Cumulus Outdoors Supports Local Swanage Businesses
Now that the busy summer season is behind us, we can look back at the past 6 months with pride. Read More…
Latest news stories from Cumulus
Cumulus Outdoors Supports Local Initiatives
The Cumulus Outdoors team were delighted to take part in a number of Dorset Council initiatives over the summer months. Read More…
Helping Local Schools Rediscover the Great Outdoors
While we’ve been busy with our school residential, activity days and DofE Gold residential groups this year we’ve also been Read More…
Cumulus Outdoors Online Reviews 2021
With the summer drawing to an end, we thought we’d take some time to look back at the past 6 Read More…
Education Secretary Highlights the Value of School Residentials
In line with the Government roadmap, schools were able to resume overnight visits from 17th May. The Department for Education Read More…
Your Bushcraft Questions Answered
Bushcraft is one of the most popular activities at Cumulus Outdoors. During our sessions we teach children and adults the Read More…
Cumulus Outdoors Supports Summer in Dorset Programme
Cumulus Outdoors is supporting Dorset Council by helping children and young people enjoy a happy and healthy school break this Read More…
Your Climbing & Abseiling Questions Answered
Climbing and abseiling are two of the most popular outdoor adventure activities on offer at Cumulus Outdoors. Our sessions take Read More…
Your Gold DofE Award Questions Answered
At Cumulus Outdoors we’ve been helping young people achieve their Duke of Edinburgh Award for many years through our exciting Read More…
Your Coasteering Questions Answered
Coasteering a popular outdoor adventure activity that combines clambering over rocky outcrops, exploring sea caves and jumping into the water Read More…
Your Residential School Trip Questions Answered
Cumulus Outdoors is a leading residential provider in Dorset. We offer a range of school trips from our Residential Centre Read More…
Lulworth Cove, Fossils Forest and Mupe Bay Circular Walk
Most visitors to Lulworth Cove take the westerly path up and over the hill to Durdle Door. Whilst this is Read More…
Interviews with Local Partners – Peter Boyce, National Coastwatch Institution
Peter is our Finance Director at Cumulus, but has a very busy life outside of the business and being a Read More…
Lulworth Cove to Bat’s Head Walk via Durdle Door
Cumulus Outdoors Office Manager, Jackie shares another of her favourite walks in the Isle of Purbeck. This beautiful and moderate Read More…
Interviews with Local Partners – Tom Greasty, RNLI Coxwain
Tom, has been a RNLI volunteer in Swanage for 21 years. He owns Swanage Sea Fishing, who provide fabulous mackerel Read More…
Interviews with Local Partners – Kerry Jury, Swanage Coastguard
Kerry Jury has been a part of the Coastguard Rescue Service for 8 years, and in her role of Master Read More…
We’re Raring to Go – How about you?
We can’t wait to deliver awesome adventure residential and field study experiences on the stunning Jurassic coast again! Whether you Read More…
How Safe is Coasteering?
We are often asked “is coasteering safe?”. So, as we approach the much anticipated Spring and Summer season, we want Read More…
Cold Water Swimming Therapy
Have you heard of cold water swimming therapy? A few of the guys here at Cumulus have started it. Want Read More…
Is The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme of Benefit to Young People?
