Guided climbing

GUIDED ROCK CLIMBING

From £120 per person – 1 or 2 days

Private guided days out rock climbing, tailored to suit you. A perfect follow on to the introduction to rock climbing course and a great way to expand your outdoor climbing experience and have a go at trad climbing.

Guided climbing courses will cover how to be a safe and competent second. Whilst you won’t be lead climbing, you’ll be able to see how this works, learn how to remove and handle trad gear and build your base of experience for the next step in your climbing journey.

Location: Various available – see below
Timings: Start time: 09:30 – Finish time: 16:30
Course Ratio: 1:1 or 1:2
Cost: £200pp/day (1:1) or £120pp/day (1:2)
Minimum age: 18

Course Outcomes:

Learn how to second a lead climber
Increase knowledge of belaying and rope management
Learn how to remove and handle lead climbing protection
Climb some great single pitch trad routes and explore new venues

Prerequisites:

A reasonable level of fitness is required
You must be able to belay a climber and tie into a climbing rope
Outdoor climbing experience is not necessary if you have learnt to climb and belay at an indoor wall
Whilst climbing ability is not the most important factor, you will get most out of this course if you are able to climb grade 4a indoors on top-rope

What’s Included:

Expert Instruction
All rock climbing safety equipment is supplied including belaying device and karabiners, ropes, harness and helmet (although you are welcome to bring your own harness and helmet)

What’s not Included:

Climbing shoes
Personal equipment & clothing
Accommodation – This is a non-residential course
Travel to course location
Personal accident insurance
Food & Drink

Locations Available:

Peak District
Snowdonia
Dartmoor
Wye Valley and Bristol Area

If you’re not sure which location would suit you best, get in touch using the bookings form and we can discuss.

Dates Available:

This course can run on Fridays and weekends throughout the year, use the contact form below to enquire about your preferred dates. You can specify a particular date or provide a range (eg. a weekend in July or August).