adult courses

Adult courses are for all aged 16 to 65. Catering for the individual to groups of 10 the choice of course will depend upon your experience in climbing. Overall the courses are a great way to challenge yourself, meet new people and learn the basics to get involved in a new sport.

All courses have an student : instructor ratio of at least 5:1

To book or enquire about any of the courses
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If you would prefer individual tuition tailored to your requirements please get in contact.

Note : We are currently booking for 2 Novice Courses to be run over the summer period (ending 1st September) due to focus on ‘The Climbing Zone’. After this date full availability resumes.

Taster Session

What is it?

A 2hr opportunity to make your first moves into climbing with a light hearted approach from one of our instructors.

Who’s it for?

Those who would like to check before they book onto a novice course to make sure that climbing is for them or those who simply want to try something new without the technical aspect.

Cost : £20

Ability at end

The knowledge to know if you want to pursue an independent route into climbing or even if climbing is for you! A simple understanding of movement and personal challenge.

Novice Course

What is it?

An 8 hour course run over 2 x 4hr sessions at the weekend. The course aims to go through an introductory programme where ability and understanding are simultaneously generated. The course teaches movement, belaying and more technical aspects to climbing along with the chance to abseil.

Who’s it for?

Everyone! The great thing about climbing is that it’s an individual accomplishment sport in many ways. People who wish to move into climbing or simply want to check it out all have a place here.

Cost : £60

Ability at end

Top rope belaying and climbing with an understanding of fundamental climbing movement (its not just ‘up’!). You should feel confident to join any centre in the UK for bouldering, although it is recommended that you have at least 20 days practice before you supervise others.

Leading

What is it?

A 4hr course to take your top roping skills to the next level, content focuses around the new skills you will need to go fully independent. Lead climbing, lead belaying, communication and safe climbing are the fundamentals.

Who’s it for?

Those on this course need a solid understanding of belaying and as such all students need to have completed the novice course or arrange a competency demonstration with one of our instructors. It is expected all on this course have consolidated experience and are ready for this step!

Cost : £50

Ability at end

On successful completion of this course individuals should feel confident in their ability to progress further unsupervised by registering for any indoor wall in the UK.

Note : We are currently developing a technique course to boost your standards instantly, more to follow!

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