Activities for adults at Weymouth Outdoor Education Centre (WOEC)

Weymouth Outdoor Education Centre (WOEC) is situated on the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. It benefits from easy access to a variety of high-quality watersports and climbing venues. Within 8 miles you'll find:

• sheltered harbours and bays
• the fleet tidal lagoon
• tidal races
• Portland crags
• sea caves

Our experienced coaches and tutors are on hand to provide a safe, enjoyable and exhilarating experience, be it your first time at the sport or desire to enhance a specific skill.

We offer a range of taster sessions, guided paddles, and courses to meet your desired outcomes, including bespoke tuition for individuals or small groups.

To book or enquire about any of our activities, please email woec@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk 

Adults only rock climbing taster sessions

Join the team for a gentle introduction to rock climbing on the crags of Portland. This can be either your first ever climbing experience or a transition from indoor walls to real rock.

• Monday evenings 5:30pm to 9:30pm
• 21 July, 28 July, 11 August
• £55 per person, per session
• available to book one or multiple sessions
• minimum age 18 

Enjoy being fully immersed in nature as you climb the sea cliffs of Portland and listen to the waves below. Some of the crags (cliffs) are an adventure just to get to them, with the climb approaches requiring steady footing and being confident on uneven or exposed terrain. Once at the crag and climbing, you might even be watched by a nosy seal or capture a sighting of a dolphin in the bay from a very different perspective.

Transport and equipment are all provided; however, we will suggest you bring your own climbing shoes if you have them.

Small group size with two instructors.

To book, please email woec@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk 

Coasteer taster session

These are run as family sessions, however adults are welcome to book individually too. 

Please visit our family activity page for more information. 

SUP and kayak taster sessions 

These are run as family sessions, however adults are welcome to book individually too. 

Please visit our family activity page for more information. 

Ladies only taster sessions

Join our inspirational female* leaders on a series of mini adventures in and around Weymouth and Portland. With an encouraging and supportive group, you will have the opportunity to push yourself slightly out of your comfort zone and try new things. Choose from a variety of Friday or Saturday mornings. 

• £30 per person, per session
• available to book one or multiple sessions
• Transport and equipment are all provided

* On rare occasions the female leader might be working with a male leader as a team of two. 

Friday mornings 10am to 1pm

**2pm finish and priced at £55

Saturday mornings 9:30am to 12:30pm

**1:30pm finish and priced at £55

To book, please email woec@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk