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Welcome

Steve Banks Outdoors offers expeditions, courses and specialist outdoor holidays in the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales and Scotland. The company is run by Steve Banks, one of the UK's most experienced and qualified outdoor activity providers.

Specialising in small-group caving, sea kayaking and canoe trips to some of the wildest and most beautiful corners of Britain, Steve provides opportunities at levels to suit all adventure ambitions and experience.

He also runs summer and winter mountaineering courses and offers professional qualifications in caving and canoeing, as well as dedicated environmental courses for those interested in natural history and landscape. Although the majority of expeditions and courses are based in the UK, the programme includes several special excursions to continental Europe and further afield each year.

All expeditions and courses operate in line with the Steve Banks Outdoors philosophy; a holistic and personalised approach to experience and learning that will fully engage you mentally and physically.

Steve is always happy to discuss and advise on any aspect of outdoor and environmental activities. So, whether you're interested in a day out ‘joyriding’ in a high-performance racing dinghy, a week studying ecology on the Isle of Rum, a fortnight caving in France, or a stunning, self-sufficient journey by sea kayak, please don't hesitate to get in touch.