Humphrey Head Centre for Outdoor Education is located five miles south of Lake Windermere on the shores of Morecambe Bay.

The centre is an isolated building which occupies a superb position overlooking the estuary of the River Kent with its ceaseless tidal changes and vast population of wading birds. Not far away, to the north, are the fells and lakes of the Lake District National Park giving boundless opportunity for study and activity.

Key Facilities

Programme and Activities

The teacher in charge and one full time teacher work alongside visiting staff on a variety of programmes tailored to the needs of individual groups.  A proportion of outdoor pursuits may be included as the centre is fully equipped to provide this. Schools may, however, use the centre facilities to operate any type of programme desired.

A Variety of Studies on-site

Environmental studies, Geology, Field studies, Ornithology.

Water pursuits

Sailing, rafting, canoeing, freshwater studies, seashore and marsh habitats.

Off-site activities

Rock climbing and orienteering.

For more information on Humphrey Head Centre and available dates, check our course vacancies or use our feedback form.

How to Find Humphrey Head Centre

From Junction 36 on the M6, travel north west on the A590 towards Kendal. DO NOT CONTINUE ON THE ROAD TO KENDAL.. Filter off left heading south west on the A590 heading for Barrow/Ulverston.

At the first roundabout you meet, leave the A590 on the B5277 heading for Grange over Sands.  After passing through Grange, you will pass through Allithwaite village, past the prominent pub Guide over Sands.

Shortly after the Pheasant Inn on a 90 degree bend, the road narrows and you will see the left turn for Humphrey head. Narrow road needs care, cross the railway, bear left at the dodgy 3-way junction, a sharp 90 degree bend and you're almost there. First gear up the hill!