Alladale Challenge

Funded by the Young People’s Fund for Scotland and the Lister Charitable Trust, 24 young people can join us for 6 days at the Alladale Wilderness Reserve.

They will take part in developmental adventure activities whilst working with rangers on conservation projects and helping with the running of the Estate, building self-confidence and learning important skills.

What does the programme involve?

Starting on Monday morning and finishing on Saturday morning, your group will take part in a number of exciting projects whilst living under canvas in the stunning great outdoors of Alladale.

Conservation Projects

Learn about the day-to-day running of a Highland Estate from the gillies and rangers who live and work there

Take part in conservations tasks around the Estate – you could find yourself feeding the wild boar, setting bird boxes, fixing fences, planting trees or looking for deer calves.

Meet and learn from an Oxford University research scientist who is working on the Estate.

Adventure Activities

Mountain trekking
Climbing and abseiling
Raft building
Team challenges
Navigation and camp-craft skills

 

The Challenger Trust

The Challenger Trust The Alladale Challenge is part of the Challenger Trust programme, operated by World Challenge.  The programme offers young people great opportunities for personal development in some of the planet's most inspiring destinations.

Click here to visit the Challenger Trust site