Roar Trails – Alternative Education at Birtley

Weekdays, Monday to Friday, based in the beautiful woodland setting here at the Birtley Estate.

Roar Trails, believe in the power of the outdoors to transform lives.

For over seven years we have successfully delivered outdoor-based alternative provision through our original platform, ROAR Outdoor.

Our journey began with a mission to support young people who were struggling to thrive in conventional educational settings. Whether due to exclusion, special educational needs, or challenges with engagement, we provided a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment rooted in nature & the outdoors.

Our programs have helped hundreds of learners rediscover their confidence, build resilience, and achieve meaningful progress — both emotionally and towards their EHCP targets. From woodland bushcraft to paddle sports, from mindfulness to employability, our hands-on, experiential approach has proven to be a powerful catalyst for change.

Today, we are proud to announce a new chapter: the evolution of our provision into Roar Trails, a standalone alternative education organisation. This transition reflects our growth, impact, and ambition. As we continue the road to becoming a Community Interest Company (CIC), our focus remains clear — to serve the diverse needs of learners with inclusion, passion, and purpose. Roar Trails is not just a name change — it’s a deepening of our commitment to being a trusted partner to schools, families, and local authorities, offering consistent, meaningful, and accredited outdoor learning pathways for children and young people of all ages.

For more information about Roar Trails visit our Partner Page here