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Castle Head

Lake District

Castle Head Field Centre

Castle Head Field Centre lies between the fells of the Lake District and the shores of Morecambe Bay, in a secluded corner of north west England. The Centre includes an impressive Georgian house built by John Wilkinson, the Iron Master, which is enhanced by a Victorian verandah. Surrounded by its 20 hectares of grounds, Castle Head presents a sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Outdoor Classroom

The environs of Castle Head provide an unparalleled range of habitats including salt marshes, sand dunes, tidal rivers, freshwater lakes and rivers, moorlands, high fell, limestone pavement and cliffs, and varieties of woodland and grassland. For geographers there are opportunities to study upland glaciation, soils, ecosystems, agriculture, settlements and hydrology. The area has a long history of human influence and is ideal for inquiry and issues-based approaches; for example, National Park management, nuclear power and sustainable development.

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view from Lindalecanoeing at Coniston

Individuals & Families

The FSC offers leisure and professional training courses covering virtually every aspect of learning about the countryside, its wildlife and the environment. Castle Head offers specialist and combination courses in natural history, outdoor adventure, local history, traditional arts and crafts.

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Professional Development

The FSC is committed to career development and professional training in the environment and is one of the UK's leading providers of taxonomic training. Each year we offer a wide range of courses, many of which are accredited and certified by awarding bodies, to help individuals develop their skills.

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