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Steve was out yesterdaywith pupils from Grangemouth HS ASN. We were π΄ββοΈ from our base at Bothkennar utilising cycle paths & networks through to the Kelpies into the millennium park & helix & back to the base some 12km well done ππ Falkirk Outdoors Falkirk Council


On Tuesday we went on a paddleboard adventure with St Mungo's HS We tried a new venue with very degrees of success. The introduction to portaging went down well π Falkirk Council Falkirk Outdoors ScotGov Education Paddle Scotland


Yesterday Scotland was in all its glory, with the π splitting the sky. We headed up Bank Hill (346m) and onto King's Seat Hill (648m) with Larbert High School Everyone pushed themselves & showed great resilience throthe whole walk. π§ πͺ ScotGov Education Falkirk Council Falkirk Outdoors


Steve was out yesterday with pupils & staff from Larbert Village PS EP πΆ on the Union canal. We focused on resilience & listening to & following instructions and of course having some FUN ππ Falkirk Outdoors Falkirk Council Falkirk Council ASN Service ScotGov Education


Steve was out with S6 pupils & staff from Carrongrange High School πΆ on Loch Ard. The group were working well focusing on making it from little to big Loch Ard and back. Lots of great team work & resilience from them in the βοΈ ππ. Falkirk Outdoors Falkirk Council ASN Service Falkirk Council


Our first Mountain Training Scotlandπ΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ Lowland Leader training course ran at the weekend. On Saturday we used the area near our Muiravonside Outdoor Learning Centre. On Sunday we visited the Antonine Wall and the Falkirk Wheel. It was a great start to the season.


Steve was out with pupils & staff from Carronshore Primary . We were at Muiravonside CP for a Pond Dip. The group had a great time discovering what lies beneath and on a pond as well as recording the results.ππ Falkirk Outdoors Falkirk Council Falkirk Council ASN Service ScotGov Education


On Tuesday we headed to the Elie Chainwalk with Graeme High School Good tides and glorious sunshine helped us have a great day. Brilliant effort by everyone, facing fears and supporting each other throughout. π§ πͺ Falkirk Council Falkirk Outdoors ScotGov Education VisitScotland


Yesterday we headed to Loch Chon with Larbert High School Sunshine, water and wetsuits what more do you need. π Falkirk Council Falkirk Outdoors ScotGov Education Paddle Scotland


Steve was out yesterday with pupils from Grangemouth HS ASN. We were paddleboarding on the Union Canal and all were first timers on a board. Great resilience & perseverance by all and a couple managing to stand up, good effort by all ππ Falkirk Outdoors Falkirk Council.

Steve & Mike were out today on Day 1 of 4 of the Easter Programme. We went up to Shell Bay, Elie with a group of 12 on the chainwalk & sea jump along the Fife coast. The swell gave for some interesting swims & jumps, good effort by all ππ Falkirk Outdoors Falkirk Council.

Craig, Paul & Steve were out today on Day 2 of 4 of the Easter Programme. We headed to Loch Ard with a group of young keen mainly first time paddlers, they all exceeded our expectations on their ability & we even managed a trip & dips ππ Falkirk Outdoors Falkirk Council.


Steve & Mike were out on Day 4 of 4 of the Easter Programme. We headed to Loch Ard for some canoeing & Bushcraft and making the best of the wet conditions. We headed over & onto Eilean Gorm for our bushcraft session, great effort by all ππ Falkirk Outdoors Falkirk Council.

Steve was out with pupils from Bo'ness Academy. We headed to EICA Ratho for some indoor climbing focusing on trust, personal achievement and resilience. Both pupils work extremely well at over coming their apprehensions ππ Falkirk Outdoors Falkirk Council ScotGov Education


Steve was out with S6 pupils & staff from Carrongrange High School on a 6km walk around Lochore Meadows CP. The group worked well on getting themselves around the route. We even had time to interact with the local wildlife and flora ππ. Falkirk Outdoors Falkirk Council ASN Service Falkirk Council


Great day paddleboarding on Loch Ard with Graeme High School Learning new skills and facing fears. Falkirk Council Falkirk Outdoors Paddle Scotland VisitScotland Red Paddle Co


Steve was out with pupils & staff from shieldhill PS on a walk around the Loch at Beecraigs CP and a walk up Cockleroy. The focus of the day was following instructions, being safe & making good choices ππ. Falkirk Outdoors Falkirk Council ASN Service Falkirk Council


Steve was out with pupils from Grangemouth News ASC. We headed onto the Union Canal for a wee trip in the βοΈ. The boys worked really well helping each other out both on and off the water, great effort ππ. Falkirk Outdoors Falkirk Council ASN Service Falkirk Council
