Skern Lodge Outdoor Activity Centre

Skern Lodge Outdoor Activity Centre is in the perfect position to offer a huge range of adventurous activities in North Devon.

Activity holidays, short breaks and courses are available for a variety of group types, and packages can be tailored to suit not only your preferred level of adventure but also something to suit your pocket.

· Groups or a couple of friends
· Family breaks

· Adult Weekends
· Hen and stag parties
· A celebration with a difference

· School holiday adventure days

· RIB Powerboat charter

· Organised groups and clubs

Skern Lodge operates from an 18th Century converted farmhouse and courtyard within 22 acres of their own grounds. The centre is situated just outside the picturesque fishing village of Appledore, near Bideford in North Devon with the tidal waters of the Torridge estuary on the doorstep.

We guarantee the best treatment and exceptional staff team. 

We also are located only at 25 minutes from the city Barnstable. 

Any question or specific inquiry? Contact Skern Lodge Outdoor Activity Centre today and come along for a brilliant adventure!

Enjoy a river trip or practice some techniques in our heated outdoor swimming pool at Skern Lodge Kayaking!

Kayaking is a truly invigorating experience that gives you the freedom to be out on the water, exploring the beautiful surrounds at your own pace no matter your level of experience. Our professional and fully qualified instructors will teach you the correct techniques you need to get the most out of your time on the water.

It is also possible to work towards and gain BCU awards.

A great activity to get away from the hectic world for a while, excellent as a team building exercise or the perfect idea for a hen or stag party with a difference. Get in contact with Skern Lodge Kayaking to find out more.

Skern Lodge Rafting is a great way to get out on the water having fun!

If you want to take on river rafting, explore open waters, or even build your own raft and race it, our professional and qualified instructors will give you the tools you need to enjoy this great activity to the fullest in a safe and controlled environment..

Either organise your own group or join one of our pre arranged days which are available for adults and children throughout the school holidays.

A brilliant idea for a unique hen or stag party, an excellent team building event or just a great weekend away, contact Skern Lodge Rafting so we can tell you all about it.

Come and learn how to surf with Skern Lodge Surfing on some of the best beaches in the UK.

Devon and Cornwall have been the spot since the late 1960´s, a combination of sprawling sandy beaches and the warm Gulf stream make for an ideal environment to learn how to surf. Add to that our passionate and fully qualified instructors and no matter your level, we will have you standing up on your board and getting the most out of the surf in no time!

A great twist on the more traditional hen or stag party, excellent team building event, as well as being a awesome option to help you get into this rewarding sport. Contact Skern Lodge Surfing and get into it!

Feel like a special forces agent blasting through the water in the Skern Lodge Powerboat.

Used around the world by armed forces and those with a taste for power and speed, our rigid inflatable boat (also known as a RIB) is the perfect vessel for an adrenaline soaked experience. Riding along with one of our experienced and qualified instructors, you can learn to drive this high powered maritime machine, or we can drag you off behind the powerboat on an inflatable doughnut for a really wet and wild experience!

The perfect solution for an exciting hen or stag party, corporate event or if you just like getting out on the water. Get in touch with Skern Lodge Powerboating for more information.

Explore the stunning North Devon Coast with Skern Lodge Coasteering for a truly exciting experience.

Traverse sea level where the waves meet the rocky cliffs, swim in secluded bays and hidden sea caves and climb and scramble up the rocky cliffs to leap and abseil into the sea below. No matter your level of comfort or experience, our professional and experience guides will tailor the experience to suit you and your group for an amazing adventure sure to get your heart pumping.

A great way begin a truly fun hen or stag party, a great day out of the office as a team building exercise or just a great day out for those seeking adventure. Skern Lodge Coasteering have everything you need to a great experience, contact them to find out more.

Take on your greatest fears with Skern Lodge Climbing and leave them far behind you!

Climbing is a full body activity, great exercise and a fantastic way to challenge yourself and achieve new heights. No matter your level of skill, our experienced and qualified instructors will give you the correct equipment and instruction you need to have you scaling our man made course with ease, or we can take your group to the stunning sea cliffs of North Devon for a real challenge.

Your friend will never forget this unique hen or stag party, also a great team building exercise, or just a fun weekend. No matter your reasons contact Skern Lodge Climbing to find out more.

Ready, aim and LOOSE! With Skern Lodge Archery and release your inner Robin Hood, or Maid Marion!

This ancient sport requires determination, focus and skill and our fun days of adventure are a great way to develop these skills in a fun and safe environment. Our professional and experienced instructors will teach you the basic technique you need to hit the target consistently, and then lead you into a friendly competition where things will really heat up as you chase the ever elusive bulls-eye.

Be sure to contact Skern Lodge Archery to book a great day out with friends, whether you are planning a corporate event or part of a unique hen or stag party.

Discover the Tarka Trail with Skern Lodge Mountain Biking from North Devon all the way to Exeter.

Follow the River Torridge round Instow and Appledore on a course well suited for groups of mixed age and abilities, and take in some of the most beautiful scenery in England as you enjoy a this invigorating activity.

Perfect for a corporate day out, hen or stag do or just a fun weekend! Contact Skern Lodge Mountain Biking for more information.

Leave your better judgment behind and step backwards over the top of a cliff with Skern Lodge Abseiling.

With the correct gear and instruction provided by our fully qualified and experience instructors, this need not be a dangerous undertaking, and the feeling of overcoming your natural fear of heights is something to be experienced! We offer abseiling on site using our man made structure, as well as taking groups off-site around North Devon to some truly impressive and challenging sites.

Your friends will never forget this unique hen or stag party, abseiling also makes a great team building activity, or just a fun weekend activity! Contact Skern Lodge Abseiling for more information.

Skern Lodge Canopy is a hair raising, professionally built high ropes course standing 12 metres high and 150 metres long. Take on your greatest fears and overcome them in this fun day out.

As with all our activities, you will be provided with all the safety equipment you need, professional instruction and experienced supervision as you navigate Tight Rope Walking, High Beams, the Gladiator and even the Flying Trapeze, in an experience you will not soon forget.

This challenging but highly rewarding High Ropes course makes for a great event idea for a fun and memorable hen or stag party, corporate event, or just for a fun weekend with friends and family, contact Skern Lodge Canopy for more information.