Rock Climbing in the Lake District & UK

 

Fancy some rock climbing? Our rock climbing courses offer something for everyone. Therefore we have a selection of Rock Climbing courses to choose from. Beginners through to seasoned climbers, we will tailor the day/s to YOUR requirements, and YOUR needs. Because the Lake District is our main base, it therefore means that it’s an ideal place to learn, as well as being the suggested birthplace of British Rock Climbing.

Rock climbing in the Lake District is varied and offers so many great venues, as well as having it’s very own unique quality. Likewise we don’t just don’t confine ourselves to climbing in the Lake District, and regularly operate Rock Climbing courses from the crags and outcrops of Scotland and Wales.

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Booking:

To simply book a place either call or pay a £50 deposit via the Paypal button below. The remainder of the balance to be paid once type of course and dates are finalised. This reserves you’re Rock Climbing space. For specific dates contact us beforehand.

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Links:

Rock Climbing Tips: Here

Classic Rock List: Here

Petzl Belay Advice: Here

Rock Climbing Courses UK:

 

Four day Climbing Course

Our four day Climbing course really sets you on the right path for climbing knowledge, know how and the correct procedure. Therefore this course would be suitable for people wanting to learn about the sport, also people wanting to progress on the path of learning to lead. Likewise for people requiring a ‘tune up’ or for those requiring further knowledge. Clients go away from this course feeling empowered and ready to take it to their own next level.

The climbing wall is a totally different sport to outdoor climbing. Therefore a climbing course is the way to go especially when considering safety aspect, let alone getting to grips with the know how of what to do when climbing outdoors. Likewise some have climbed outside before but want to know if what they have been doing is correct, and or learn new skills and become slicker. During the course you will learn:

What the course covers:

  • Tying in – More to this than people think
  • Equipment – why, what, where?
  • Movement on rock
  • Climbing on different rock and features – slabs, faces, cracks etc
  • Basic knots
  • Making safe at a belay
  • Building belays
  • Abseiling
  • Prusiks
  • Retreating safely
  • Lot’s of climbing!
  • And tons more

 

As always we get as much climbing in as we possibly can. The above list is by no means complete, and when we meet we will ask you YOUR goals and aspirations for the week. Further questions can be sent to us via the usual ways if needed, and we guarantee you’ll come away with stacks of further knowledge.

Pricing:

4 day Rock Climbing course:

1-1 £720

1:2 £395 per person.

3 day Rock Climbing course:

1-1 £550

1-2 £295 per person. 

A £50 deposit will book your place. See our Contact and Pricing page for more details.

For larger groups of 8 persons, please get in touch for pricing.

* Larger groups are fine. Further instructor/s will need to be hired for larger groups.

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Below you can find various climbing options. These can be either half day, full day, or longer courses if required. Ask for more information. In brief

 

Introduction to Climbing

Designed to suit beginners to the sport, so no rock climbing experience is necessary.  The day will involve looking at the basics needed to start out, and of course climbing as much rock as we can throughout the day. Likewise if you go Rock Climbing in the Lake District with us then we generally use a ‘bottom roping’ system, which means we squeeze in lots of Rock Climbing. Additionally it also means we can get you climbing in a safe and relaxed environment.

Numbers

Large and small groups can be accommodated.  All equipment and tuition is provided, and either a half day or a full day can be booked.

Pricing:

Prices start from as little as £35 per head. Depending on group size.

A £50 deposit will book your place. See our Contact and Pricing page for more details.

For larger groups of 8 persons, please get in touch for pricing.

* Larger groups are fine. Further instructor/s will need to be hired for larger groups.

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From Indoor to Outdoor

This is aimed at those people who so far have done all or most of their Rock Climbing on an artificial wall.  You may now be feeling inquisitive, and ready to see what outdoor Rock Climbing is all about. Therefore we will guide you through the essentials of outdoor Rock Climbing. During the course you will learn the skills required to operate efficiently outside whilst climbing.

Numbers

Large and small groups can be accommodated. All equipment and tuition is provided, and either a half day or a full day can be booked.

Prices:

Prices start from as little as £35 per head. Depending on group size.

A £50 deposit will book your place. See our Contact and Pricing page for more details.

For larger groups of 4 persons, please get in touch for pricing.

* Larger groups are fine. Further instructor/s will need to be hired for larger groups.

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Multi Pitch Climbing

This is available for beginners through to seasoned climbers. Some climbing experience is advisable, but not essential.

The beauty about multi pitch climbing is the climbing flows more and puts you in some amazing places!

There is no shortage of multi pitch Rock Climbing in the Lake District. In other words we are spoilt for choice. Alternatively Scotland and Wales has some fantastic (If not the most accessible-Wales?) multi pitch classics! For example see our Old Man of Stoer page to wet you’re appetite.

