The Outdoor Partnership works with clubs, schools, individuals, and cross-sector partners to strengthen the conditions that enable people in Coastal Cumbria to achieve their potential through outdoor activities, participation, volunteering, training, and education.
Molly is our Outdoor Activities Development Officer in Coastal Cumbria.
If you’d like to know more or are an outdoor activity club that would like to get involved, please contact Molly on 07516 507357 or molly.campion@outdoorpartnership.co.uk.
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The Outdoor Partnership has been bringing people and organisations together across Coastal Cumbria to create more opportunities and lasting impact. Here’s a quick look at what we’ve achieved lately…
Using climbing to support women experiencing health barriers.
REACH Women uses small-group beginner climbing programmes to support women experiencing barriers linked to their health, including gynaecological trauma and hormonal health challenges. Participants learn to climb together over a supported programme, building confidence, connection and a positive relationship with physical activity, with opportunities to continue climbing afterwards.
Want to learn more? Contact Abby at info@reachwomenclimbing.org
Using beach and coastal education to create more accessible ways for families to enjoy the outdoors.
Open Shores uses relaxed, practical beach and coastal activities to support children and families who may face barriers to traditional outdoor provision, including neurodivergent children and families. Sessions use the coastline as a space to explore, play, learn and build confidence, while our wider development work is helping community practitioners build the skills to offer similar opportunities within their own communities.
Want to learn more? Contact molly.campion@outdoorpartnership.co.uk
Helping families experience tidal canoeing on the Ravenglass Estuary.
Western Tides provides small, supported introductory canoeing sessions for families who may face financial, social or other barriers to accessing outdoor activities. Working with family support and community organisations, we introduce families to paddling in Ravenglass and help create connections into further outdoor opportunities on the West Coast.
Want to learn more? Contact Jack at jack@jackbavister.com
Outdoor learning and connection for home-educated children and their families.
Trails of Discovery brings home-educating families together in different locations across Coastal Cumbria for practical sessions exploring ecology, wildlife, geography and the local landscape. Alongside providing affordable educational opportunities, the programme helps families meet others, discover new outdoor spaces and connect with wider community and volunteering opportunities.
Want to learn more? Contact Anja at anja@taletrails.co.uk
Using fishing and sea angling to engage young people and create a route into long-term participation.
Of Coarse We Fish introduces young people, particularly boys aged 11–16, to coarse fishing and sea angling through supported sessions with local clubs, volunteers and youth organisations. Alongside learning practical fishing skills, we want young people to build connections with local clubs and discover an affordable outdoor activity they can continue independently.
Want to learn more? Contact Molly at molly.campion@outdoorpartnership.co.uk
Using outdoor activity to build skills, confidence and connections for refugees and asylum seekers.
ReRoute works alongside resettlement and community partners to help refugees and asylum seekers access outdoor activities and develop practical skills such as navigation and safe access to the countryside. The programme also creates connections into volunteering, training, qualifications and wider opportunities within the local outdoor community.
Want to learn more? Contact Molly at molly.campion@outdoorpartnership.co.uk
A supportive introduction to trail running for women in Whitehaven.
She Runs Free is a women-only Couch to 5K programme designed for beginners and women returning to physical activity. Over a structured programme, participants gradually build their trail running ability while developing confidence, friendships and the skills to continue running beyond the supported sessions.
Want to learn more? Contact Mel at info@duenorthevents.com
Helping women develop the confidence and practical skills to enjoy the hills.
Women’s Hills Skills combines supportive group walks with practical learning and opportunities to build outdoor confidence. The programme helps women develop the knowledge, connections and experience they need to progress from supported sessions towards enjoying the hills more independently.
Want to learn more? Contact Esther at ask@estherfoster.com
Connecting schools, community organisations and outdoor practitioners across West Cumbria.
The West Coast Outdoor Learning Network brings together people using outdoor learning with children and young people across the region. Through networking, practical CPD and shared learning, we help schools and organisations build skills, make local connections and create more opportunities for young people to learn outdoors.
Want to learn more? Contact Gina at gina@littlechatters.co.uk.
Alongside our development programmes, we work with local outdoor clubs and their volunteers to strengthen community outdoor provision. Support can include coach education and qualifications, volunteer development, equipment, inclusion, youth participation, governance and creating stronger connections between clubs and their local communities.
NGB Affiliated Outdoor Clubs We’re Supporting 2026–2027:
- Derwent Water Marina
- Bassenthwaite Sailing Club
- West Cumberland Orienteering Club
- Copeland Canoe Club
- Duddon Canoe Club
To find our more about the clubs we support, visit our Clubs page:
Research and Insight
Our development work is informed by local insight, conversations with communities and partners and wider research into outdoor participation, health, wellbeing and access.
