New to Climbing? Start Here.

Never climbed before, or feeling a little rusty? No problem. Our Beginners Course is designed to get you comfortable on the wall, understand the equipment, and most importantly, enjoy climbing from the very first session.

We’ll take you through everything you need to know at a relaxed pace, with plenty of time to practise and ask questions.

You’ll get hands-on experience with:

• Staying safe in the climbing environment

• Getting familiar with the equipment and using it correctly

• Simple climbing techniques that will help you move more efficiently

• Top-rope climbing

• Bouldering

• Using auto-belays with confidence

By the end of the session, you should feel much more at ease in the climbing centre and have a solid foundation to continue climbing independently.

Session details

• Time: 10am–2pm

• Price: £80 per session

• Minimum booking: 2 people

• Equipment: Everything you need is included

• Locations: Energise York or Big Depot Leeds

• Other venues and times can be arranged — just ask.

Ready to Lead?

If you’re comfortable top-roping and want to take the next step, our Learn to Lead Climb Course is for you.

Lead climbing can feel like a big jump at first, but with the right guidance it quickly starts to make sense. We’ll break everything down into manageable steps and give you the chance to practise the skills you’ll actually use at the wall.

The session covers:

• Managing the rope while lead climbing

• Clipping safely and efficiently

• Lead belaying

• Communication between climber and belayer

• Building the skills and confidence needed to progress with lead climbing

The aim isn't just to run through a list of techniques. We want you to understand why you’re doing each step and leave feeling more confident about putting those skills into practice.

Session details

• Time: 10am–2pm

• Price: £80 per session

• Minimum booking: 2 people

• Equipment: Everything you need is included

• Locations: Energise York or Big Depot Leeds

• Other venues and times can be arranged on request.

Let's Get You Climbing

Whether you're stepping onto a climbing wall for the first time or you're ready to move on from top roping, we'll help you build the skills and confidence to enjoy climbing more.

Get in touch to arrange your session.

Outdoor Rock Climbing in Yorkshire & the Peak District

Try Climbing on Real Rock

If you’ve enjoyed climbing indoors and fancy trying something completely different, or you’ve never climbed before and want to give it a go, an outdoor climbing day is a great way to get started.

Climbing outside is different from climbing at an indoor wall. You’re working with natural rock, finding your way up real routes and spending the day outdoors in some of the best climbing areas around Yorkshire and the Peak District.

Our outdoor climbing experiences are suitable for complete beginners as well as people with some previous climbing experience. We’ll explain what you need to know, help you get comfortable with the equipment and give you plenty of time to actually climb.

The focus is simple: learn some new skills, have a good climb and enjoy being outside.

What Happens on an Outdoor Climbing Day?

Every group is a little different, so the day will depend on your experience, the venue and the weather.

For a first outdoor climbing experience, we can cover:

• Getting familiar with your climbing equipment and how to use it

• Basic rope skills and climbing safety

• Moving efficiently on natural rock

• Climbing a selection of suitable outdoor routes

• Learning how to approach and work out a route

• Having a go at abseiling with your instructor

• Building confidence while climbing outdoors

• Understanding how climbing at a real crag differs from an indoor wall

You don't need to know how to tie climbing knots or belay before you arrive. We'll teach you the relevant skills during the session.

Outdoor Climbing Locations

We climb at a range of venues across Yorkshire and the Peak District. The location isn't chosen at random — we'll consider the experience of your group, what you'd like to do and the weather when deciding where to go.

Some of the crags we regularly use include:

Almscliff Crag · Brimham Rocks · Wainstones · Scugdale · Hathersage · Strange Edge · Burbage · and other local crags

If you have a particular venue in mind, mention it when you contact us. We can discuss whether it's a good option for your group.

Outdoor Climbing Experience Prices

Half Day — 3 hours

• £195 for up to 3 people

• £50 for each additional person

Full Day — 6 hours

• £295 for up to 3 people

• £80 for each additional person

Group size: Up to 6 people per instructor

Equipment: All technical climbing equipment required for the session is provided.

Typical start time: 9am, although alternative times can be arranged where possible.

What Should You Bring?

Outdoor climbing means being prepared for changing conditions.

We recommend bringing:

• Comfortable outdoor clothing that allows you to move freely

• Waterproof clothing

• Warm layers

• Suitable footwear for walking to the crag

• Food and plenty of water

• Sun protection on warmer days

We’ll keep an eye on the forecast before your session. A bit of typical British weather doesn't necessarily mean a cancelled climbing day, but if conditions become unsuitable or unsafe, we'll discuss the options with you.

Climbing Outdoors with Under 18s

Under 18s are welcome, but a parent or legal guardian must be present throughout the session.

They don't have to take part in the climbing, but they must remain with the group.

Improver Rock Climbing Course

Take Your Indoor Climbing Outside

Already climbing indoors and wondering what it's like on real rock?

Our Improver Rock Climbing Course is aimed at climbers who have some experience but want to become more comfortable and capable outdoors.

Outdoor climbing introduces a whole new set of things to think about. You’re dealing with natural features, route finding, different types of rock and rope systems that you may not have used indoors.

Rather than giving everyone exactly the same lesson, we'll find out what you've already done and use the day to work on the areas where you want to improve.

What Can We Work On?