Numbers

A maximum ratio per instructor is 1-2. A 1:3 ratio is ok on some climbs.  All equipment and tuition is provided, and either a half day or a full day can be booked

Prices:

Prices are per person:

1:1 – £190

1:2 – £100

A £50 deposit will book your place. See our Contact and Pricing page for more details.

For larger groups please get in touch for pricing.

* Instructor ratio 1:2 max. Further instructor/s will need to be hired for larger groups.

Classic Climb Days

Ken Wilson’s Classic Rock book, covers suggested classics of UK Rock Climbing. I completed the list many years back, and not all in my opinion are ‘classics’. Some are more survival than enjoyment. Therefore we have put together a list of some classic UK climbs. There are many more ‘classics’ and if you have always wanted to climb one then do get in touch.

Lake District Rock Climbing classics:

Little Chamonix – Shepherds Crag Borrowdale – VD

Troutdale Pinnacle – Black Crag Borrowdale – Severe

Botterill’s Slab – Scafell crag – VS 4c

Eliminate ‘A’ – Dow crag – VS 4c

 

Scottish Rock Climbing classics:

Tower Ridge – Ben Nevis – D

Agag’s Groove – Buachaille Etive Mor – VD

Original Route – Old Man of Stoer – HS / VS

The Needle – Shelter stone crag – E1 5b

 

Welsh Rock Climbing classics:

Direct Route – Milestone Buttress – VD

Grooved Arete – Tryfan – HVD 4a

Main Wall – Cyrn Las – HS 4b

A Dream of White Horses – Gogarth north stack – HVS 5a

Numbers

A maximum ratio per instructor is 1-2. On some climbs 1-3 can be accommodated.  All equipment and tuition is provided, and either a half day or a full day can be booked.

Prices:

Prices are per head:

1:1 – £190

1:2 – £100

A £50 deposit will book your place. See our Contact and Pricing page for more details.

For larger groups please get in touch for pricing.

* Instructor ratio 1:2 max. Further instructor/s will need to be hired for larger groups.

 

Sea Cliff Climbing

These days are designed for climbers who lead climb or second to a VS standard & would like to but possibly so far haven’t ventured out onto the costal sea cliffs. We will most likely use the beautiful Welsh sea cliffs for our climbing. These include Gogarth, Pembroke, and the Orkneys. Check out our Old Man of Hoy page. It has to be said, these days require a confident approach. Rock Climbing on sea cliffs is very different than our Rock Climbing in the Lake District days. You will often find yourself on small ledges above the pounding sea. That said it’s an amazing and truly unique experience. Once done never forgotten and most want to go back form more. rock climbing

Numbers

A maximum ratio per instructor is 1-2. All equipment and tuition is provided.

Prices:

Prices are per head:

1-1 – £225

1:2 – £125

A £50 deposit will book your place. See our Contact and Pricing page for more details.

For larger groups please get in touch for pricing.

* Instructor ratio 1:2 max. Further instructor/s required for larger groups.

Learning to Lead

This is aimed at those people who are at the stage of wanting to learn to lead climb outdoors. Likewise it could be that you have some experience of lead climbing, and require some tips and tricks that’ll refine and build on your existing knowledge.

Moreover on one of our rock climbing courses, we aim to increase your own knowledge by building on what you already know. Building belays, where to stand, reading the next pitch, and rope work. These are just some of the things we’ll look at. After you’re time has finished with us, we guarantee you’ll go away with increased climbing knowledge.

On the other hand you may feel you’re confident with the above and want to push you’re grade. Our climbing coaches will be beside you –literally to offer advice, hints and tips along the way.

Improvised Self Rescues & Advanced Rope Work

These days are great for learning simple tried and tested rescue techniques when out climbing.

Firstly we’ll look at what to do if a crisis occurs? And furthermore look at how to avoid one happening. Below are some of the points covered:

  • Hoist – Partner gets stuck, now what?
  • Going off route
  • Prusiks and their uses
  • Escaping the system
  • Ascending a rope
  • An injured climber

 

Numbers

Learn to Lead courses work best with a ratio of 1:2. Preferably this would be your regular climbing partner. No problem if not we can sometimes pair people up if they are on holiday solo, or struggle for climbing partners. A maximum ratio per instructor is 1-2. On some climbs 1-3 can be accommodated.  All equipment and tuition is provided.

Prices:

Prices are per head:

1:1 – £190

1:2 – £100

A £50 deposit will book your place. See our Contact and Pricing page for more details. For larger groups please get in touch for pricing.

* Instructor ratio 1:2 max. Further instructor/s required for larger groups.

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‘Climb the mountains and get their good tidings’ ”John Muir