Is the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme of benefit to young people? This is a direct and challenging question for Read More…
Covid-19 Update
We are delighted to back to business as usual and welcoming our valued clients on adventures with us. The safety Read More…
Exploring the History on Our Doorstep
A look at the natural history that surrounds the Cumulus Outdoors Residential Centre The Cumulus Outdoors Residential Centre is located Read More…
Circular Walk from Swanage to Dancing Ledge
Cumulus Office Manager, Jackie describes a stunning coastal walk from Swanage to Dancing Ledge with echoes of the past…. One Read More…
Exploring the Eastern End of the Jurassic Coast
The Jurassic Coast stretches from Exmouth in East Devon to Old Harry Rocks in Dorset. The World Heritage Site boasts Read More…
Fun and Adventure on the Jurassic Coast
Enjoy some fun and adventure with Cumulus Outdoors on the stunning Jurassic coast this year! The past year has been Read More…
How to Tackle the Winter Lockdown for Children
Make it fun, make it interesting and keep it healthy Yet again we are plunged into the realms of another Read More…
Our Approach to School Residential Trips in 2021
2020 has been a difficult year for the outdoor adventure and residential sector. Government guidance in response to the Covid-19 Read More…
Meeting the Challenge of Delivering Youth Residential Trips in 2020
Cumulus Outdoors have faced many challenges when delivering residential experiences for DofE participants and young people this year. Covid-19 has Read More…
School Adventure Day Trips – Off Peak Special Offer
This year we’ve missed the buzz, excitement and the pure delight of visiting children staying at the Cumulus Outdoors Residential Read More…
Health and Wellbeing and the Outdoors
Jackie, Cumulus Outdoors Office Manager, tells of her experience of the benefits of getting outdoors. A childhood spent outdoors For Read More…
A Brief History of Cumulus Outdoors Residential Centre
The early years… In 1929, the Bournemouth Rotary Club decided to open a residential centre ‘to give the poorest children Read More…
Cumulus Outdoors Adapts to Take Residential Experience to Schools
With the unique challenge faced this year, Cumulus Outdoors have had to adapt in order to deliver safe residential experiences Read More…
DofE Gold Residential: How we adapted to meet COVID guidance
2020 has been a challenging year for everyone, so we were keen to ensure that the young people booked onto Read More…
Covid Secure Coasteering in Dorset: Customer Reviews
Since reopening in early July, we’ve been overwhelmed by the positive feedback we’ve received from customers who have participated in Read More…
The benefits of learning outdoors for young people
Learning outdoors improves health and wellbeing Spending time outside is an important part of childhood development. The natural environment offers Read More…
Cumulus Outdoors assist the National Coastwatch Institution
Cumulus Outdoors lent a hand recently to one of the volunteer organisations who help look after people along our coast Read More…
Planning a party for family or friends when it’s safe to do so?
Nordic Tipis with a catering option available to hire from Cumulus Outdoors in Swanage. Our activity instructors can entertain the Read More…
Duke of Edinburgh Gold Residential Success
We recently hosted our first Duke of Edinburgh Gold Residential of the year at the Cumulus Outdoors Residential Centre in Read More…
Coasteering: COVID19 Operating Procedures
Customer safety and welfare lies at the heart of everything we do at Cumulus Outdoors. So, in addition to adopting Read More…
What Makes Cumulus Outdoors Different?
With a number of adventure activity providers based within the Dorset area, we’re often asked what makes Cumulus Outdoors different? Quite Read More…
Customer Safety and Welfare: Kit Cleaning
Jess Gundry, Cumulus Outdoors Senior Instructor PPE Inspector – ROSPA Approved Competent Person for Industry At Cumulus Outdoors, customer Read More…
Bushcraft skills: How to prepare a cup of Bushcrafter’s Coffee
Cumulus Outdoors bushcraft specialist, Ian has set you another little challenge – make a cup of bushcrafter’s coffee at home. Read More…
Senior Instructor Jess Reveals her Favourite Climbing Locations
Cumulus Outdoors Senior Instructor, Jess Gundry describes her favourite climbing locations. Summer is my favourite time of year. I love Read More…
Our new Residential Centre in rhyme
Ode to the Cumulus Outdoors Residential Centre When we arrived on site there was much work to be done Much Read More…
Circular Walk to Old Harry Rocks from Swanage
Cumulus Outdoors Office Manager, Jackie describes her favourite walk – a circular route to Old Harry Rock from Swanage. Hopefully Read More…
Bushcraft in your garden: Setting up shelters at home
Cumulus Outdoors bushcraft specialist, Ian Purdey, explains the different ways you can set up camp in your garden. Despite the Read More…
Challenge the Family to a Matchbox Treasure Hunt
Are you running short of ideas to keep the children occupied and away from the screen or the phone? How Read More…
How do you become an outdoor instructor?