Depending on your experience and what you'd like to achieve, the day can include:

• Improving your belaying skills at the bottom and top of the crag

• Learning how to set up ropes safely from different positions

• Tying in correctly and using different belay devices

• Selecting suitable routes for your ability

• Organising yourself and your equipment at the crag

• Improving climbing movement and technique on natural rock

• Making better use of slabs, cracks, edges and other rock features

• Developing skills that can lead towards trad or sport climbing

• Learning to abseil independently with a Prusik backup

• Outdoor bouldering where the venue is suitable

We can also spend time on the areas you personally find difficult. If there is a particular skill you're struggling with indoors or something you've always wanted to learn outside, let us know before the day.

Who Is the Improver Course For?

This course can be a good fit if you:

• Regularly climb indoors and want to make the move outdoors

• Have tried outdoor climbing but don't yet feel confident

• Want more practice with ropes and belaying

• Want to improve your outdoor movement skills

• Would like to understand more about climbing at a natural crag

• Are considering progressing towards trad or sport climbing

You don't need to arrive with a list of things you want to learn. Tell us where your climbing is currently at and what you'd like to work towards, and we'll plan the day from there.

Yorkshire & Peak District Climbing Venues

We have access to a wide range of outdoor climbing areas throughout Yorkshire and the Peak District, including:

Almscliff · Brimham Rocks · Wainstones · Scugdale · Hathersage · Strange Edge · Burbage · and other local crags

We'll choose the most suitable venue based on your experience, the type of climbing you'd like to do and the conditions on the day.

Improver Course Details

• Duration: Full day — 6 hours

• Price: £295 for up to 3 people

• Additional participants: £75 per person

• Equipment: Technical climbing equipment provided

We don't expect perfect weather every time we go climbing. We'll work with the conditions wherever possible and only cancel when the weather makes the session unsuitable or unsafe.

Ready to Get Outside?

Whether you're completely new to outdoor climbing or you've already spent plenty of time on a climbing wall, there's always something different about climbing on real rock.

Tell us a little about your experience, who you'd like to climb with and what you'd like to get from the day. We'll help you choose the right venue and session.

Our Improver Rock Climbing Course is aimed at climbers who have some experience but want to become more comfortable and capable outdoors.

Outdoor climbing introduces a whole new set of things to think about. You’re dealing with natural features, route finding, different types of rock and rope systems that you may not have used indoors.

Rather than giving everyone exactly the same lesson, we'll find out what you've already done and use the day to work on the areas where you want to improve.

What Can We Work On?

Depending on your experience and what you'd like to achieve, the day can include:

• Improving your belaying skills at the bottom and top of the crag

• Learning how to set up ropes safely from different positions

• Tying in correctly and using different belay devices

• Selecting suitable routes for your ability

• Organising yourself and your equipment at the crag

• Improving climbing movement and technique on natural rock

• Making better use of slabs, cracks, edges and other rock features

• Developing skills that can lead towards trad or sport climbing

• Learning to abseil independently with a Prusik backup

• Outdoor bouldering where the venue is suitable

We can also spend time on the areas you personally find difficult. If there is a particular skill you're struggling with indoors or something you've always wanted to learn outside, let us know before the day.

Who Is the Improver Course For?

This course can be a good fit if you:

• Regularly climb indoors and want to make the move outdoors

• Have tried outdoor climbing but don't yet feel confident

• Want more practice with ropes and belaying

• Want to improve your outdoor movement skills

• Would like to understand more about climbing at a natural crag

• Are considering progressing towards trad or sport climbing

You don't need to arrive with a list of things you want to learn. Tell us where your climbing is currently at and what you'd like to work towards, and we'll plan the day from there.

Yorkshire & Peak District Climbing Venues

We have access to a wide range of outdoor climbing areas throughout Yorkshire and the Peak District, including:

Almscliff · Brimham Rocks · Wainstones · Scugdale · Hathersage · Strange Edge · Burbage · and other local crags

We'll choose the most suitable venue based on your experience, the type of climbing you'd like to do and the conditions on the day.

Improver Course Details

• Duration: Full day — 6 hours

• Price: £295 for up to 3 people

• Additional participants: £75 per person

• Equipment: Technical climbing equipment provided

We don't expect perfect weather every time we go climbing. We'll work with the conditions wherever possible and only cancel when the weather makes the session unsuitable or unsafe.

Ready to Get Outside?

Whether you're completely new to outdoor climbing or you've already spent plenty of time on a climbing wall, there's always something different about climbing on real rock.

Tell us a little about your experience, who you'd like to climb with and what you'd like to get from the day. We'll help you choose the right venue and session.

Learn to Climb Trad Outdoors

If you've got experience on an indoor wall and you're ready to find out what climbing on natural rock is really like, learning to trad climb is a big step forward.

Trad climbing gives you a completely different way of approaching a route. Instead of clipping fixed protection, you're responsible for deciding where to place your own gear and how to protect the climb as you go.

That can feel like a lot to take in at first. Our trad climbing courses in Yorkshire and the Peak District are designed to give you time to learn the systems properly, practise them on real rock and gradually build your confidence.

You might be looking to climb your first trad routes, improve your outdoor skills or work towards leading for yourself. Whatever your starting point, we'll talk through your experience before the course and make a plan for the day.

Choose the Course That Suits You

We offer several options depending on how much time you'd like to spend developing your climbing:

• 1-day private trad climbing course

• 2-day private trad climbing course

• 5-day private trad climbing course

• 2-day open group trad courses on selected dates

If you want to spend several days developing your skills, we can also put together a bespoke multi-day course rather than trying to fit everything into a fixed programme.

Not sure whether one, two or five days makes sense for you? Get in touch and we'll help you work it out.

What You'll Learn

Trad climbing involves much more than carrying a rack of gear up a crag. You'll learn how the different pieces fit together and, most importantly, how to make sensible decisions while climbing.

