Outdoor Learning & Adventure Experiences
Helping young people grow and giving them the chance to achieve more than they thought possible, whatever their background.
What We Do
Based in the Scottish Highlands, we here at Hebridean Pursuits Outdoor Learning (HPOL) are a charity striving to improve the lives of young people through outdoor adventure! We believe that by creating real adventures, young people can grow and achieve more than they thought possible, whatever their background.
What We Offer
For over 30 years, we've empowered thousands of young people across Scotland to connect with nature in ways they might not have previously. With thrilling outdoor experiences like mountaineering, coasteering and rock climbing, our expert team offers a safe space for building confidence, resilience, a sense of belonging and most importantly, let everyone have fun!
Youth Residentials
for Groups
Our residential courses are ideal for school groups, young carers, and youth groups (to name a few options!).
A residential course typically runs for 3-5 days, based out of Glencoe. We cook, eat, live and play together for the duration of the course, learning skills and making friends!
Bespoke Single
or Multi-Day Courses
Our Single or Multi-day courses are created with you in mind! We work with you to develop a bespoke plan for an adrenaline-packed day.
Ideal for individuals or small adult groups looking to develop their skill set and experience on the mountains with one of our experienced instructors.
Day Courses & Programmes
Not looking to stay for a residential? We offer a range of day activities and courses designed to give a taste of outdoor adventure.
Ideal for school groups, scout and guide groups, and any other youth groups. Activities include: coasteering, rock climbing, gorge walking and hill walking.
Who We Help
We have specialist experience in working with young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. We work with young people with family caring responsibilities, facing social exclusion or living in financial deprivation. Some are in the care of social services or have turbulent and challenging home lives.
Education
Youth Work
Outdoor courses for groups of disadvantaged young people, designed to build confidence, resilience, and teamwork, helping them to overcome barriers to reach their potential.
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Guiding & Instruction
Tailored outdoor guiding and instruction sessions aimed to challenge and develop skills for individuals and groups of adults.
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Coasteering Guide Training & Assessment Courses
We are a leading company in coasteering and offer both National Coasteering Charter (NCC) Coasteering Guide Training Arward and Coasteering Guide Assessment Award Courses.
Arts Activities
Exploring the outdoors through mark-making and discover your inner creativity.
Summer Hill Walking
Experience the joy of climbing to the top of a mountain, breathing in the fresh air and soaking up the view.
Gorge Walking / Canyoning
Trek rocky gorges, climbing, abseiling, sliding, jumping and scrambling as you go.
Rock Climbing / Abseiling
Take on the challenge of rocky crags using ropes or tackle guided climbing.
Coasteering
Traverse, swim or scramble along the inter-tidal coastline and take a leap into the sea.
Winter Mountaineering
Tackle easy climbs, ridges and gullies of some of Scotland’s finest mountains.
Winter Walking
Introductory courses or courses tailored to your specific experience, skills and goals.
Winter Climbing
Rope up and convert your rock-climbing skills to snow and ice.
Scrambling
Scramble along ridges and rocky buttresses of graded mountaineering ground.
Our Impact in Numbers
For over 35 years, we’ve been breaking down boundaries and launching young people into life-changing outdoor adventures! We pair exciting outdoor experiences with absolute safety, giving our adventurers the freedom to explore, push limits, and discover new heights.
35+
Years in the outdoors
20k
Adventurers guided safely
£3.5m
Raised to keep exploring
Step 1:
Get In Touch
Take a look through our website and see what activities spark your interest. Then get in touch and tell us your group size, dates, and goals.
Step 2:
We Build the Programme
Our team will work closely with you to create a tailor-made plan matched to your group, the season, and the terrain.
Step 3:
Get Outdoors
You arrive, we guide. Our expert leaders will take the reins and guide you down a path of adventure, for an unforgettable experience in the great outdoors!
Impact Testimonials
Don't just take our word, hear what our brave explorers have to say!
“This week has opened my mind. I don't 100% know how to say it but I think this week has just made me happier.”
Young Carer
age 16
“When I first came I was very worried to do all the activities, but I got more confident and it was amazing. I will never forget these 3 days.”
Pupil at Oban High School
age 13
"The children thrived whilst out on all the activities. Pushing themselves to their limits and it's been amazing to stand and watch."
Youth Worker
on one of our residentials
Unleash potential through adventure!
We’ve seen small but powerful shifts though our programmes - a young person returning to school, rebuilding trust, or simply having fun and smiling again. Each year we see clear, lasting outcomes: greater self-confidence, better attendance at school, stronger relationships and new life aspirations.
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