The Wilderness Company continues to be the only dedicated outdoor experience provider in Barnard Castle and Teesdale with 20 years of experience delivering outdoor experiences.

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Our Top Outdoor Experiences in Barnard Castle and Teesdale 

Climbing & Abseiling

Although not known for climbing Teesdale offers a range of climbing from Sandstone Outcrops to Quarried Limestone. Fancy giving it a try, fill in the form below.

Watersports

We offer a whole host of watersports on Teresdale Reservoirs, including paddle boarding, canoeing and kayaking. We also offer river trips on the Tees and Ure. Visit our ​Lake and River TripsLake and River Trips

Canyoning 

Our canyon trips continue to be our most popular adventure activity. We use venues across the Yorkshire Dales and Teesdale, visit our Canyon Trips page to find out more.

Bespoke 

Looking for something bespoke? From Pizza & Paddle Evening to Multi Activity programme for youth groups. If your wanting to get out and have an adventure near Barnard Castle get in Contact

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Looking for an adventure in Teesdale

If your looking to get booked onto an experience you can either take a look at our  Book Outdoor Experiences page which features open sessions where you can book onto activities on set dates, of fill in the contact form below and we'll get back in touch as soon as we can with what we can offer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What adventure activities are available in Teesdale?
Canyoning, climbing, paddleboarding, canoeing and guided river trips.

Where can I go paddleboarding near Barnard Castle?
Balderhead Reservoir is a popular location but only available through bookings with The Wilderness Company, alternative our river trips offer a great day out.

Is canyoning suitable for everyone?
Yes, canyoning may appear extreme but its accessible to all, and our expert guides can assist where's needed.