Depending on your experience, we can work on:

• Identifying and placing nuts, cams, hexes and other traditional protection

• Understanding the strengths and limitations of different placements

• Building and checking appropriate climbing belays

• Tying in and managing the rope

• Belaying a lead climber safely

• Choosing suitable routes for your ability

• Placing protection while climbing

• Improving movement on natural rock

• Techniques including jamming, smearing and stemming

• Preparing for your first trad lead

• Managing the rope and equipment while leading

• Abseiling and using a Prusik backup

• Basic rescue and problem-solving skills

• Using guidebooks to choose and plan routes

• Understanding local climbing etiquette and how to minimise your impact on the crag

You'll get plenty of time to handle the equipment and practise the skills, rather than spending the whole day listening to someone explain them.

Want to Lead Trad?

If your goal is to become a trad leader, we'll focus on the decisions you'll eventually need to make for yourself.

That includes assessing the rock, selecting suitable protection, building belays, managing the rope, communicating with your partner and knowing when a placement or route is appropriate.

We'll work progressively, giving you the opportunity to practise each part before bringing everything together on suitable climbs.

The aim isn't simply to show you how to place a piece of gear. It's to help you understand why you're placing it there and how it forms part of a safe climbing system.

Where We Run Our Trad Courses

We regularly climb at crags throughout Yorkshire and the Peak District, with the exact venue chosen according to the course, your experience and the conditions.

Places we use include:

Almscliff · Brimham Rocks · Wainstones · Scugdale · Hathersage · Strange Edge · Burbage · and other local crags

If you already have a particular crag or route in mind, tell us when you enquire. We can look at whether it is suitable for your experience and what you want to learn.

For longer or more advanced trips, multi-pitch climbing can also be arranged in the Lake District or Wales.

Learn to Lead Trad — 2 Day Course

Our two-day course is aimed at climbers who want to develop the skills needed to progress towards leading traditional routes.

Having two days means there's time to learn, practise, climb and then come back to anything that needs another look.

Course Details

• Duration: 2 days

• Teaching time: Approximately 6 hours per day

• Price: £600 for up to 2 people

• Format: Private course

• Equipment: Technical climbing equipment provided

The exact programme will depend on your previous climbing experience and what you'd like to achieve.

1-Day, 2-Day & 5-Day Trad Courses

Sometimes one day is enough to concentrate on a particular skill. Other climbers want several days to properly build towards leading.

Our private courses are available as:

1 day · 2 days · 5 days

Longer courses can give you the opportunity to climb at more than one venue, experience different types of rock and spend more time putting your skills into practice.

We can also arrange a bespoke multi-day programme if you have a particular goal in mind.

Who Are Trad Courses For?

You may be ready for a trad course if you:

• Have mainly climbed indoors and want to move outside

• Have climbed outdoors as a second and want to develop your independence

• Want to understand traditional protection properly

• Want more experience building belays and managing ropes

• Are preparing to lead trad routes

• Want to become more confident making decisions at the crag

• Simply want to spend more time learning on real rock

If you're unsure whether your current experience is suitable, ask us before booking. We'd much rather have a conversation first and put you on the right course.

Under 18s

Anyone under 18 must have a parent or legal guardian present throughout the course.

They don't have to take part in the climbing, but they must remain with the group.

Ready to Start Trad Climbing?

Learning trad opens up a huge range of climbing around the UK. Once you understand the equipment, protection and systems, you can start exploring routes that aren't available at an indoor wall.

Tell us what climbing you've done so far and what you'd like to achieve next. We'll help you choose the right course, number of days and climbing area.

Move From Indoor Lead Climbing to Real Rock

If you're already comfortable leading indoors and you're ready to try it outside, our Learn to Lead Sport Climbing Course will help you make that transition.

Outdoor sport climbing has plenty in common with indoor climbing, but there are new things to think about once you're standing underneath a real crag. You need to understand the route, manage your rope, clip efficiently, communicate with your belayer and know how to safely finish the climb.

We'll work through those skills on real rock, giving you time to practise rather than simply talking through the theory.

The course can also be a useful starting point if you're eventually interested in moving from sport climbing to trad climbing.

What We'll Cover

The day will be based around your existing experience, but depending on what you need, we can work on:

• Preparing yourself and your equipment for an outdoor sport climbing day

• Choosing routes that are appropriate for your experience

• Clipping quickdraws efficiently while leading

• Managing the rope as you climb

• Lead belaying and communicating with your climbing partner

• Understanding different types of sport climbing anchors

• Safely finishing a route and lowering off

• Setting up a top rope so you can work on routes

• Improving movement and efficiency on natural rock

• Reading routes and planning your climbing before leaving the ground

• Dealing with nerves and becoming more comfortable while leading

• Working out how to approach a route that is currently above your usual level

• Developing a sensible approach to projecting harder sport climbs

We'll keep the day practical. You'll get plenty of opportunities to climb, practise the systems and ask questions as they come up.

Already Lead Indoors?

That's a good starting point.

If you're already happy with indoor lead climbing, we won't spend the day teaching you things you already know. Instead, we'll concentrate on the differences you'll encounter outdoors and help you become more comfortable applying your existing skills on natural rock.

If you're newer to leading, that's fine too. Get in touch before booking and tell us what experience you have, and we can make sure the course is suitable.

Sport Climbing Venues in Yorkshire & the Peak District

We have access to a wide range of sport climbing venues across the Yorkshire Dales and the Peak District.

