Ready for a real challenge?

Unique to Bristol, this challenge combines physical, cerebral and spatial awareness skills by combining elements of adventure racing, treasure hunting and problem solving. Think 'The Crystal Maze meets the Krypton Factor meets Challenge Anneka' (if you can remember!). The Challenge involves a series of fascinating, testing and fun activities that require cooperation, teamwork and initiative. This activity has been specifically designed with team working in mind so as to be ‘All Inclusive’, in that it will appeal to as wide a range of participants as possible.

Undertaken on foot (and also by canoe or bike depending on the chosen activity format) the Urban challenge is suitable for people of all fitness levels and abilities and will leave you with an unforgettable and rewarding experience.

The Urban Adventure Challenge involves two or more teams competing against each other to complete a series of challenges, problems, conundrums and tasks in order to score points for their team. The Urban Challenge is conveniently set around Bristol's harbourside and other interesting areas in close proximity.

There are many varied elements to the game, each requiring different skills and abilities. Challenges include:

Problem solving. Where teams need to crack codes, answer cryptic questions, and work out solutions to challenges.

Navigation & Observation. Requiring teams to use map & compass to navigate around the various challenge areas whilst trying to complete the given tasks.

Decision-making. Where teams need to think quickly and logically in order to maximise their chances of attaining a high score.

Physical Challenges. Optional challenges can include canoe or mountain bike orienteering in which teams (or selected team members) resort to peddle or paddle power. Aerial rope challenges requiring dedicated teamwork to get one or all team members up or down a cliff face.

Above all the aim of the challenge is to have fun.

This activity offers an outstanding opportunity for those with a sense of adventure & fun, a healthy competitive spirit and the enjoyment of a challenge.

Each Urban Adventure Challenge can be tailored to your group's specific needs, abilities time constraints and budgets and can be run in a variety of different formats; Half or full days, with or without physical challenges

How it works (A brief overview)

We have thoroughly researched each Urban Challenge Location and have divided the game area into a number of ‘Sectors’. Each sector contains a range of challenges and tasks to be attempted. Points are given for each task correctly completed with some sectors scoring more highly than others. Points awarded for each sector vary depending on the complexity and number of the challenges contained within that sector and it’s proximity to the central game location. Decision-making therefore plays an important part throughout the duration of the game.

We start the activity with a group briefing (usually from our harbourside base) and split your group into teams. (Teams of between 4 – 6 is usual but we’ll liaise with you before hand with regards to numbers and desired game format)

Teams get given a game pack with maps, compass and instructions and are briefed on some of the important elements of the game regarding safety, timings and rules.

Teams then depart in order to attempt as many challenges as possible within the given time.

Teams reconvene at the given finishing location in order to calculate final scores and announce winners.

We fine tune and customise each Urban Adventure Challenge to meet your group’s specific needs, requirements, time constraints and budgets.

Each Urban Challenge can start and/or finish at a variety of locations and venues. E.g. office, conference venue, hotel, pub, restaurant etc. We are happy to discuss this with you.

Due to the success and popularity of our Bristol Urban Adventure Challenge, we’ve designed similar challenges in a number of other towns and cities around the UK and are happy to discuss the option of setting up a bespoke Urban Challenge in any other location

Contact us directly in order to discus your requirements in greater detail and for prices.