Cumulus Outdoors senior instructor, Jess Gundry explains the different ways you can become an outdoor instructor. How do you become Read More…
Strengthen your Defence
Slowly the Coronavirus and the fight against it is beginning to dictate the way we conduct our lives. It is Read More…
Increasing the Take up of Sport by Young People for a Healthier Lifestyle
Encouraging young people to take part in a sporting activity for the benefit of their health and well-being is a Read More…
New Powerboat experience introduced to DofE Gold Residential programme
Cumulus Outdoors has revised their DofE Gold Residential programme, introducing a fantastic new water sport adventure. The programme already boasts Read More…
New Year, New Residential Centre
New Residential Centre in Swanage Another year has whistled by and we’re really looking forward to 2020. Hopefully a year Read More…
Why health and wellbeing is so important for young people
A young person’s health and wellbeing is influenced by everything around them, including their individual circumstances and the support they Read More…
A ‘nature hour’ should be part of the school curriculum every day, say the Wildlife Trusts
The Wildlife Trust are calling for every child in the UK to spend one hour outside in nature each day Read More…
“Get children outside to make them curious and creative”, urges Springwatch presenter Kate Humble
Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC) is about getting children and young people out and about, providing them with challenging, exciting and different experiences to Read More…
Cumulus Outdoors triumphs at the Dorset Tourism Awards 2019
Cumulus Outdoors received the Gold Award for ‘Active and Sporting Experience’ at the Dorset Tourism Awards presentation evening held at Read More…
Learning beyond the classroom with an exciting introduction to Bushcraft
According to Clare Rooney, qualified teacher and experienced trainer, ‘teaching something outdoors should not be considered a diversion from ‘real Read More…
Planning your 2020 school residential trip
The summer holidays have come to an end and we are now back to school, so this means it’s time Read More…
Climbing Rising to New Heights
We love climbing, so when when it was announced that climbing would feature at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games we Read More…
20% off Coasteering and Climbing – 1 in 5 goes free!
Did you know September and October have the warmest sea temperatures of the year with average temperatures being 17.2 degrees Read More…
8 Ways to Explore the Jurassic Coast
Stretching 95 miles from Exmouth in Devon to Dorset’s Studland Bay, the Jurassic Coast is a UNESCO World Heritage site Read More…
4 Reasons School Residential Trips are Beneficial for Teachers
The benefits of outdoor adventure residential trips are well documented and school trips are seen as an important part of Read More…
How to make the most of your outdoor adventure trip
Residential trips are often the highlight of the school year, providing students with the opportunity to participate in new and Read More…
What is Bushcraft?
The indoor generation often ask us ‘what is Bushcraft’, so we turned to our Bushcraft specialist Ian for his answer. Read More…
Why a Residential Camp is More Than Just a Place to Stay
We always enjoy watching our young students push through when something seems scary at first to find the courage to Read More…
Top 5 Walks in the Isle of Purbeck
Get out and about in the Isle of Purbeck and try out some of our favourite Dorset walks. The local Read More…
Time to log off? Digital Detox with Cumulus Outdoors
Smartphones and tablets, combined with the increasing wireless accessibility, enable us all to constantly be connected to the digital world. Read More…
Planning your Summer Holiday in Dorset?
If you’re looking forward to a holiday in Dorset this year, think about experiencing something new along the fantastic Jurassic Read More…
Cumulus crew member Peter gives an insight into his Coastwatch role
Cumulus Crew member, Peter is part of the Coastwatch team One of the Cumulus crew has been involved in some Read More…
10 reasons why learning outdoors is beneficial to children’s development
Learning outdoors or ‘Learning without walls’ as it is often referred offers fabulous opportunities for learning through outdoor fun. Here’s Read More…
Getting outdoors is child’s play
Another year to be largely spent under artificial lights in an office, car or train while our thoughts are often Read More…
The scientific benefits of being outdoors
We all know that being outdoors is fun, but even more importantly, it’s good for the brain, body, and soul. Read More…
For your Valentine .. Love Adventure and Love Cake!