Rather than using one venue for every course, we'll consider:

• Your current climbing experience

• What you'd like to learn

• The type of routes you'd like to climb

• The weather and conditions

• Where you're travelling from

This allows us to choose a crag that makes sense for your particular session.

If there's a particular sport climbing area you've been wanting to visit, mention it when you enquire and we'll see whether it works for the course.

Course Details

• Duration: 1 day — approximately 6 hours

• Group size: Up to 3 climbers per instructor

• Price: £295 for up to 3 people

• Additional participants: £80 per person

• Equipment: Technical climbing equipment provided

Want Two Days on the Rock?

One day can give you a good introduction, but sometimes you need more time to make the skills feel natural.

We can arrange the course over two consecutive days, giving you another full day to climb, repeat the systems and work on routes that challenge you a little more.

This can be particularly useful if you're making the move from indoor lead climbing to outdoor sport climbing and want more time to build confidence.

Who Is the Course For?

This course may be suitable if you:

• Already climb indoors

• Want to learn how to sport climb outdoors

• Want to improve your outdoor lead belaying

• Need more practice or learn toclipping and rope management

• Want to understand how to finish and lower from sport routes

• Would like to become more comfortable climbing above the last clip

• Want to start working on harder outdoor routes

• Are considering progressing towards trad climbing

If you're unsure whether you're ready, contact us before booking. A quick conversation about your current climbing experience is often enough to work out what would be most useful.

Outdoor Climbing and Under 18s

Anyone under 18 must have a parent or legal guardian present throughout the session.

They don't need to take part in the climbing, but they must remain with the group.

Ready to Lead Outside?

Moving from an indoor wall to real rock is a big change, but it doesn't have to be intimidating.

You'll have the chance to learn the outdoor systems, practise your lead climbing and spend the day climbing rather than sitting in a classroom.

Tell us what you've climbed indoors, what you'd like to learn and where you're based. We'll help you choose a suitable course and venue.

Take Your Bouldering Outside

Enjoy bouldering indoors and fancy trying something different?

Outdoor bouldering is a chance to leave the climbing wall behind and start working with real rock, natural features and problems that aren't marked out for you.

Instead of coloured holds and numbered routes, you'll need to look at the rock, work out where the holds are and decide how you're going to climb the problem. That's a big part of what makes outdoor bouldering so enjoyable.

Our outdoor bouldering courses in Yorkshire and the Peak District are suitable for a wide range of abilities. You might be completely new to climbing outside, or you may already have plenty of indoor experience and want some help improving your outdoor technique.

We'll find out what you've done before the session and use that as a starting point.

What We'll Do

The day is mainly about getting outside and climbing, but we'll also cover the skills that help you boulder safely and confidently.

Depending on your experience, we can work on:

• Moving efficiently over natural rock

• Reading a boulder problem before you start

• Understanding outdoor bouldering grades

• Choosing problems that suit your ability

• Spotting and positioning crash pads

• Understanding how to fall safely

• Using guidebooks to find boulders and problems

• Finding your way around a new bouldering area

• Improving footwork, balance and body positioning

• Working out sequences when you're stuck on a problem

• Trying different climbing techniques on different types of rock

• Looking after the rock, vegetation and surrounding area

We'll explain things as we go rather than turning the day into a classroom session.

You'll spend plenty of time climbing, trying problems and figuring out what works for you.

New to Outdoor Bouldering?

You don't need to be an expert climber to come along.

If you've never climbed outside before, we'll start with the basics: how outdoor bouldering works, how to use the pads, how to spot safely and how to approach problems at a suitable level.

If you've already got experience, we can spend more time on technique, problem solving, route reading or working harder problems.

The course isn't about forcing everyone through the same list of exercises. We'll use your existing climbing experience to decide what will be most useful on the day.

Yorkshire & Peak District Bouldering

We use a selection of outdoor bouldering areas across Yorkshire and the Peak District, choosing the venue according to your experience, the type of climbing you want to do and the conditions.

Venues can include:

Almscliff · Brimham Rocks · Caley Crag · Stange Plantation · Burbage · and other local bouldering areas

If you've got a particular venue in mind, tell us when you enquire. We'll consider whether it's suitable for the group and the type of session you're looking for.

Learn More Than Just How to Climb the Problem

One of the biggest differences between indoor and outdoor bouldering is everything that happens between the problems.

We'll help you get familiar with things such as:

Finding problems: Using guidebooks and understanding how outdoor areas are laid out.

Grades: Getting a feel for outdoor grades and why they don't always compare directly with indoor grades.

Spotting: Learning where a spotter should stand and how to help protect a climber during a fall.

Pads: Understanding where and how to position crash pads, including what to consider when the landing isn't flat.

The environment: Learning how to climb responsibly and leave the area in good condition for the next people.

These skills help you become more independent and make future outdoor bouldering trips easier and more enjoyable.

Outdoor Bouldering Course Prices

Half Day

• Duration: Approximately 3 hours

• Price: £195 for up to 3 people

• Additional participants: £35 per person

Full Day

• Duration: Approximately 6 hours

• Price: £295 for up to 3 people

• Additional participants: £45 per person

Technical equipment required for the session is provided.

What Should You Bring?

You'll be outside for several hours, so come prepared for the conditions.

We recommend bringing:

• Comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely

• Waterproofs and warm layers

• Suitable footwear for walking between boulders

• Plenty of food and water

• Sun protection when appropriate

Outdoor bouldering can involve walking over uneven ground, so sensible footwear is important.

We'll also keep an eye on the forecast and choose the most suitable venue for the conditions.

Under 18s

Anyone under 18 must have a parent or legal guardian present throughout the session.

