The Institute for Outdoor Learning encourages outdoor learning by developing quality, safety and opportunity to experience outdoor activity provision and by supporting and enhancing the good practice of those who work in the outdoors.
IOL is a key player in representing and lobbying on behalf of the sector.

IOL supports your work whether you are a professional outdoor practitioner, field study officer, instructor, teacher, youth worker, outdoor leader, management development trainer, student or anyone involved in learning outdoors.

Whether you enjoy recreation, expeditions, bush-craft, adventure, therapy, teaching or learning in the mountains, hills or wilderness, on water or land, in rural or urban areas, there will be benefits to you to visit this site or to become an active member. IOL Membership offers you the opportunity to widen your horizons of influence and networks, develop your outdoor career and gain access to deals on outdoor learning publications, outdoor professional insurance, gear, training and more.

Find out more about how IOL is funded and how you can add more value to your membership subscription.

This site is updated daily. Please email if you spot broken links or errors.

Institute for Outdoor Learning
The Barn : Plumpton Old Hall : Plumpton : Penrith : Cumbria : CA11 9NP : UK

Tel: +44 (0)1768 885 800

Fax: +44 (0)1768 885 801

Email: institute@outdoor-learning.org

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This site is updated daily. Please email if you spot broken links or errors.