Below is a list of outdoor activities and groups in and around Swanage.
www.cumulusoutdoors.com/
Cumulus provide a range of outdoor adventure and residential programmes for schools, youth and scout groups, team building programmes for business plus adventure experiences for families and groups. From Coasteering on the Dorset coastline in the Isle of Purbeck, to the Ropes Course, from Climbing to Bushcraft.
www.durlston.co.uk/friends-of-volunteer-oportunities.aspx
Every week Durlston runs volunteer work parties that carry out vital maintenance and conservation tasks around the park.
Pleasure Grounds Work Party- every Tuesday 10.00am - 1.00pm.
Habitat Management - every Wednesday 10.00am - 1.00pm.
Dry-stone Walling - every Thursday 10.00am - 1.00pm.
They also have loads of fantastic events and guided walks regularly throughout the year which can be viewed here www.durlston.co.uk/events.aspx
Pleasure Grounds Work Party- every Tuesday 10.00am - 1.00pm.
Habitat Management - every Wednesday 10.00am - 1.00pm.
Dry-stone Walling - every Thursday 10.00am - 1.00pm.
They also have loads of fantastic events and guided walks regularly throughout the year which can be viewed here www.durlston.co.uk/events.aspx
www.facebook.com/swanagecc/
Swanage Cycling Club is a friendly and sociable club for all abilities and organises rides for both road and and off road.
www.h2oadventures.co.uk/
Guided kayaking trips in Swanage Bay, Poole harbour and Studland beach. Suitable from ages 7+
www.landandwave.co.uk/
Land and wave provide experiences for everyone from school children to corporate groups, to hen and stag do's. They train people to become outdoor instructors. Provide holiday clubs for kids and run training courses in paddle sports, water safety, first aid and lots more.
www.meetup.com/Armchair-to-adventurer-Dorset-A2A/
Group sessions of any ability starting from fitness classes on Swanage beach right through to weekend adventures including kayaking hiking and mountain biking.
www.purbeckfootprints.co.uk/events/
Purbeck footprints runs a group walk on the last sunday of each month at 10.30am. Slow walks to practice photography and learn about wildlife, plants and animals.
www.purbeckrunners.co.uk/
Purbeck runners are a friendly group and welcome New Members & visitors to the area! Membership is open to all who live, work and visit the Isle of Purbeck and all abilities from beginner to marathon runner! It is a great way to make new friends.
They meet on Saturday and Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights.
The Club organises two races per year, the very popular Purbeck 10k Road Race in June and the very friendly Studland 5k on August Bank Holiday Sunday.
They meet on Saturday and Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights.
The Club organises two races per year, the very popular Purbeck 10k Road Race in June and the very friendly Studland 5k on August Bank Holiday Sunday.
www.ssrc.org.uk/
SSRC is a registered charity committed to providing sea rowing to anyone wishing to participate. They run fitness sessions, open rowing and taster sessions for anyone wishing to try sea rowing. You can become a member and progress towards competitive rowing too.There is a growing Junior section, which meet on Mondays, throughout the year 6pm to 7pm, 10 to 16yrs..
Open sessions for adults run on Tuesdays from 6pm and Saturdays from 10am. These sessions are perfect if you want a FREE taster session and are open to non-members.
Open sessions for adults run on Tuesdays from 6pm and Saturdays from 10am. These sessions are perfect if you want a FREE taster session and are open to non-members.
www.swanagepiertrust.com/events
Swanage pier put on a range of events including a park to pier walk which teaches more about the geology and wildlife of the local area.
swanagetennisclub.org.uk/
A small and friendly tennis club who enjoy playing at the idyllic Beach gardens, six all weather courts amongst the trees and alongside the well kept putting course. An inclusive club, welcome all standards of players. A wide range of social and competitive tennis, coaching and social events can be enjoyed at the club. Visitors and holiday makers are always welcome.
www.swanagewalkinggroup.co.uk/
Swanage walking group arrange a programme of friendly midweek and weekend 4-9 mile walks of easy to moderate grade in Dorset with an emphasis on the Purbeck area. Membership is £5 per year but you're welcome to try the group before joining.
www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/walkfinder/swanage-walking-for-health
2 walks each Tuesday, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Morning walks start at 10.30 am every Tuesday, outside the Mowlem Theatre on Swanage seafront.
Afternoon walks start at 2.00 pm every Tuesday, and they meet at a different venue each month.
Afternoon walks start at 2.00 pm every Tuesday, and they meet at a different venue each month.