They don't need to take part in the climbing, but they must remain with the group.

Ready to Try Outdoor Bouldering?

If you've spent years climbing indoors or you're just starting out, outdoor bouldering gives you a completely different set of challenges.

Tell us about your climbing experience, who you'd like to come with you and what you'd like to get from the session. We'll help you choose a suitable venue and course.

Got a Route You've Always Wanted to Climb?

Maybe there's a route you've been looking at for years. Perhaps you've seen it in a guidebook, heard someone talk about it, or spotted a photo of it and thought, I'd love to climb that.

A private guided climbing day gives you the chance to make that happen with an experienced instructor alongside you.

We'll plan the day around your climbing experience, the route you'd like to climb and what you want to get from the day.

That could mean heading out for a well-known classic, tackling a longer route, visiting a new climbing area or simply spending a day exploring some great rock.

Let's Plan the Day Around You

This isn't a fixed course where everyone follows the same programme.

Before you head out, we'll have a chat about:

• The climbing you've done so far

• The grades and types of routes you're comfortable with

• What sort of climbing you'd like to try

• A particular route or crag you're interested in

• How much time you have

• What you'd like to improve or experience

From there, we'll work out a plan for the day.

If you've already got a particular route in mind, send us the details when you enquire. We can look at the route, your experience and the likely conditions and talk through whether it's a suitable objective.

Climbing, Coaching and Guidance

A guided day isn't just about following an instructor up a route.

Depending on what you're looking for, we can help with:

• Choosing and planning suitable routes

• Reading the rock and working out the best line

• Improving climbing movement and technique

• Ropework and belaying where appropriate

• Getting comfortable on unfamiliar terrain

• Dealing with exposure and more committing sections

• Moving efficiently on longer climbs

• Making sensible decisions as the route develops

If your main goal is to climb a particular route, we'll keep the coaching relevant and let you concentrate on enjoying the climb.

If you'd like to use the day to develop your climbing, we can make more time for coaching and help you understand the decisions behind what we're doing.

Guided Climbing Across the UK

We can arrange guided climbing days in a range of climbing areas, including:

Yorkshire · Peak District · Lake District · North Wales · and other UK climbing areas

The best location will depend on the route you want to climb, your experience, the time available and the weather.

We won't suggest a route simply because it's well known. The rock, conditions, route difficulty and your experience all need to make sense together.

If your original objective isn't suitable on the day, we'll discuss other options with you rather than trying to force a plan that doesn't work.

Who Is a Guided Climbing Day For?

A private guided climbing day could be a good option if you:

• Have a particular route you'd like to climb

• Want to explore a new climbing area

• Are interested in longer or more committing routes

• Would like an experienced climber to show you around an unfamiliar crag

• Want some coaching while climbing outdoors

• Would like to gain experience before becoming more independent

• Have a personal climbing goal you'd like to work towards

You don't need to know exactly what you want to climb before you contact us.

If you're unsure whether a particular route is within your current experience, send it over and we'll talk it through with you.

Guided Climbing Day Details

• Duration: Full day

• Price: £295 per day

• Format: Private guided climbing session

• Focus: Climbing, route choice, guidance and coaching

• Locations: Yorkshire, Peak District, Lake District, North Wales and other UK areas by arrangement

Longer days, multi-pitch objectives and climbing trips further afield can also be discussed when booking.

Got a Climb in Mind?

You don't have to arrive with a complete plan.

If there's a route, crag or climbing area you've always wanted to visit, tell us about it.

Send us the route you're considering, a little about your climbing experience and when you'd like to go. We'll look at the options with you and work out the best way to approach the day.

Sometimes it starts with nothing more than, “I'd really like to climb that.”

Fancy Trying Something a Little Different?

If you've never been abseiling before, the hardest part is often just stepping over the edge.

Once you're on the rope, it's about taking your time, trusting the equipment and enjoying the view from a completely different angle.

We can organise private abseiling sessions and bespoke outdoor events for individuals, families, groups, businesses and special occasions.

Sessions can take place on natural rock, suitable structures or other locations, depending on what you're looking to arrange.

Abseiling Your Way

Rather than putting every group through exactly the same experience, we'll talk to you about what you'd like to do and build the session around that.

You might be looking for:

• A first-time abseiling experience

• A private adventure with friends or family

• A memorable birthday or special occasion

• A team-building day for your business

• A charity or fundraising abseil

• An activity for a club, society or community group

• A combination of climbing and abseiling

• Something completely different for a group celebration

If you've already got a venue or event in mind, let us know. We can discuss what's possible and help you put the day together.

Where Can We Abseil?

We can arrange abseiling experiences in Yorkshire and the Peak District, with other locations available depending on the event.

The location will depend on the size of your group, the type of experience you're after and what venues are suitable for the activity.

For some events, a natural crag makes the perfect setting. For others, a suitable man-made structure may work better.

We will always choose an appropriate location and make sure the activity is properly planned before your event.

More Than Just an Abseil

If you're organising a group day, we can look at combining abseiling with other outdoor activities.

For example, your day could include:

Abseiling + Rock Climbing

or

Abseiling + Bouldering

or a mixture of activities depending on your group and location.

This can work particularly well for corporate days, celebrations, clubs and private groups.

Team Building & Corporate Events

Looking for something away from the usual meeting room?

An abseiling session gives groups something completely different to work through together. People have to communicate, encourage each other and step outside their normal comfort zone.

We can help arrange an event around your group rather than simply booking you onto a standard public session.

