MONIKIE
COUNTRY PARK
Adventure
Activities
2015
Welcome to
Monikie Country Park
Adventure Activities
The Park is open all year. With 3 reservoirs, woodland, parkland and trails, it is ideal
for a relaxing visit to the countryside. There is ample parking (£2.50 from Easter to
Sept 30th), Picnic Areas, Adventure Playground and Trout Fishing. (For more information see the Park leaflet and Events diary. WWW search Monikie Country Park)
Watersports are available from May to September. The facility is independently
inspected by the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) and by the Adventure Activities
Licensing Service (AALS). High Ropes Course is available from March to October.
North Reservoir- the main sailing area is 300 metres from the visitor centre and
changing rooms. Its placid waters, sandy beach, jetties, and slipway are ideal for
many types of watersport activities.
Please note, you should bring with you a towel, an old pair of trainers and a
swimming costume. Payment is by cash or cheque only
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Health and Safety
information:
All participating in watersports must be able
to swim and be confident in and around
water.
 A rescue boat is on standby at all times.
 Staff will supervise the activities at all times
and will help you on and off the water
{excluding day craft launches}.
 There is no minimum age, but children under
8 may not be physically strong enough. High
Ropes activities have height and weight restrictions.
 If you take medication, suffer from any illness or have a disability please inform the
instructor/receptionist in case of an emergency.
 Be aware at all times of other watersports
users.
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Employers Liability Insurance.
The minimum amount of cover
is no less than £5 million.
Risk assessments.
Each activity has been assessed
and is regularly reviewed.
Copies can be seen on request.
Bookings Tel: 01382 370202
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Water Sports Instruction
Prices include the use of all equipment,
showers and lockers.
Kayaking / Canadian
Canoeing
Instruction
(1.5 hours)
Adult
£21.20
Conc.
£10.60
Adult 6 tickets £106.00
Conc. 6 tickets £53.00
Tasters are generally aimed at Beginners although other packages are available on
request- (see under Groups & Organisations). The sessions usually start at 6pm
learning basic skills on land, quickly progressing on to the water with the instructor.
The session will finish at 7.30pm.
Course
Day
Kayak1
Thursday
Canadian1
Wednesday
Kayak2
Thursday
Canadian2
Thursday
Kayak3 * Juniors 10+ 0nly.
Tuesday
Kayak4
Thursday
Canadian 3 Juniors 10+ Only . Tuesday
Kayak5 Juniors 10+ 0nly.
Sunday
Kayak6
Wednesday
Kayak7 10-11:30am
Sunday
Date
May 7th
May 27th
June 4th
June 11th
July 14th
July 16th
July 28th
August 9th
August 12th
September 27th
* Junior courses run from 2 to 3.30pm
Bookings Tel: 01382 370202
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Windsurfing Instruction
(2 hours)
Courses are generally aimed at Beginners although other packages are available
on request- (see under Groups & Organisations). The sessions start at 6pm
learning basic skills on land, quickly progressing on to the water with the instructor. The session will finish at 8.00pm. 2 day certificated courses are available
Windsurfing
Adult
Concession
6 tickets Adult
Concession
£26.80
£13.40
£134.00
£67.00
Course
Day
Date
WS1
WS2
WS3
WS4
WS5
WS6
WS7 *Juniors 10 +only
WS8
WS9
WS10 *Juniors 10 +only
WS11
WS12
Wednesday
Thursday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Saturday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
May 20th
May 21st
June 3rd
June 17th
July 1st
July 2nd
July 4th
July 15th
August 5th
August 11th
August 19th
WS13
Sunday
10am-12pm
August 20th
September 20th
* Junior courses run from 2 to 4pm
Bookings Tel: 501382 370202
Dinghy Sailing Tasters
2 hours
Course
D1
D2
D4
D5
D6
D7
D8
Day
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
* Juniors 10 + 0nly. Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
10am-12pm
Sunday
Adult
Conc.
6 tickets Adult
Conc. 6 tickets
Date
May 14th
June18th
July 9th
July 21st
July 29th
August 13th
September 13th
£26.80
£13.40
£134.00
£67.00
* Junior courses run from 2 to 4pm
Bookings Tel:6 01382 370202
Windsurfing & Sailing
Courses
Sailing
Junior 1 Day Sailing Course Sat 11th July
10am - 4pm 10 -16yrs
2 Day Sailing Course Sat 22nd & Sun 23rd August
10am - 4pm
16yrs+only
RYA level 1 or 2. beginners
Adult £88.70 Conc. £44.35
Windsurfing
Sat 25th July 10am - 4pm
Junior Windsurfing 10 -16 years only
RYA level 1 beginners
Price: £26.05
BCU Kayak 1, 2 star and Rainbow Awards:
Contact the Centre for details.
