AccessAbility
BAC provides bespoke training and support
to young people with disabilities through outdoor adventure learning.
BAC’s Belfast Adventure Learning Park and boathouse are accessible for disabled people. Our BAC AccessAbility team are skilled in delivering outdoor adventure opportunities for people with physical, learning and sensory needs.
If you work with a group of young people or adults with a disability and would like to discuss opportunities for outdoor adventure learning, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award or residential/camping opportunities, contact our AccessAbility team at [email protected] or 028 90600132.
RNIB Duke of edinburgh's award
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award has been a very popular and successful aspect of the RNIB Realise project. BAC has delivered DofE training and expeditions at Bronze, Silver and Gold levels including a Gold cycling expedition to the Netherlands for people with sight loss.
Residentials and Camping
BAC delivers residential opportunities focused on independent living skills for young people with disabilities. The residentials take place at Ardaluin House in Newcastle and cover skills including communication, kitchen skills, food preparation, washing dishes, money management, washing clothes, use of appliances, social skills, outdoors survival/cooking, gardening, use of outdoor equipment and maintenance.
The programme addresses life skills on a very practical level utilising our self-catering accommodation, 8 acres of on-site woodland and access to Newcastle and ‘The Mournes’, a designated area of outstanding natural beauty. Facilities are not presently wheelchair accessible.
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Team Games
Team games help groups to develop confidence and strengthen their communication and interpersonal skills.
Orienteering
A chance for all aspiring detectives to put their skills to use, get out in the fresh air and explore Barnett’s Demesne whilst racing against the clock to follow the clues.
Mountain Biking
From beginner through to intermediate level we can help you progress through the green, blue and red trails including the new eTrails!
Hiking
Explore Northern Ireland’s beautiful hills, mountains, forests and trails with an experienced BAC instructor.
Climbing
Climbing allows you to flex your analytical and physical skills, learning new techniques and navigating routes of varying difficulty.
Caving
Our artificial cave, the largest in Ireland is completely unique to BAC. You won’t find another one identical anywhere in the world.
Canoeing/Kayaking
The perfect opportunity to explore the River Lagan and Northern Ireland’s wider beautiful waters.
Bushcraft
An activity to learn new skills for survival in the outdoors from building shelters, starting a campfire with natural materials to cooking your own meal outdoors.
Archery
Archery is a great activity for people of all ages and ability levels to build up skills and technique.
Abseiling
Abseiling is a fantastic activity to test your boundaries and enjoy that natural sense of adrenaline that comes with stepping outside of your comfort zone.