Tell us:

• How many people are coming

• Where you're travelling from

• How long you'd like the event to last

• Whether you've got other activities in mind

• Any particular requirements your group has

We'll then look at suitable options for your day.

Charity & Fundraising Abseils

Abseiling can also make a memorable charity fundraising event.

If you're planning a sponsored abseil, get in touch with your proposed date, location and expected group size. We can discuss the practical side of organising the activity and what would be required.

Some Peak District abseil locations have specific access and permit requirements, so these need to be checked and arranged in advance. For example, the Peak District National Park confirms that abseiling at Bridge 75 on the Monsal Trail requires a permit.

What If We've Never Abseiled Before?

That's absolutely fine.

You don't need previous abseiling experience for a suitable introductory session. Your instructor will explain the equipment, talk you through the system and help you get comfortable before you head over the edge.

The pace can be adjusted to suit the group.

The aim is to give you an exciting experience without making you feel rushed.

Bespoke Events

There isn't a fixed package for every group.

If you've got an idea for an event that doesn't fit neatly into one of our activities, talk to us about it.

We can discuss the group, location, activities and timings and see what we can put together.

Event Details

• Private and bespoke sessions available

• Abseiling on natural rock or suitable structures

• Yorkshire & Peak District locations

• Groups, businesses, clubs and special occasions

• Charity and fundraising events

• Other outdoor activities can be combined with abseiling

Pricing depends on the group size, location, duration and type of event, so get in touch and we'll put together an option for you.

Ready to Plan Something Different?

Whether you're organising a day out with friends, a team event or a charity challenge, we'll help you work out what is practical and suitable.

Tell us what you've got in mind, how many people are coming and roughly where you'd like to hold the event. We'll take it from there.

What Would You Do If Something Went Wrong?

When you're climbing a remote crag or a long multi-pitch route, it's worth thinking about what happens if the day doesn't go according to plan.

Your partner gets injured. Someone becomes stuck on a pitch. You need to retreat but can't simply walk back to the bottom.

Self-rescue training gives you the practical skills to deal with situations like these using climbing equipment and techniques you can realistically carry with you.

The aim isn't to turn you into a mountain-rescue team. It's to help you become more capable of solving problems when you're out climbing with a partner.

Learn to Deal With Problems on the Crag

We'll practise practical techniques that can help you and your partner deal with common climbing emergencies.

Depending on your experience and the length of the course, this can include:

• Escaping a belay system when you need to become independent of the rope

• Abseiling safely and managing the system correctly

• Passing a knot while abseiling

• Ascending a fixed rope

• Descending a rope when required

• Building simple hauling systems

• Moving or assisting an injured climber

• Lowering and recovering a climber in appropriate scenarios

• Working out how to retreat from a difficult situation

• Using the equipment you already carry in different ways

• Planning for emergencies before you leave the ground

• Making decisions when something goes wrong

We'll demonstrate the techniques, give you time to practise them and then introduce realistic problems where appropriate.

The emphasis is on understanding the systems rather than simply memorising a sequence of moves.

Why Learn Self-Rescue?

Most climbers spend plenty of time learning how to climb, belay and place protection.

Far fewer spend much time thinking about what happens when something goes wrong.

That doesn't mean you should expect an emergency every time you climb. Good preparation is partly about preventing small problems from becoming big ones.

Self-rescue training can help you become better at:

• Recognising problems early

• Making a sensible plan

• Using the equipment you have available

• Helping your climbing partner

• Retreating when continuing isn't sensible

• Staying calm when the situation changes

These skills become particularly useful when you're climbing on multi-pitch routes, sea cliffs, mountain crags or more remote terrain.

Who Is the Course For?

This isn't an introduction to climbing.

You should already be a competent outdoor climber and comfortable with the basic ropework involved in your normal climbing.

One-Day Self-Rescue

The one-day course is aimed at climbers who are already confident leading trad routes or multi-pitch sport climbs and want to develop practical rescue skills.

It's a good option if you want to learn the fundamentals and then continue practising them independently.

Two-Day Self-Rescue

The two-day option gives us considerably more time to practise and introduce more involved scenarios.

It's particularly useful if you're working towards MCI, are an RCI trainee or instructor, or simply want more time to develop your rescue systems and decision-making.

If you're unsure which course is appropriate, tell us about your current climbing experience and we'll help you choose.

One-Day Self-Rescue Course

9:00am – 4:00pm

£85 per person

A practical day covering the core skills needed to deal with common problems on multi-pitch and remote climbing routes.

Dates can be arranged when booking.

Two-Day Self-Rescue Course

£150 per person

Two days gives you more time to practise the systems and work through a wider range of situations.

Rather than rushing through a long list of techniques, we'll spend time making sure you understand what you're doing and can apply the skills to realistic climbing scenarios.

A Practical Approach to Rescue Skills

Self-rescue is one of those subjects where doing it yourself makes a huge difference.

We'll use climbing equipment and rope systems in practical situations so you can see how the different techniques work together.

We'll also talk about the decisions that come before the rescue itself — route planning, communication, equipment and recognising when a situation is starting to become a problem.

The goal is to leave you with skills you can practise again on your own climbing trips, rather than a list of techniques you forget after the course.

Where Do We Run the Course?

Courses can be arranged at suitable climbing venues in Yorkshire and the Peak District, with other locations available by arrangement.

The venue will depend on the skills being covered, your experience and the type of terrain needed for the session.

For a two-day course, we can also discuss other UK climbing areas where appropriate.

