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 2 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. 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 3 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 4 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 7 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. 8 9 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 10 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 11 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 12 Bookings Tel: 01382 370202 13 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 14 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 15 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 16 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 17 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 18 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 19 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] WWW search for Angus Council Monikie Country Park 20
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