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Bowles Rocks

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Laurence

Bush craft activities for schools

Revision Camps and Study Weekends

by LaurenceFebruary 25, 2026Leave a comment

A study camp at Bowles provide a perfect opportunity to get out of the classroom and into the outdoors during the run up the Year 6 SATs tests. Spending 50% of the day engaged in adventurous activities will ensure children…

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In school teambuilding

Team building and enrichment at your school!

by LaurenceFebruary 23, 20261 Comment

Looking for some team building, problem solving outdoor fun at school?  Our In-School Team will arrive at school in the morning and run a range of interactive team building activities. This can be done on a sports field or suitable…

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Bowles Rocks Bouldering Guide

by LaurenceMay 16, 2025February 23, 2026Leave a comment

The pictures are from Right to Left as this is how the crag is approached. The bouldering grades are in 'Font' grades. The text describes some of the harder bouldering problems. The coloured lines also show the grade. Green: grade…

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Outdoor Education Activity – Sound Maps

by LaurenceMarch 27, 2020May 12, 2022Leave a comment

Sounds maps are a great activity which can be done just about anywhere. https://youtu.be/3-Xyl6VJeSs Equipment needed PaperPenSomewhere you can hear the outdoorsImagination How to do it Simply head into the outdoors/balcony/door step. On a piece of paper, draw a picture…

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Setting up climbs on Southern Sandstone

by LaurenceJuly 18, 2019September 29, 2021Leave a comment

As a follow up to our rock climbing courses, we have created this post to remind people of some of the skills taught on the course. This information is best used in conjunction with one of our courses and not…

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Bowles Rocks Trust Ltd is a registered charity 305968. Registered in England and Wales, company number 808329
The Bowles Organisation Ltd, registered in England and Wales, company number 2569701

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Bowles
Sandhill Lane
Eridge Green
Tunbridge Wells
TN3 9LW

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Monday to Friday: 9am-5pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

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01892 665665

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01892 610600

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