As a half or full day activity
- The Lake District is home to some of the world’s best rock climbs, including the first ever recorded climb in England, Napes Needle; ascended by W. P. Haskett Smith on June 30th 1886. The craggy rock outcrops of Borrowdale (including Shepherds Crag and Wodens Face) have long been recognised as superb venues for the introduction and development of rock climbing skills
- Glaramara’s excellent location at the head of Borrowdale also means that we have easy access to many other classic Lakeland crags and climbs including Little Chamonix, Troutdale Pinnacle or Bowfell Buttress.
- For beginners, your session will start with a comprehensive introduction to the equipment and skills needed to scale these cliffs safely. You will leave us with all the basic skills necessary to take part in further guided rock climbs.
- If you have climbed before and want to develop further we can tailor your requirements according to you and group.
- Technical equipment for all this activity is, of course, provided.
Specific courses (prices on application):
Introduction to Climbing – 1 day course
Designed for the complete beginner, this course will cover the basics of rock climbing including:
- Movement skills
- Tying in and belaying
- Building belays
- Climbing equipment
- Using guidebooks
2 day course
This course is the ideal introduction to rock climbing. No previous experience is necessary.
Day 1; Single Pitch Climbing
- Finding a suitable route
- Movement skills
- Effective belaying
- Climbing calls
- Abseiling
Day 2 – Multi-pitch Climbing
- A full day at a suitable local venue, exploring and practicing the various techniques and skills needed to multi-pitch climb in safety.
Multi-Pitch Climbing – 1 day course
This course is ideally suited to those who have already done some climbing (e.g. our Introduction to Climbing day), either at a climbing wall or outside. The day will cover:
- Finding a suitable route
- Movement skills
- Effective belaying
- Climbing calls
- Abseiling
Leading – 2 day course
This course is designed for those climbers who consider themselves a competent second and want to investigate the techniques and skills needed to lead rock climbs. The course will aim to cover:
- Movement techniques
- Racking up gear
- Placing gear
- Effective belaying
- Holding falls
- Mental control
Advanced Rope Techniques - 1 or 2 day courses
Designed for the more experienced climber, this course aims to teach you the skills and techniques needed to deal with any tricky situations that might arise when out rock climbing. The course will cover:
- Tying off the belay plate
- Hoists
- Escaping the system
- Prusiking
- Solving common problems
Private Guiding - no fixed time period
If you have a climb you have always wanted to do, but do not feel your skills are quite at the right level, then why not let one of our experienced instructors give you some private tuition over a timescale to suit you.
The price will includes tuition, packed lunch(es), transport and all technical equipment.
All courses include:
- Transport during your stay
- Tuition by a qualified and experienced instructor
- All technical equipment
- and for residential courses, 1 or 2 nights full board accommodation at Glaramara (depending upon your choice)
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