumn plants for pollinators:
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How to help WILDLIFE in August! 🦔 Here’s how you can give nature a hand in your garden this month: www.gardenersworld.com/plants/wildl...
New blog 🥳
This blog covers the best activities to get up to this school holidays!
Which are your favourite family friendly outdoor activities? 🧗⛳️🏸⚽️
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#MountCookAdventureCentre #FamilyFriendly #outdooradventures #activitycentre
No win is too small to celebrate. Got out of bed? Brushed your teeth? Stopped procrastinating over a task you’ve been putting off? Share your wins with us, and let’s cheer each other on 💙
Thank you for lovely feedback 🥳 If you are looking for a team-building residential in the gorgeous Peak District then enquire now at Mount Cook Adventure Centre! 🏕️🏕️
Our marketing team recently headed out on a volunteer day with the Peak District National Park Foundation, they had a brilliant day chatting with fellow Derbyshire businesses and helping the foundation build new paths!🏞️
Read all about it here...
www.mountcook.uk/post/volunte...
Adventure for Good grants are back again this year for anyone wanting to face a challenge at the same time as raising money for incredible charities! 🏆💵
Check out their website for more information and application page! info.givestar.io/adventure-fo...
🌳Bushcraft 🌳
At Mount Cook Adventure Centre, we have been hosting amazing bushcraft sessions for years so know plenty! Whether you want to learn about building fires, animal tracking, plant identification or natural cordage, you'll be in the right place!
Book a trip now at www.mountcook.uk/
Line of 4 bell tents set up
8 tents set up and 2 staff members walking between
4 beds, table, and rug set up in a bell tent
This week we are hosting the amazing @alleynsschool.bsky.social for residential in our building and camping at our off-site pitches!
Parliament News have stated the importance of school residentials, read here... parliamentnews.co.uk/outdoor-educ...
Yesterday, our marketing manager and marketing apprentice headed out to the Peak District National Park for a networking event with Visit Peak District! We helped build an accessible path and drainage with 10 other marketers and volunteers! Thank you @peakdistrict.bsky.social #PeakDistrictProud
Fantastic work from Holly at Kidney Care UK - The impact of the annual residential weekend for young adults is immensely positive on everyone involved, including our team!
