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Welcome to Vertical Descents Cornwall:
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The Home of Adventure Activities Cornwall
Posted on January 13, 2011 | No CommentsWelcome to Vertical Descents Cornwall….home of the ultimate fun packed adventure. Specialists in Coasteering, Kite sports, Sea Kayaking and Surfing. Based in Cornwall we are at the heart of all adventure ocean sports. Our Adventure centre based near Newquay is a mobile unit which will travel to where ever you are on holiday in Cornwall to run activities to locations as close to you as possible. Our mobile adventure centre can be found whizzing around Cornwall delivering action packed adventure...
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Coasteering
Coasteering with Vertical Descents Cornwall the UK’s leading coasteering company. Our expertise has grown over 12 years and we now have a range of routes, both long and short, suitable for all occasions, ages and fitness levels. Safety is paramount and our instructors will ensure you have a safe yet exhilarating fun packed time with us. Read more: [click here]
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Groups
Here at Vertical Descents Cornwall we cater for all different types of groups, as well as individuals. These range from Stag weekends, Hen parties, Scout groups, School groups right through to Corporate and Team Building weekends. We also offer discounts on large bookings – so why not call us to discuss your requirements. Read more: [click here]
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Activity Days
All of our activity day packages are designed to make your adventure experience in Cornwall as easy and hassle free as possible. Vertical Descents prides itself on offering quality activities and added value. Read more: [click here]
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Mountain Biking
Mountain Biking is a great way to explore the beauty of the Cornish coastline and the hills of the South west.Whether you want to develop your downhill and off road techniques or just simply take a leisurely ride around a quiet forest trail, our guides can cater for your needs. Read more: [click here]
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Kayaking
Kayaking is a unique and exciting way of going out on the water, whether it be in the Surf, on a river or in an estuary. Fun Yaks are two person inflatable, ridgid, highly manoeuvrability sit on top Kayaks. With no previous experience necessary we will teach you the skills required to ride the waves or cruise the cornish byways. Read more: [click here]
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Surfing
Stand-up surfing is one of the most popular and fastest growing board sports. It has deep routes from Hawaii and a long history in the U.K as a recognised adventurous activity. The sport of surfing is fun, exhilarating and a great buzz. It is great for fitness, water confidence and the pure pleasure of being close to the ocean. Read more: [click here]
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Latest Offers
Hurry limited early bird special offer on our activities! Book by Feb 14th 2012 on our wide range of activities in Cornwall and you can recieve a whole lotta love with a 10% discount on your booking* *This offer is not available inconjunction with any other offers or discounted packages. —————————————————————————————— Family, Schools, Stag group, Hen group, Military, Student, NUS discounts available. Discounts available on all group bookings. Please call or email us with details of your group. Call Now…
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More Activities
We have many other activities for you to chose from. Kayaking Waveski Mountain Biking Paintball Motor Sports Activity package days Military Adventure Training Hen group ideas Stag group ideas
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Gift Vouchers
Vertical Descents Activity Gift Vouchers are the ideal, fun and unique gift for any occasion. Why buy a gift voucher from Vertical Descents? * We have a Massive choice of Activities * Pick an Activity or put an amount on the Voucher from £15 to £100. * Can be used in Cornwall or Scotland * Valid for a year * Personalised Voucher System * Can provide your Gift in a hurry direct to you via email * A Friendly…
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Home
Home is where the heart is and we love what we do. Specialists in Coastal Watersports and Kite Sports we offer the very best activities available. We pride ourselves on offering bespoke activities for everyone, Group or Individual. We will guarantee you a Great Adventure, wherever you are in the South West. Based in Newquay, Cornwall we easily access all the best locations for Coasteering, Surfing, Power kiting and much more. A stones throw from the rest of Cornwall we…
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Stag Groups
Stag Days and weekends in Newquay and all across Cornwall and Devon are our specialist areas, we can create a brilliantly bespoke Stag Experience, a day you will never forget, a weekend that wont go away. You name it and we will try and create it. We can organise Barbecue hampers, beer for after your activity, travel to the pub after you’ve earned your beers. Check out our Activity Days for ideas here are a few of the more popular…
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Coasteering
“Coasteering in Cornwall with Vertical Descents was amazing fun and couldn’t be better.” Jane, Notts. Vertical Descents Coasteering Prices from Only £25pp Enquire for full details Coasteering – Half Day (3 Hrs) £40 per person Coasteering – Full Day (6 Hrs) £65 per person Group Discounts Small groups 1 to 1 Sessions Available. Starting at 9.30am, 1.30 pm or 4.30 pm Vertical Descents is the UK’s leading coasteering company. Our expertise has grown over 12 years and we now have a range…
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Surf School
Surf Lessons Stand-up surfing is one of the most popular and fastest growing board sports. It has deep routes from Hawaii and a long history in the U.K as a recognised adventurous activity. The sport of surfing is fun, exhilarating and a great buzz. It is great for fitness, water confidence and the pure pleasure of being close to the ocean. Click to find out more Body Boarding Vertical Descents offers Body boarding lessons to all ages and abilities. Body…
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Motor Sports
Quad Biking and Go Karting These two petrol guzzling activities are a real buzz and high paced Adventure. Quad Biking The ATV centre we use has a fantastic race course which offers berms, jumps, s bends and much more to put yourself and your friends into a dynamic challenge situation. The race course is used and enjoyed by all from begginer to proffesional there is something for everyone. Prices Start at £35 pp All of your protective equipment is supplied…
