North Coast Challenge

• Tuition from industry-leading coasteering instructors
• Wetsuits, buoyancy aids, helmets and insurance
• Lockbox for valuables and clothes storage
• Heated changing rooms, hot showers and male/female toilets at our brand-new centre
• Full safety briefing
• Comprehensive instruction on correct techniques for traversing, jumping and water entry/exits
• 10% discount off further Newquay Activity Centre activities
• Wildlife and coastal heritage information along the route
• A no-pressure environment; if you’d like to miss a section or a jump – no worries!
• Discount card for après-coasteering food and drink at local bars and cafes
• A dog sitter if you require – contact us for details
• 15% off at Newquay’s Rip Curl store

What Is The North Coast Challenge?

A coastal exploration like no other! Get set to explore caves, swim through the sea, climb, leap, and laugh along our epic coasteering route. The North Coast Challenge will push your boundaries and boost your confidence in the most thrilling and enjoyable way possible!

The two-hour experience kicks off by getting you kitted out in a wetsuit, buoyancy aid and helmet in our on-site heated changing rooms. Our activity centre, located in the middle of Newquay also has lockboxes and storage for all your personal belongings.

Then it’s time to negotiate a route pioneered by shipwrecked sailors and tea-plundering pirates. You’ll quickly discover why we are #1 on TripAdvisor and offer the best coasteering experiences in Newquay!

During our adrenaline-fuelled North Coast Challenge, you’ll explore the smugglers’ caves and craggy crevices of Newquay’s Gazzle headland. For those who have enjoyed our Adventure Gully coasteering experience, this is a more intense step up – it’s a great opportunity to learn new skills, explore new areas and climb exciting new routes. Navigate the coastline with our expert guides, wild swim between different sections of the route, traverse low-level stretches, ride natural rapids and leap from cliff ledges into deep water plunge pools.

We have a variety of routes to choose from that promise challenging and exhilarating adventures for all. We’ll never throw you in at the deep end and there are always alternative routes to tailor the adventure to your ability. You can choose the intensity – we’ve got your back and that’s a promise!

What’s more, our passionate team can teach you all about the marine life and heritage of the Cornish coastline. Look out for grey seals and listen up to the history of landmarks like the 14th-century Huer’s Hut that sits upon the headland.

What Equipment Do I Need?

We’ve got you covered when it comes to the technical kit. From our purpose-built centre, we will provide you with wetsuits, buoyancy aids and helmets. Once you’re comfortably kitted out in the warmth of our heated changing rooms, you’ll be given a full safety briefing and comprehensive instructions about correct coasteering techniques. You will cover how to enter and exit the water, traverse the cliff line and wild swim safely between sections of the route.

What Should I Bring?

Coasteering tackles a rugged coastal route so you’ll need to bring a pair of lace-up shoes with hard soles. Old trainers that fit you well will be perfect. If you don’t have any, we can provide trainers for a small hire charge. Remember to bring some swimwear to go underneath your wetsuit and a towel for afterwards. You’ll want to make the most of our hot outdoor showers back at the base!

To find out more, check out our ultimate guide to coasteering.

We are the original Newquay Coasteering centre. Since launching our first route in 1999, we have pioneered the sport along this coastline, literally discovering and naming the famous “Adventure Gully.”

When you book with us, you are Coasteering with the industry leaders. Here is why we are the #1 rated provider in the UK:

The Original & The Innovators

We didn’t just follow the trend; we set it. We have catered to over 200,000 guests, more than any other coasteering company in the UK. Because of our vast experience, we have evolved beyond the standard route. We are the creators of unique hybrid adventures like Super SUP Coasteering, The Cornish Castaway, and Heritage Coasteering. If you want an experience you can’t get anywhere else, you come to us.

National Safety Leaders (NCC & AALA)

We help shape safety standards for the entire industry.

• We are registered members of the National Coasteering Charter (NCC).
• Our technical advice and sign-offs come from John Paul Eatock, NCC Regional Representative and widely recognised as the country’s foremost coasteering expert.
• We are fully AALA Licensed (Adventure Activities Licensing Authority) and hold an unblemished safety record backed by £10 million public liability insurance.

Elite Instructors (We Train the Competition)

Our standards are so high that we run the training courses other centres rely on. Many guides working in the local industry today were trained on our 3-month Outdoor Activity Instructor Academy Course. Every one of our leaders is:

• An SLSGB Beach Lifeguard
• Rigorously trained in our in-house “Coasteer Guide Training Course.”
• An expert in local geology, tides, and wildlife.

Trusted by the Best (VIP & Media)

We are the #1 choice for professionals who demand excellence. From elite sports teams to national media, we handle the groups that can’t afford a bad experience. We have hosted:

• The England Rugby Team & England Surfing Team
• BBC Radio One & The Gadget Show
• Christian Dior & The Sunday Times
• 3x Cornwall Tourism Award Winners