A Valentines Offer for You Create a memory of an awesome Coasteering adventure experience together and then indulge yourselves with Read More…
Book now to secure your School Residential Trip in 2019!
Cumulus Outdoors offers adventure filled school residential’s from our base on the Jurassic Coast. Secure your 2019 trip today! Coast, Read More…
Ofsted’s views on Learning Outside the Classroom
Learning outside the classroom is about raising young people’s achievement through an organised, powerful approach to learning. As Learning Outside Read More…
5 life skills children can expect to learn during a school residential trip
A Cumulus Coast adventure is the perfect choice for a school trip or leavers’ camp. Our 3, 4 and 5-day programmes are Read More…
A Valuable Trip School Trip for our Children
Danes Hill School is widely recognised as one of the leading co-educational day preparatory schools in the country. Situated in Read More…
Organising the Ultimate Adrenaline Fuelled Stag or Hen Do!
Organising a stag or hen do can be alot of work for the best man or maid of honour. Sometimes, Read More…
How rewarding is a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award?
Since its creation in 1956 by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, the DofE Award scheme has inspired and transformed the Read More…
Why Dorset is the best location for a school residential trip
With over half the county designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and nearly 100 miles of coastline enjoying Read More…
Your Residential Trip for 2019
September is the month for heading back to school and getting set for the year ahead. It is also the Read More…
Thinking about your School Residential trip for next year?
An adventure filled experience on the stunning Jurassic coast in Dorset is hard to beat. Fun-filled adventure activity programmes can Read More…
NCS working in Dorset
The National Citizen Service (NCS) is a voluntary personal and social development programme for 15–17 year olds in England and Read More…
The DofE Gold Residential on the Jurassic Coast
To achieve the DofE Gold Award you need to complete the DofE Gold Residential, this involves spending 5 days and Read More…
Some things you can’t learn in the classroom…
Trying to encourage any class to get out and experience the great outdoors can be a bit of a challenge. Read More…
New Activity: Kayak around Swanage Bay
NEW FOR SUMMER 2018! Swanage Bay Kayak Join one of our experienced, friendly instructors to discover the delights of Swanage Bay Read More…
Is your company fit for Business?
Make the most of the improving (warmer!) weather and enjoy stunning locations along the Jurassic coast with fun team build Read More…
Planning for your summer holiday in Dorset?
Planning a trip to Dorset this year? Enjoy and experience something new along the fantastic Jurassic coastline. Swanage and Purbeck Read More…
SUMMER OFFER! A Day at Dancing Ledge
Coasteer & Climb adventure combo for your friends and family this summer! Bring a pack lunch and enjoy an awesome Read More…
The Dorset Video Project is Underway!
Dorset is incredible… see it, believe it! Cumulus Outdoors is working with other Dorset based companies to create some beautiful Read More…
Discover Camp Cleavel Tipi Village for a Totally Unplugged Family Glamping Experience
Family Glamping Holidays at their Best Open Friday 3 August to Friday 31 August 2018 As we approach International Family Read More…
Family Fun Day in the Woods
It was a massive privilege to have the Moors family pay us a visit on our Family Fun Day in Read More…
Undecided About Your School Residential This Year?
Are you looking to book an outdoor adventure residential experience for your school or youth group this year, but don’t Read More…
20% OFF Coasteering, Climbing and Abseiling
Take advantage of our early season adventure offer for your friends and family! 20% OFF COASTEERING AND/OR CLIMBING & ABSEILING Read More…
Add Some Adventure to Your Trip to Dorset
Planning a trip to Dorset this year? There are exciting adventures and events in Dorset waiting for you. If you’re Read More…
Valentines Paddle and Dine
With Valentines day less than one week away, why not surprise and spoil your loved one with something different this Read More…
Looking for a Career in the Great Outdoors?
