Beginners Course
Learn How To Climb
Our Beginners Course is the best one-stop-shop to start you climbing.
Course Information
Over one weekend you not only learn how to top rope climb, but how to use auto belays and boulder safely, setting you up perfectly to start climbing independently and confidently in all areas of the centre.
The instructor will cover all you need to know to top rope climb including:
Harness fitting
Knots and how to tie in
Belaying another climber
Practice!
To allow for the intensive weekend learning and lots of individual attention there is 1 instructor for every 2 climbers.
The course runs over both the Saturday and Sunday:
Saturday - 15:00 to 17:00
Sunday - 15:00 to 17:00
The price for the whole weekend course is £75 per person.
This course is currently for 18+ years only. If you are under 18 and wish to learn how to rope climb, please check out our Kids Clubs or Contact Us to book a private session.
If you have access requirements please visit our Accessibility & Diversity page for more information and inform us of these before booking the course so that we can prepare the required adaptations.
Before you climb
We recommend arriving a little earlier than the course start time to allow time to register, fill out any forms you may need and settle in. Before climbing you will need to fill out an Acknowledgment of Risk form which you can do on the day, or complete online beforehand HERE.
What To Bring
We suggest bringing a bottle of water and maybe some snacks. Please wear clothes you can fit a harness over and comfortably move and climb in. Climbing harness, shoes and equipment will all be provided.
Make sure to remove any jewellery that could catch and empty your pockets before climbing. Within the climbing centre we have cubby holes where you can place your belongings whilst climbing.
After The Course
Start climbing! The Beginners Course will have equipped you with the knowledge to be able to take our quick safety check and be signed off to use the centre independently.
Find belay buddies! We highly recommend trying out our Tuesday evening Social Session. It’s a great place to meet fellow climbers, climb together, gain tips from an instructor and keep you climbing!
Keep the momentum going! Check out our other Courses & Coaching options. We recommend our improvers workshops to help gain knowledge on climbing technique, with tips on how to improve and crack the higher grades. We also have a great range of membership options to help the regular climber save on money.
Get your own gear! We have a great shop stocking the climbing essentials where you can start investing in your own equipment once you get sick of hiring!