Peak District
Outdoor Gift Ideas: Why an Experience Beats Another Thing
Most of us have enough stuff. What people remember are the days out: the first time they topped out on a gritstone route, squeezed through a cave passage by headtorch or found their way across Kinder Scout with a map and compass. That's why an outdoor experience makes such a good present, for birthdays, Christmas, anniversaries or just because.
Why give an experience?
- It's memorable. A day in the hills is something they'll talk about for years.
- It's something new. Plenty of people would love to try climbing or caving but never quite get round to booking it.
- It can be shared. Book two places and do it together.
- It builds skills that last, like navigation or lead climbing, opening the door to years of adventures.
How our gift vouchers work
Our gift vouchers are simple:
- Any amount: vouchers come in £10 steps, so you can choose a value to suit your budget. They can be used against any of our courses.
- Or a specific course: if you already know what they'd love, open any of the courses below and choose to buy it as a gift voucher.
- Instant: every voucher arrives straight away by email, ready to print or forward. Perfect for last-minute presents.
- Something to unwrap: add a printed voucher at checkout and we'll post it to you or straight to the recipient.
- Long validity: vouchers are valid for 12 months, and once redeemed they can be used to book a course up to 12 months ahead, giving up to two years in total.
Gift ideas for every kind of person
For the indoor climber: take them from the wall onto real Peak District rock. Not sure where they'd go next? Our guide to which climbing course is right for you explains the options.
For the boulderer: a day at some of the best boulders in the world, with all the pads provided.
For the walker: a navigation course, so they can plan and walk their own routes with confidence. Right Way in a Day for a quick start, or the two-day NNAS Bronze award.
For the adventurous: a day underground in the White Peak. All the kit is provided and it's great fun whatever the weather.
For the rider: the Peak's natural trails, with bike hire available from our neighbours at The Bike Garage.
For the whole family: a private family session, climbing, caving, biking or hiking, planned around your group.
For the outdoor professional in the making: a Mountain Leader or Rock Climbing Instructor course from our instructor qualifications.
Prefer to give kit?
Our sister business, The Adventure Hub, stocks outdoor and climbing equipment, from chalk bags to ropes. Pair a voucher with a piece of kit and you've got the perfect present.