Dive into a 3-hour water adventure with High Adventure near Keighley's Ponden Reservoir. Perfect for families and groups aged 7+, paddle Canadian canoes and giant SUPs while learning new skills and enjoying lively water games.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness recommended to enjoy paddling and the water games comfortably.
Wildlife
History
Ponden Reservoir, built in the late 19th century, supports local water needs and offers a scenic foothold in the region’s industrial evolution.
Conservation
High Adventure operates with low-impact principles, emphasizing catch-and-release ethics and ensuring minimal disturbance to local wildlife habitats.
High Adventure
Dive into a 3-hour water adventure with High Adventure near Keighley's Ponden Reservoir. Perfect for families and groups aged 7+, paddle Canadian canoes and giant SUPs while learning new skills and enjoying lively water games.
High Adventure is an outdoor activity provider based in Cowling, England, featured on The Adventure Collective. The organisation offers a range of short, supervised experiences designed for families and groups. Activities include a 2-hour Bushcraft Skills Workshop taught in a dedicated outdoor classroom where participants build shelters, practise fire-lighting, and enjoy brewing bush tea and roasting marshmallows. High Adventure runs an Aerial Adventure (2 hours) that includes a zip line, a Leap of Faith trapeze bar, and abseiling from a climbing wall; professional instructors are provided for aerial activities. The Canoe Rafts and Giant SUPs session is a 3-hour water adventure for participants aged 7 and up and includes buoyancy gear, Canadian canoes, giant stand-up paddle boards, games, and skills coaching in a supervised setting. High Adventure also lists an Archery and Axe Throwing experience. All activity descriptions reflect the sessions as presented on The Adventure Collective listing. High Adventure focuses on short-duration, activity-led experiences suitable for mixed-age family groups and organised groups. Safety equipment and instructor supervision are specified for relevant activities (for example, buoyancy gear for water activities and professional instructors for aerial activities). Visitors and bookers can reference The Adventure Collective listing for High Adventure for current availability and booking details. High Adventure’s offerings are presented as distinct, time-limited sessions that combine practical outdoor skills, adventure elements, and group-friendly formats.
Location
Cowling, England
Base located in Cowling, England
Tours Offered
4 experiences
Bushcraft, Archery, Aerial, Canoe/SUP
Session Length
2–3 hours
Activity durations per listing
Minimum Age
7+ (water)
Water activities from age 7
Find the right session — bushcraft, aerial challenges, canoe and SUP fun, or archery and axe throwing — and check availability on The Adventure Collective.
Wear sturdy, closed-toe footwear
Avoid Crocs, flip-flops, or wellies; footwear must stay secure if you fall in.
Bring a full change of clothes
You’ll likely get wet, so pack towels and dry clothing for after the session.
Arrive early to get fitted
Arrive a few minutes before the start to receive your buoyancy aid and safety briefing.
Use the slipway gate at Ponden Reservoir
Meeting point is at the reservoir’s slipway, not High Adventure’s main base in Cowling.
Closed-toe water shoes
Protect your feet and stay secure while getting in and out of the watercraft.
Quick-dry clothing
Light, moisture-wicking layers keep you comfortable on warm days.
summer
Warm base layer
Adds comfort when temperatures drop during autumn outings.
fall
Waterproof jacket
Protects against spring showers and wind on open waters.
spring