Planning a retreat, gathering, or group getaway this summer? 🏔️ Mount Cook Adventure Centre has availability this August - perfect for retreats, gatherings & community groups. Multi-night bookings get 10% off the hire of the venue. Don't miss out! #VenueToHire #Offers

Our new e-book is overflowing with activities and essential info to save you time and stress. The best part? It’s 100% free when you sign up for our newsletter. 📩 Join the mailing list on our website and we’ll slide it straight into your inbox!

Our IOL-accredited bushcraft training is BACK. Get the knowledge you need to excel as a provider and prepare for your Level 3 Bushcraft Competency Award. (Assessment requires a separate booking) www.mountcook.uk/iol-bushcraft

February Theme: Pushing Boundaries Do one outdoorsy thing this month that tests your grit How to enter: 1️⃣ Complete your challenge 2️⃣ Post a photo with #DecadeOfMountCook and tag us 3️⃣ Entry into our monthly & grand prize draw on July 18th! Get outside and start pushing those boundaries! 🌲✨

Adventure is calling (and it’s fully funded! 📞) Join us for a 2-night stay to build confidence and make memories. Limited spaces for Feb/March dates!🧗‍♀️🔥 Email [email protected] or call 01629 823702 Deadline: Wed. 4th Feb 2026 #MountCookAdventureCentre

Mount Cook is now offering HAF (Holiday Activity & Food Programme) sessions for children on free school meals! Running 08:30–14:30, each day includes morning fruit and drinks, a hot lunch, and outdoor activities! mountcookadventurecentre.coordinate.cloud/project/72924

Join us at Mount Cook Adventure Centre for 3 hands-on sessions across two weekends! Learn proper technique, build confidence, and enjoy friendly coaching in our new Lodge and Archery Ranges. 📅 11th, 12th & 18th April 2026 👥 Ages 12+, max group size 8 mountcook.cinolla.com/mountcook/co...

Winter got you feeling sluggish and low? You’re not alone! SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) affects 1 in 20 people in the UK. Click the link below for a guide to feeling more positive this winter! #WinterWellness #SelfCare www.mountcook.uk/post/seasona...

Happy #OutdoorClassroomDay from Mount Cook Adventure Centre! @outdoorclassroom.bsky.social

Every path leads to growth, which path will you take? Book now on our website or read our latest blog below! www.mountcook.uk/post/mount-c...

I looked into Forest Schools, a zeitgiesty pedagogical phenomenon which is beginning to take root at UK schools for @newstatesman.com (Thank you to my mum who is training to be a Forest School leader for being the inspiration behind the piece! 🌳) www.newstatesman.com/spotlight/su...

Ever wondered how to build a fire without matches? 🌲🔥 Check out today’s blog post to learn where your bushcraft journey begins! www.mountcook.uk/post/mount-c...

Spaces are booking up quickly! Book now at mountcook.uk/iol-bushcraft

This autumn, please consider leaving dead plants in your garden rather than 'tidying' them up. Over the winter they will provide sheltered spots for hibernating ladybirds and lots of other creatures 🐞

Learn to survive, lead, and thrive outdoors 🌲 Join our IOL Level 3 Bushcraft Competency courses - perfect for activity leaders, teachers & nature lovers. #Bushcraft #OutdoorSkills #MountCookAdventure

Big love to our superstar catering team! They don’t just serve food… they serve magic! ✨Who knew mealtimes could taste THIS good?! 😋 #Catering #mountcook #mountcookadventurecentre #outdooreducation

Thank you to the lovely RAB volunteers who helped out yesterday! Even with the rainy weather, they went above and beyond to help out 😊

Looking for a corporate team-building day with impact? 🤝 Mount Cook in Derbyshire offers adventure, conferencing spaces, great catering & more. Perfect for boosting teamwork & creativity. 👉 Details: mountcook.uk/post/corporate-team-building-in-derbyshire

We are looking for a Catering Supervisor! This is a permanent annualised position supporting our catering manager, Sam, and our catering assistants. 40 hours per week for 42 weeks (Jan-Nov), which is paid over 52 weeks. Apply through our website or give us a call on 01629 823 702 to find out more!

Insect populations are in a long-term decline. Let's help them survive through autumn and winter by growing nectar-rich plants and creating wild spaces for insects (and other wildlife) to shelter in. Six autumn plants for pollinators: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/aut...

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How to help WILDLIFE in August! 🦔 Here’s how you can give nature a hand in your garden this month: www.gardenersworld.com/plants/wildl...

New blog 🥳 This blog covers the best activities to get up to this school holidays! Which are your favourite family friendly outdoor activities? 🧗⛳️🏸⚽️ www.mountcook.uk/post/family-... #MountCookAdventureCentre #FamilyFriendly #outdooradventures #activitycentre

No win is too small to celebrate. Got out of bed? Brushed your teeth? Stopped procrastinating over a task you’ve been putting off? Share your wins with us, and let’s cheer each other on 💙

Thank you for lovely feedback 🥳 If you are looking for a team-building residential in the gorgeous Peak District then enquire now at Mount Cook Adventure Centre! 🏕️🏕️

Our marketing team recently headed out on a volunteer day with the Peak District National Park Foundation, they had a brilliant day chatting with fellow Derbyshire businesses and helping the foundation build new paths!🏞️ Read all about it here... www.mountcook.uk/post/volunte...