Bookings Tel: 01382 370202
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T15 Windsurfing club.
This is a new exciting club for young windsurfers
who like a challenge. Meeting every Monday evening throughout the summer (except July) you will
learn new tricks, racing techniques and how to go
faster. There is no joining fee just pay for each session that you attend Age 8 to 15yrs.
Check out team15.org.uk for details.
Cost £8.90 per session.
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High and Low Ropes Course
Built in 2005 the ropes course is an excellent addition to the Monikie facilities.
It is Situated 300 metres from the ranger centre within a small woodland.
Built to the highest standards with the aid of a lottery grant, the ropes course offers
you the chance to try out something different and is guaranteed to get the adrenalin
flowing. Sessions are instructor led and usually last 2 hours, starting off on the low
ropes {1mtr above ground} and then progressing onto the higher
activities {10mtrs}, once you feel confident. Helmets, harnesses, equipment and
instruction are all included in the cost. The instructor will remain with you during the
activity.
Take the
160m
Zipline
Challenge
Bookings Tel: 01382 370202
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Climbing wall, High all aboard, Jacobs ladder, High balance beams, High multi vine,
Low balance beam, Abseiling, Fan Descender, Crate Stack, 160mtr Aerial Runway
and Low Ropes course.
Instructor led High Ropes Tasters 2 hours Afternoons
Sunday 21st June, limited to 8 spaces 8years old +
Sunday 19th July, limited to 8 spaces
Sunday 6th September, limited to 8 spaces 8-18yrs old
Zipline 2 Runs £6.00
1 hr session
Price. Adult two hour Instructor led Taster Session - £26.80 Concession - £13.40
Book six places - one in the group goes free adults £134.00 & concessions £67.00
*New - Family Ticket, 2 Adults and 2 Concessions £53.60
Advanced bookings only on this activity, enquiries welcome
Min group size 4, Age 8+
Bookings Tel: 01382 370202
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The coolest club to meet
since the last
ice age.
Subzero Club offers you the
chance to learn new survival &
Bushcraft skills in a safe and
controlled environment.
Shelter building, wildlife
tracking, wild food, camp craft
and fire making are just a
sample of some of the skills
required to survive in the wild.
Free Open Day Sun 25th Oct
10am -12pm meet the Ranger
and other members booking required
This is a Ranger led activity for
10-14year olds.
Meeting Saturdays 10am—12pm
twice a month from
7th November through to April.
£65.00 (9 sessions)
Club numbers are
limited to 12.
Bookings Tel: 01382 370202
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Bookings Tel: 01382 370202
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Adventure
Activity Weeks
July
7th - 10th, 9 -15yrs. 10am – 3pm
August 4th - 7th, 9 -15 yrs. 10am – 3pm
Cost £87.00 - 4 days
4 days of fun and activities for Groups or individuals.
Windsurfing, Sailing, Kayaking, Canadian Canoeing,
Raft Building, Team Building and High Ropes Course
are on offer throughout the week. Places are limited
to 12 so book early to avoid disappointment.
Treasure Island
Rafting
JUNE Sun 14th JULY Sat 19th Thurs 30th
AUGUST Thurs 6th 6-8pm
8 to 16year olds
Cost 7.85
Another chance to have fun
and get wet! A Ranger led
activity in raft building and team work. Once built
you will launch from the beach into shallow water
before sailing/racing it around a course. Places
limited to 12 so book early to avoid disappointment.
Please bring a packed lunch, (activity week) towel,
swimming costume, old trainers and spare dry
clothing for these activities.
Adult Rafting Sessions can be booked
2 Hours £15.70 per person minimum 4
Bookings Tel: 01382 370202
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Watersports
Season starts Sat 3rd May
Hire Times:
Weekdays: May – End June Mon, Wed, Thurs Start 5pm Last hour 7pm off the water 8pm
Weekdays: July - 14th August Mon - Fri Start 1pm Last hour 7pm Off the water 8pm
Weekends:
Start 1pm Last hour 4pm
Off the water 5pm
August 15th Weekends Only Start 1pm Last hour 3pm
Off the water 4pm
Equipment Hire Windsurfers, Sail boats, Kayaks & Canadian Canoe
are available for hire. Prices include - wetsuits, cagoules, buoyancy aids and the use
of showers and lockers.
Hire starts on the hour and participants should allow ½ hour to book in and get
changed. Anyone arriving later than 10 minutes to the hour may be refused on the
water for that session.
