Darlington College Outdoor

03/10/2026

Leadership skills are really progressing with our 2nd Years. The team took on Gainford to Piercebridge recently involving some challenging sections requiring exact communication and the application of more advanced paddling.
Great to see it coming together!
Applications now open for 2027...pop in and see us on 15th October Open Event Darlington College
https://darlington.ac.uk/courses/open-event-dates/

29/09/2026

Studying Outdoor Leadership at Darlington College can take you on an incredible journey! You'd be amazed at what our students achieve.
A few places are still available for this year. Taking applications for 2027 from October.

23/09/2026

12/09/2026

A magnificent first week on our Level 3 Outdoor Leadership programmes at Darlington College.
Students have performed incredibly well.
🌳Year 1 students learning to navigate with fundamental strategies, whilst having their introduction to water safety and kayak skills.
🌳Year 2's developing edge control, ferry gliding and breaking out of eddies in kayaks.

They've also made a strong start on academic aspects of the programme, developing:
🧐Knowledge of different outdoor activities and healthy lifestyle factors
😎Scientific basis of material properties pertinent to outdoor equipment.

If this sound like a great course....it is...and it's not too late to join them.
Contact [email protected] for more information or pop in to college and we'll get you where you need to be.

08/09/2026

Our new first year group are in action already!
It's not too late to apply for this year. If you completed Duke of Edinburgh Awards, loved that visit to an outdoor centre, or just participate in outdoor activities in your own time...then this programme can convert that passion into a truly incredible career.
Gain A-levels, NGB awards and valuable work experience.
Contact us on [email protected].
01325 503207. The sooner you start, the better the adventure!

05/09/2026

Darlington College is open this morning for late enrolments, and we're still accepting applications for our level 2 and level 3 outdoor leadership programmes. Remember, level 3 gives UCAS points for university entry as well as access to National Governing Body awards for industry. Pop along and see us. Open till 12.30 today and back on Monday onwards.

27/08/2026

Our prayers are with the population of Nepal at this sad time, and those effected by the recent floods. You are the heart of our world.
यस दुःखको घडीमा हाम्रो मन तपाईंसँग छ
Yas duhkhako ghaḍīmā hāmro man tapāīnsanga chha.❤️🇳🇵❤️