Adventure for Good grants are back again this year for anyone wanting to face a challenge at the same time as raising money for incredible charities! 🏆💵 Check out their website for more information and application page! info.givestar.io/adventure-fo...

🌳Bushcraft 🌳 At Mount Cook Adventure Centre, we have been hosting amazing bushcraft sessions for years so know plenty! Whether you want to learn about building fires, animal tracking, plant identification or natural cordage, you'll be in the right place! Book a trip now at www.mountcook.uk/

This week we are hosting the amazing @alleynsschool.bsky.social for residential in our building and camping at our off-site pitches! Parliament News have stated the importance of school residentials, read here... parliamentnews.co.uk/outdoor-educ...

Yesterday, our marketing manager and marketing apprentice headed out to the Peak District National Park for a networking event with Visit Peak District! We helped build an accessible path and drainage with 10 other marketers and volunteers! Thank you @peakdistrict.bsky.social #PeakDistrictProud

Fantastic work from Holly at Kidney Care UK - The impact of the annual residential weekend for young adults is immensely positive on everyone involved, including our team!

We hope all schools had a lovely May half term last week!😊 If you want to know more about the benefits of school residentials and why you should think about a school trip to Mount Cook Adventure Centre, read our new blog now! 📰🤩 www.mountcook.uk/post/buildin...

We had an amazing week working with EQUANS for their Core Skills Development programme! They have faced many activities, from high ropes to archery to team building challenges, and mastered all of them. We have really enjoyed our time with you, thank you! 😄 🧗‍♂️

Last week, Humberside Police hosted their annual Night Challenge - This year’s winners were Girls Aloud from Goole Youth Action who have won a trip to Mount Cook Adventure Centre! Congratulations and we look forward to seeing you at our centre soon! 👮‍♀️🥳 #NightChallenge #HumbersidePolice

Lovely, sunny sights at our on-site firepit, including some fossilised crinoids! Hope everyone has a lovely weekend 🌞

We have been receiving some lovely feedback this year, thank you to the wonderful groups! Hope everyone has a great bank holiday weekend 😊

The sun is out and we're feeling adventurous! We're very lucky to be in a great area with lots to do. Read our latest blog and find out more about what you can do in Wirksworth. www.mountcook.uk/post/local-a...

Really exciting news for outdoor enthusiasts in Derbyshire! Well done to Peak UK and Paddlepeak for getting this amazing project off the ground, we can't wait to see the finished results. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Here's some Fri-Yay #feedback from a school who visited us for a #residential this year to warm your heart on this cold winters day ❄

Activity highlight: #Bushcraft! Bushcraft is a great activity for adults and children alike. Learn survival skills like plant and tree ID, fire lighting and making cordage out of natural materials. This activity can supplement #forestschool activities too!

We're more than just school trips! Mount Cook offers a wide range of activity filled programmes and events for businesses. Whether its an #AGM, a #teambuilding event, or a #CSR day, we can create a fun and engaging outdoor programme that benefits your organisation. www.mountcook.uk/corporate-gr...

Balloon and lantern releases create litter and #plasticpollution in landscapes and seas that can harm the environment, wildlife and livestock. Celebrate special occasions and loved ones by planting trees, wildflowers, or bee and butterfly gardens instead! Pic via Keep Britain Tidy

Happy December everyone! Outdoor activities don't slow down in the #winter at Mount Cook Adventure Centre. The views from our #zipwire are even more spectacular in the snow. #derbyshire #wirksworth #peakdistrict

We had an absolutely amazing day planting over 1,800 trees in Wirksworth, Derbyshire with Rab and the Derbyshire Wildlife Trust! In the next 5 years, these trees will start to become a diverse woodland that hosts a range of biodiversity. #rewilding #derbyshire #nature #treeweek2025

Mount Cook Adventure Centre features in this weeks Truly Madly Derby Podcast by the wonderful presenter Sally Pepper! We talk about the benefits of the outdoors in a post-covid world and how Mount Cook delivers this through adventure. www.pepperdawesmedia.com/trulymadlyde...

Fabulous sunny/snowy day at Mount Cook today! It's the last day of our residents #schooltrip today. Winter is an amazing time for a unique #outdoorlearning experience. Snowy weather helps build #resilience, and gets young people thinking about how to stay safe in different environments.

Hi! We're Mount Cook Adventure Centre - an outdoor activity centre based on the edge of the #peakdistrict. We offer outdoor activities like #rockclimbing, zip wire, #archery, #orienteering and #bushcraft at our beautiful eco friendly centre.