CDT Annual Away Days
Every year our staff and students are invited to attend the CDT away day which has been held at various locations over the years. We have previously visited the Lake District and the Peak District, and this year will be travelling to beautiful Malham in the Yorkshire Dales. Each year we invite Carnegie Great Outdoors to lead us on a number of activities designed to boost team work and communication. The range of activities are designed to be fun and appeal to all abilities. The aims of the away days are to help participants:
鈥� Enhance health and wellbeing
鈥� Participate in team and adventurous activities
鈥� Work cooperatively and support others in challenging situations
鈥� Develop improved communication, problem solving and decision making skills
鈥� Improve confidence, overcome fears and develop greater independence
鈥� Connect with nature and the environment
鈥� Have fun!
Our last trip involved a walking challenge of 5 miles through sections of the Monsal Trail, some of the Peak District鈥檚 most spectacular limestone Dales. The Monsal Trail runs along the former Midland Railway line between Blackwell Mill in Chee Dale and Coombs Road at Bakewell, and includes passages through several former railway tunnels.
There was also an opportunity for those who were feeling brave enough to abseil at Miller鈥檚 Dale. This is an 80 foot descent from a former railway bridge, 70 foot of which is free hanging. Not for the faint hearted!