Craft Hire:
Adult
Windsurfer, Dinghy, Kayak: 1 hour
£11.30
Windsurfer, Dinghy, Kayak: 2 hours
£19.30
Book of 6 (buy 6 get 1 free) 1 hour
£56.50
Canadian Canoe: 1 hour
£18.50
Wayfarer Dinghy: 1 hour
£18.50
*New family hire ticket 2 adults and 2 children £22.60
Additional:
Wetsuit, Buoyancy Aid, Cagoule:
Concession:
Concession
£5.65
£9.65
£28.25
£9.25
£9.25
£2.70 each
£1.35 each
members get
Free Watersports Hire !
Launching craft and storage:
You can launch your own craft and or store it at the park for a fee
No motorised craft are permitted on the water.
Day launch:
Seasonal storage:
Seasonal launch:
Adult: £6.40 Concession:
Adult: £34.80 Concession:
Adult: £56.30 Concession:
£3.20
£17.40
£28.15
Bookings Tel: 01382 370202
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Bush Craft Skills
John Muir Bush Craft Event
Sat 25th April 10-12 & 2-4pm Bushcraft Skills.
Fire making and survival skills, family open day. Two separate sessions
Booking required contact park for details. Free Event
July Mondays 6pm – 8pm Bush Crafts Skills – Holiday Club Learn fire lighting, shelter building, survival skills etc.
Every Monday throughout holidays. £8.10 per session. 10–16yrs old.
8 places available each session.
Hill Walking Navigation
Sat 20th June 9am—5pm Cost £29
Adult Beginners Navigation Course in the Angus Glens
maps, contours & compasses
Find out how to stay safe in the hills
Booking essential through Monikie Park
Mountain Biking an Introduction
Get some basic training & improve your bike
skills with the cycle leader and build up your confidence in
riding a mountain bike on easy roads and
trails around Monikie and Crombie
Max 8 places available
Dates & costs TBC
Open Water Swimming
Monikie Country Park hosts open water swimming sessions.
These can be booked through the Saltire Leisure Centre, Arbroath
Tel: 01241 431060
Bookings Tel: 01382 370202
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Team Building
The Rangers at Monikie have developed a wide range of Team Building Challenges for your group to take on, including “walk the plank!”
Team Buildings Activities are ideal for Corporate, Youth and Kids
groups and provide you with an excellent opportunity to develop
The Angus Council Ranger Service can offer you and your group a
part day or full days tailor made, land and water based activities
programme, choose from:-
Team Building - Ropes Course with Zipline
Kayaking - Canoeing - Sailing - Windsurfing
Cost:
Cost:-- Team Building 2 Hrs - Adult £15.70 - Concession £7.45
Bookings Tel: 01382 370202
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Woman Only Events
Thurs 25th June 6pm - 8pm
Women’s Mountain Biking session
Ladies night (Activities run for women,
by women). Bikes, helmets and
gloves supplied.
Places limited to 8 contact the park for details.
Thurs 23rd July 2pm—4pm
High Ropes Taster
Join our Female Instructor for
a fun session on the Ropes
Course at Monikie. Begin low
down and progress higher up,
then take the 160m zipline
challenge, zip over the water
past the giant heads to the
forest beyond.
Tues 18th August 6pm - 8pm
Women’s Kayak/Canoe taster
Ladies night (Activities run for women,
by women). Numbers limited to 10.
No experience necessary.
Bookings Tel: 01382
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Powerboat Courses
Level 2 Powerboat Course 2 day Inland
2 Weekend Days dates tbc
Age 16+ Cost £177.50
Some experience recommended
This two day course includes the syllabus from Level
1 and enables you to be trained to a higher level to
gain Level 2 Powerboat
On successful completion of your training, you will be
awarded a RYA Level 2 certificate, which enables you
to operate powerboats on inland waters Booking essential
Practical and theory sessions include:An introduction to launching
and recovering a boat
from a road trailer
Preparation of boat and crew
Close quarters handling
High speed manoeuvres
Man overboard recovery
Collision prevention regulations
Bookings Tel: 01382 370202
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Facilities
 Ranger Centre.
 Toilets/Baby
changing
 Bus and car park.
 Hot showers.
 Changing rooms.
 Classroom.
 Dry lecture room.
 Café Byzantium
Tel 01382 370970.
 Portable BBQs.
 Marquee 30x30 ft.
 Orienteering.
 Teambuilding
 Ropes Course
 Aerial Runway / Zipline
 Sailing
 Windsurfing
 Kayaking / Canoeing
 50 acre placid water site.
 Shallow instruction area
with sandy beach.
 50 acre mixed woodland.
 Adventure play area.
 Denfind bird sanctuary.
 Bird hides.
 Disabled access.
 Kids Trails
 Interpretative trail.
 Reservoir walks.
 Picnic sites.
 Hot Drinks Machine
For information & bookings contact :
The Ranger Centre, Monikie Country Park,
Monikie, Angus, DD5 3QN.
Tel: 01382 370202
email: [email protected]
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