Summary
| Duration | Full Day, Half Day |
|---|---|
| Environment | Forest, River |
| Locations | Hamsterley Forest OASES Led |
| Subject | Geography |
| Key Stage | KS2, KS3 |
The River Bedburn will guarantee a truly unique outdoor experience every time as it runs its course that little bit differently each day! Working in groups, pupils will immerse themselves in measuring, recording, observing and responding to the river’s profile, flow, depth and all the associated physical landscape features. Be ready to go with the flow in your all-action, learning journey all about rivers.
| Duration | Full Day, Half Day |
|---|---|
| Environment | Forest, River |
| Locations | Hamsterley Forest OASES Led |
| Subject | Geography |
| Key Stage | KS2, KS3 |

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