Anything is possible

Discover Outward Bound

Outward Bound isn’t about getting to the top. It’s about discovering what you’re capable of along the way.

Impactful school residentials

Leave the ordinary behind. Our life-changing residentials give your pupils an experience they won't get from the classroom.

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Group of hikers in blue jackets and white helmets on a rocky ridge overlooking a mountain lake and rolling green hills under a partly cloudy sky.

Apprentice and graduate programmes

We team up with employers to develop the skills and behaviours that help your apprentices and graduates to scale new heights.

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Adventures in the school holidays

Make new friends, try bold things and discover what you're made of. Adventures designed to build confidence, courage and connection.

Find your adventure
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Inspiring locations

  1. Loch Eil, The Highlands

    A scenic coastal view with a green peninsula, sandy beach, calm ocean, bright sun, and partly cloudy sky.

  2. Ullswater, Lake District

    Hikers in blue jackets stand on rocky outcrop above a mountain lake with green slopes and rolling hills in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

  3. Aberdyfi, Eryri (Snowdonia)

    Aerial view of a coastline with a large body of water, green hills, and a small cluster of houses nestled among trees, under a partly cloudy sky.

  4. Eskdale, Lake District

    A group of hikers walking along a stone wall in a lush green valley with a mountain backdrop under a partly cloudy sky.

  5. Howtown, Lake District

    A serene mountain landscape with a reflective lake, lush green fields, scattered trees, and snow-capped peaks under a partly cloudy sky.

  6. Ogwen Cottage, Eryri (Snowdonia)

    A green mountain landscape with a winding path, rocky slopes, and a peak under a clear sky, illuminated by soft sunlight.

What changes in young people

Confidence takes root

76% of young people finish their course with improved confidence in themselves and what they can do.

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Stronger together

88% of young people say their ability to connect, communicate and work with others improved by the end of their course.

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Love for nature

80% of young people finish their course with a deeper sense of care and responsibility for the environment.

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News and views

  • 1 June 2026
  • Ideas and issues

The first rung is missing. Young people need more than a ladder.

  • 4 minutes to read
Qualifications matter, of course they do. But employers are increasingly clear that qualifications alone are not enough.
Read more - The first rung is missing. Young people need more than a ladder.
Two people wearing red helmets and life jackets reach out to each other in a flowing river with a small waterfall surrounded by moss-covered rocks and greenery.
  • 29 April 2026
  • Our supporters

Spring showers won’t stop adventure

  • 2 minutes to read
Our new five-year partnership with Grangers International Ltd.
Read more - Spring showers won’t stop adventure
Person jumping over a puddle while others watch, with a stone wall and fence in the background, on a rainy day outdoors.
  • 24 April 2026
  • Our supporters

Zoe’s London Marathon Journey

  • 7 minutes to read
“I didn’t want to run for just any charity, I needed something I could truly connect with.”
Read more - Zoe’s London Marathon Journey
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Young people need your support

Donate and fund more than adventure. You’ll help young people unlock potential, build resilience and shape a better world.
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