We are excited to announce our NEW 15 week Fast Track Instructor Training Programme Tired of the desk job? Looking Read More…
Step out of the Office with a Bushcraft Team Building Experience
Spending time in the woods makes people happy. In fact it’s a proven scientific fact! We also know that cohesion Read More…
Secure your School Residential on the Jurassic Coast
Planning a School Residential trip this year? How about an adventure filled residential experience for your school on the stunning Read More…
It’s time to connect with the great outdoors
Typically our days are spent under artificial lights in an office, car or train while our thoughts are often elsewhere. Read More…
Give them an adventure to remember – Cumulus Outdoors Gift Vouchers
Some people are tough to shop for aren’t they? You don’t want to give an average or unwanted gift, so Read More…
Planning a staycation? You can’t beat Dorset & the Jurassic Coast
Research by Airbnb has discovered that UK holidays are soaring, with over four in five Britons choosing to staycation. A Read More…
Escape everyday stress and spend time with family and friends
A report published by Barclays earlier this year suggests that visitors from across the UK and further afield are expecting Read More…
Cumulus Delivers an exceptional Adventure Residential Experience
Saint John’s College School, winner of the national Best Prep School and Best Prep School Headmaster Awards, is an independent Read More…
Why School and Youth groups love the Jurassic Coast
Is Dorset the real ‘Jurassic Park’? Well it is renowned for being one of the richest heritage sites for prehistoric Read More…
Explore the Jurassic Coastline, by Land and Sea
With rocks recording 185 million years of the Earth’s history, the Jurassic Coastline is England’s first UNESCO designated natural World Read More…
Take Advantage of our Late Summer Offer! 20% OFF…
20% OFF COASTEERING AND/OR CLIMBING & ABSEILING ON THE STUNNING JURASSIC COAST IN DORSET When you book for a group Read More…
Roxie and Peter hit new heights
A couple of weeks ago two of the Cumulus Outdoors team ‘had a go’ at an outdoor activity which Read More…
Top 10 Summer Festivals in Swanage and Purbeck 2017
Plan your visit to Purbeck to combine one of the great local summer festivals with a fantastic outdoor adventure experience Read More…
Behind the Scenes with our very own Bushcraft Specialist
Ian Purdey – Cumulus Bushcraft & Survival Specialist tells us how he prepares for Bushcraft Team Building in Dorset After Read More…
Challenge by Choice – A friendly, fun and supportive atmosphere
Whether your group is involved in Coasteering or Climbing & Abseiling, the Ropes Course or Kayaking, Cumulus encourages an atmosphere Read More…
A Glowing Report for our Adventure Filled Cumulus Coast Residential
Planning your 2018 School Residential Trip? Hazelwood Prep School recently enjoyed a Cumulus Coast 4 night Residential Camp. Our camp Read More…
Progressive Wood, Coast, Mountain and River School Residentials are a winner
Hatherop Castle School, is a successful and thriving Cotswold school with excellent links with the parents and the community. The Read More…
New Bushcraft Experiences in Dorset
Cumulus has introduced a selection of exciting new Bushcraft programmes for 2017 led by our Bushcraft & Survival Specialist. So Read More…
Spring into Summer with a fantastic Dorset Coasteering adventure!
Make the most of the great weather and beat the summer rush for a fantastic Coasteering experience. One of the Read More…
Big Outdoor Adventures in Dorset
Swanage is the perfect location for a Big Outdoor Adventure in Dorset. Now is the perfect time to experience something Read More…
New! August Adventure and Glamping Weekends
Family activity and glamping weekends on the shores of Poole Harbour Celebrate a family birthday or milestone event with a Read More…
Fun Filled Residential School Trips in Dorset
Enjoy a residential school trip with Cumulus Outdoors We have a number of residential school trips available this summer, but Read More…
Fun Add-On Sessions with the Jurassic Coast Trust!
Working in partnership with the Jurassic Coast Trust, we are pleased to offer a selection of add-on sessions for the Read More…
DofE Gold Residential With A Twist!
New Duke of Edinburgh Gold Residential Weeks at Cumulus Outdoors! Are you working towards your DofE Gold? Or do you Read More…