Course Details

One Day

• Duration: 9:00am–4:00pm

• Price: £85 per person

• Level: Experienced outdoor climbers

• Focus: Core self-rescue and emergency skills

Two Days

• Price: £150 per person

• Level: Experienced outdoor climbers

• Focus: More extensive practice and complex rescue situations

Is Self-Rescue Training Worth Doing?

Hopefully you'll never need these skills.

That's rather the point.

Knowing what to do if your partner becomes injured or stuck can make a huge difference when you're a long way from the bottom of a route.

The more familiar you are with your equipment and rescue options before something goes wrong, the easier it is to make a clear decision when you actually need to.

Ready to Improve Your Rescue Skills?

If you're regularly climbing longer routes or heading into more committing terrain, self-rescue is a useful addition to your climbing toolkit.

Tell us about your current climbing experience, the type of routes you climb and what you'd like to learn. We'll help you choose the right course

Practical Support for Climbing Walls, Schools & Leisure Facilities

Running a climbing wall involves much more than putting holds on a wall and opening the doors.

Your staff need to understand the systems they're using, your procedures need to work in the real world, and your facility needs sensible processes for dealing with everything from everyday operations to unexpected incidents.

We provide practical climbing wall consultancy, staff training and operational support for climbing walls, schools, leisure centres, universities and other organisations running climbing activities.

Whether you're opening a new facility, reviewing how an existing wall operates or developing your team, we'll work with you to identify what needs attention and help you put workable systems in place.

How We Can Help

Every facility is different, so we don't believe in giving everyone the same off-the-shelf package.

Depending on your needs, support can include:

Risk Assessments & Operating Procedures

We'll help you review the way your climbing facility operates, identify potential hazards and look at whether your existing controls and procedures work effectively in practice.

We can assist with:

• Climbing wall risk assessments

• Standard operating procedures

• Emergency procedures

• Incident response arrangements

• Staff responsibilities and operating systems

• Reviewing existing procedures

• Identifying areas where further staff training may be needed

Staff Training & Competency

Confident, capable staff make a huge difference to the day-to-day running of a climbing facility.

We can provide site-specific staff training and development, helping your team understand the systems used at your wall and apply them consistently.

Training can cover areas such as:

• Climbing wall operations

• Belaying and supervision

• Equipment checks

• Participant briefings

• Group management

• Emergency procedures

• Rescue and incident response

• Staff responsibilities

• Developing practical competence

• Ongoing staff development

Where appropriate, training can be combined with competency assessments and feedback, helping staff understand not just what to do, but why they're doing it.

Instructor Development & Assessment

We can help climbing instructors develop their practical skills and confidence, whether they're new to working on a wall or looking to build on their existing experience.

Support can include:

• Instructor development

• Practical coaching

• Session planning

• Teaching and communication skills

• Technical skills

• Competency assessment

• Feedback and continued development

Where nationally recognised Mountain Training qualifications are relevant, we can also discuss the appropriate pathway and requirements.

Front-of-House & New Staff Induction

The climbing experience starts before someone reaches the wall.

Reception and front-of-house staff need to understand the basics of how your facility operates, what information customers need and when an issue should be passed to an appropriately trained member of the climbing team.

We can help develop staff induction and familiarisation processes covering areas such as:

• Customer registration and acceptance procedures

• Communicating climbing rules

• Participant competence

• Safeguarding

• Emergency arrangements

• Knowing when to involve climbing staff

• General customer safety

This can be particularly useful for facilities where climbing is one part of a larger leisure or education operation.

Equipment Checks & Maintenance Procedures

Good equipment management needs to be part of the normal operation of a climbing facility rather than something that only gets considered when something goes wrong.

We can help you develop practical systems for:

• Pre-use equipment checks

• Recording inspections

• Identifying damaged or unsuitable equipment

• Equipment storage

• Staff responsibilities

• Maintenance procedures

• Reviewing equipment management systems

The exact inspection and maintenance requirements will depend on the equipment and facility, so we'll work from the systems you actually use.

Site-Specific Support

One of the biggest advantages of in-house training is that your staff are learning on the facility where they actually work.

Rather than relying on generic examples, we'll look at your:

Wall · Equipment · Staff · Procedures · Customers · Layout · Operating systems

and use your actual facility as the basis for the training and development.

That means your staff can work through situations they're likely to encounter in their own workplace and ask questions about the systems they use every day.

Who We Work With

We've supported a range of organisations involved in climbing, education and leisure, including:

• The Depot Climbing Centres – Big Depot Leeds and Big Depot Manchester

• York City Council

• York High School

• Malton Sports Centre & School

• Leeds City College

• GLL – Energise – climbing wall and mobile climbing wall

• Red Goat Climbing

• Water Meadows Leisure Complex

• York St John University

• Base71 Barnsley Youth Zone

This experience means we've worked with different types of facilities and organisations, each with their own requirements, staffing structures and operating environments.

New Climbing Wall or Existing Facility?

We can help whether you're starting from scratch or have been running a wall for years.

Opening a New Facility

If you're developing a new climbing wall, we can help you think through the operational side before opening, including:

• Staff training

• Operating procedures

• Risk management

• Emergency arrangements

• Equipment systems

• Staff competency

• Customer procedures

Reviewing an Existing Climbing Wall

Already operating but want a fresh pair of eyes?

We can review your current systems, talk to your staff and identify areas where procedures, training or day-to-day operations could be improved.

Sometimes a facility doesn't need a complete overhaul. A few practical changes can make a big difference.

Why Use In-House Training?

Training your staff on their own wall means the learning is immediately relevant.

Your team can ask questions about situations they actually encounter, practise using the equipment they work with and discuss how procedures apply to their particular facility.