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Coasteering in Devon
Vertical Descents offers Coasteering in Devon Introductory Group Coasteering sessions, Extreme Coasteering, and Eco coasteering all available around the coast of Devon. Coasteering in South Devon is brilliant, the coastline is diverse and the wildlife and coastal features are immense. The locations are always usable no matter what the swell conditions we can always find a place to go and have a great adventure. Come Coasteering with Vertical Descents in Devon, we run Coasteering sessions in South Devon in various…
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Coasteering in Cornwall
Coasteering in Cornwall with Vertical Descents Vertical Descents offers Coasteering all over Cornwall from Newquay to Plymouth, Lands end to Bude. We can take you and your group on a real coasteering adventure where ever you desire in Cornwall. Our main Coasteering routes are based around Newquay as this offers a range of high quality alternatives what ever the weather and Sea state. We run on a daily basis from Newquay in the morning, afternoon and early evening. We can…
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Extreme Activities & Professional Services
We pride ourselves in offering the very best technical expertise to achieve your goals and dreams. Whether your a stunt coordinator, stunt professional, film & TV production, events coordinator, fund raiser or looking for a unique experience. Feel free to call or email us with your brief. Check out some of the work and amazing people we have helped below. Deano Dunbar loves to live life to the full and adrenaline sports is his passion. Deano has an awesome spirit…
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Terms & Conditions
Deposits. A non refundable deposit of 50% of the total amount is payable in order to secure your booking. The outstanding balance is payable no later than the day of your activity. Weekends are a particularly busy time throughout the year, so to avoid disappointment please book your trip as early as possible. Included in the cost of the activity is all of the necessary safety equipment and qualified and professional guides. In the interests of health and safety, alcohol…
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The Team
Vertical Descents was born in the Highlands of Scotland 1998. There the company has developed a well established Canyoning and White Water Rafting Centre. After many years of trading a natural progression to the ocean has seen Vertical Descents branching out and bringing coastline activities to Cornwall. Established by brothers Ben and Sam Starkie, Vertical Descents Cornwall offers the ultimate adventure for both individuals and groups. We tailor our activities to your needs. So if you are an extremist we…
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Testimonials
Below are some of the emails we have had from customers who came on activities with Vertical Descents. If you have been with us and would like to tell the world what you thought please don’t hesitate to be in touch and we will be pleased to get you on the website. Thanks for the great reports it makes it all worth while. ” Just wanted to say thanks for Saturday afternoon all the lads really enjoyed themselves. Thought your…
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Technical Expertise & Safety
We are affiliated with many organisations in order to offer the highest possible quality and safe service. Being experts in the field of swift water rescue and offering skills courses to the Fire Service and Mountain Rescue we feel that we are at a level of competency that ensures safe practice to all of our customers. All of our staff have qualifications in adventurous activities and all have had the highest level of in house training that can be provided….

![Coasteering Coasteering with Vertical Descents Cornwall the UK’s leading coasteering company. Our expertise has grown over 12 years and we now have a range of routes, both long and short, suitable for all occasions, ages and fitness levels. Safety is paramount and our instructors will ensure you have a safe yet exhilarating fun packed time with us. Read more: [click here]](http://www.verticaldescents.com/verticaldescents-cornwall/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/FeaturedImage-Corn-SeaDrips-195x110.gif)
![Groups Here at Vertical Descents Cornwall we cater for all different types of groups, as well as individuals. These range from Stag weekends, Hen parties, Scout groups, School groups right through to Corporate and Team Building weekends. We also offer discounts on large bookings – so why not call us to discuss your requirements. Read more: [click here]](http://www.verticaldescents.com/verticaldescents-cornwall/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/FeaturedImage-Corn-GroupSwim-195x110.gif)
![Activity Days All of our activity day packages are designed to make your adventure experience in Cornwall as easy and hassle free as possible. Vertical Descents prides itself on offering quality activities and added value. Read more: [click here]](http://www.verticaldescents.com/verticaldescents-cornwall/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/FeaturedImage-Corn-CoasteerGirlsBus-195x110.gif)
![Mountain Biking Mountain Biking is a great way to explore the beauty of the Cornish coastline and the hills of the South west.Whether you want to develop your downhill and off road techniques or just simply take a leisurely ride around a quiet forest trail, our guides can cater for your needs. Read more: [click here]](http://www.verticaldescents.com/verticaldescents-cornwall/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/FeaturedImage-mtb-195x110.gif)
![Kayaking Kayaking is a unique and exciting way of going out on the water, whether it be in the Surf, on a river or in an estuary. Fun Yaks are two person inflatable, ridgid, highly manoeuvrability sit on top Kayaks. With no previous experience necessary we will teach you the skills required to ride the waves or cruise the cornish byways. Read more: [click here]](http://www.verticaldescents.com/verticaldescents-cornwall/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/FeaturedImage-Corn-funyay2-195x110.gif)
![Surfing Stand-up surfing is one of the most popular and fastest growing board sports. It has deep routes from Hawaii and a long history in the U.K as a recognised adventurous activity. The sport of surfing is fun, exhilarating and a great buzz. It is great for fitness, water confidence and the pure pleasure of being close to the ocean. Read more: [click here]](http://www.verticaldescents.com/verticaldescents-cornwall/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/FeaturedImage-Corn-Surf1-195x110.gif)



















