INTRODUCTION 1
OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCES
Adventure Based Experiential Learning; A Keynote Address
Anthony Richards, Director of Youth Research Unit, Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia 5
Young People and the Countryside: Setting the Scene
Colin Logan, Director of Operations, Youth Hostels Association 13
Young People and the Countryside: Opportunities for Adventure
Roger Putnam, Chairman, National Association for Outdoor Education and Director ‘Outdoor Adventure and Challenge for Youth’ Project (1987/89) 19
The Countryside and Young People: Managing the Impact
John Gittins, Director, Cheshire Landscape . Trust 25
Dawning of a New Age? The Hunt Report
Michael Hobbs, Director, Duke of Edinburgh Award 41
Delivering Opportunities by Working Together
Noel Boaden, Professor of Continuing Education, Liverpool University 44
SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS
Introduction 53
Improving Information
Shane Winser, Information Officer, Royal Geographical Society 54
Enhancing the Quality
Wallace Keay, National Technical and Safety Adviser, Duke of Edinburgh Award 56
Expanding Resources
Roger Orgill, Senior Development Officer, Countryside and Water Recreation, The Sports Council 57
Developing Management and Leadership
Robert Pettigrew, Chairman, Mountain Walking Leader Training Board and Principal Officer, Cleveland County Youth Education Service 59
Safeguarding the Environment
Roger Putnam, Chairman, National Association for Outdoor Education and Director ‘Outdoor Adventure and Challenge for Youth Project (1987/89) 62
Feedback Paper from Workshop Discussions
Richard Broadhurst, Recreation Officer, Forestry Commission 64
YOUNG PEOPLE’S PERSPECTIVES
Introduction . 71
Young People’ s Perspectives I
Tracy Murphy, Greater Manchester Youth Association 72
Young People’s Perspectives II
John Weston, Trafford Adventure Group 74 Panel Discussion 77
ACCOMMODATING A VARIETY OF ADVENTURES
Adventure Opportunities for Young People in the Remote Areas of the National Parks of England and Wales
Keith Clarkson, Youth and Schools Liaison Officer, Losehill Hall, Peak District National Park 87
Adventure in the Outdoors: Doorstep Opportunity
Tony Sainsbury, Assistant Director, Sport and Recreation, Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council 91
A Model for the Future: the Community Approach to Adventure
Norman Stanier, Director, The Ackers Trust 97
DISCUSSION AND SUMMING UP
Discussion 103
Summing Up
Roger Clarke, Director-Policy, Countryside Commission and CRRAG Chairman 112