The result should be practical training that your staff can use as soon as the session finishes, rather than information that stays in a folder.

Let's Talk About Your Facility

Whether you need help with staff training, operational procedures, risk assessments or simply want an experienced outside perspective, get in touch.

Tell us a little about your facility, the activities you run and what you'd like to improve.

We'll talk through what you need and suggest a practical way forward.

Inclusive & Adaptive Climbing Equipment

Making Climbing More Accessible

Climbing can be adapted in many different ways, and the right equipment can make a real difference to how someone is able to take part.

We provide adaptive climbing equipment and practical support for organisations looking to make climbing more accessible to disabled participants.

This can include equipment and systems for assisted climbing, hoisting, adaptive belaying and communication, depending on the needs of the climber and the setup of the facility.

The starting point isn't the equipment itself. It's the person using it.

We'll look at what the participant needs, what your climbing wall or activity setup allows, and which equipment or adaptations may be appropriate.

Who Can Adaptive Climbing Support?

There isn't one type of disabled climber.

Adaptive equipment and climbing techniques can support people with a wide range of physical and sensory needs, including people who:

• Use a wheelchair

• Have limited use of one or more limbs

• Have reduced grip or upper-body strength

• Have lower-limb impairment or limb absence

• Are blind or visually impaired

• Are deaf or hard of hearing

• Have reduced mobility

• Need additional physical support while climbing

• May benefit from assisted movement or hoisting

Every participant is different, so equipment and techniques should be selected around the individual rather than the diagnosis alone.

Adaptive Climbing Equipment

Depending on the activity and the participant's requirements, we can help with equipment and systems such as:

Assisted Climbing & Hoisting

Equipment may include:

• Assisted climbing systems

• Hoisting systems

• Mechanical advantage pulley systems

• Suitable lifting and lowering equipment

• Adaptive rope systems

Hoisting can be useful where a climber needs additional assistance getting onto the wall or maintaining a suitable climbing position.

Adaptive Harnesses & Support

Different harness and support arrangements may be appropriate depending on the climber and the activity.

We can help identify suitable options for:

• Wheelchair users

• Climbers with limited lower-limb function

• Participants requiring additional support

• Climbers with particular positioning requirements

The correct equipment should always be selected and fitted in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and the requirements of the specific activity.

Belaying & Safety Equipment

We can also look at equipment and systems that may help staff deliver inclusive climbing sessions, including:

• Assisted-braking belay devices

• Appropriate belay systems

• Adaptive rope arrangements

• Tactile communication aids

• High-visibility communication aids

The aim is to make the system clear, manageable and appropriate for both the participant and the instructor.

Communication & Sensory Support

Good inclusive climbing isn't just about harnesses and ropes.

Communication can be just as important.

Depending on the climber, this may include:

• Visual communication

• Tactile communication

• Clear agreed signals

• High-visibility communication aids

• Adapting instructor positioning

• Agreeing communication methods before climbing begins

For climbers who are blind or visually impaired, deaf or hard of hearing, or who have other communication needs, the approach can be adapted to suit the individual.

Equipment for Climbing Walls & Activity Centres

We can support organisations looking to introduce or expand adaptive climbing provision, including:

• Climbing walls

• Leisure centres

• Schools and colleges

• Universities

• Outdoor activity centres

• Youth organisations

• Inclusive sports programmes

• Community climbing projects

Not sure what equipment you need?

Talk to us before buying anything.

We'll help you consider the participant, the climbing environment, your existing equipment and how the system will actually be used.

More Than Just Supplying Equipment

Buying adaptive equipment is only part of the process.

Staff need to understand how the equipment works, when it is appropriate and how it fits into the wider climbing session.

That's why we can also provide support with:

Staff Training

Training can cover:

• Adaptive climbing approaches

• Equipment use

• Harness fitting

• Hoisting techniques

• Adaptive belaying

• Communication

• Participant support

• Session planning

• Practical risk management

Equipment Fitting & Familiarisation

We can help staff become familiar with the equipment and understand how it should be incorporated into your normal climbing procedures.

Inclusive Session Planning

We can also help you think through the practical side of delivering an inclusive climbing session, including the participant's needs, the venue, equipment, staff and communication.

Risk Assessment & Operational Support

Adaptive climbing may require changes to the way a normal climbing session is planned and delivered.

We can help you review:

• The participant's requirements

• Equipment selection

• Hoisting and lowering systems

• Staff responsibilities

• Communication

• Emergency arrangements

• Access around the facility

• Session-specific risks

Any risk assessment should be specific to the participant, equipment, venue and activity, rather than relying on a generic document.

Making Existing Climbing Facilities More Inclusive

You don't necessarily need to build a completely new climbing facility to make your provision more accessible.

Sometimes relatively straightforward changes to equipment, staff training, communication or session planning can open up opportunities for people who previously couldn't take part.

We'll look at what you already have and what you want to achieve, then help identify practical options.

Looking to Introduce Adaptive Climbing?

Whether you're starting from scratch or already have disabled climbers using your facility, we can help you work out what comes next.

Tell us:

• What type of climbing facility you operate

• Who you want to support

• What equipment you already have

• What you'd like participants to be able to do

• Any particular access requirements you're working with

From there, we can discuss suitable equipment, training and practical solutions.

Inclusive Climbing Equipment & Support

Our aim is simple:

Help more people experience climbing in a way that works for them.

With the right combination of equipment, trained staff and thoughtful session planning, climbing can be adapted to support a much wider range of participants.

Get in touch to discuss your facility, the climbers you want to support and the equipment or training you may need