Rock Climbing
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 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.
Please select the course links below for more information.
Introduction to Climbing
1 Day Course
Designed for the complete beginner, this one day course will cover the basics of rock climbing including:
- Movement skills
- Tying in and belaying
- Building belays
- Climbing equipment
- Using guidebooks
The price includes tuition, packed lunch and transport. All technical equipment is provided.
2 Day Course
This course is the ideal introduction to rock climbing. No previous experience is necessary. The course will cover:
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.
The price includes tuition, one night’s full board accommodation, packed lunches, transport and all technical equipment.
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
The price includes tuition, packed lunch, transport and all technical equipment.
Leading Courses
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. This two day course will aim to cover:
- Movement techniques
- Racking up gear
- Placing gear
- Effective belaying
- Holding falls
- Mental control
The price includes tuition, one night’s full board accommodation, 2 packed lunches, transport and all technical equipment.
Private Guiding
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 take the strain and allow you to have a day to remember?
The price includes tuition, packed lunch, transport and all technical equipment.
Lake District Classics
The Cumbrian hills offer some of the best rock climbing in the country, so why not allow one of our experienced instructors take you out on a climbing trip to remember? During the day you will climb on Lake District classic routes such as Little Chamonix, Troutdale Pinnacle or Bowfell Buttress.
The price includes tuition, packed lunch, transport and all technical equipment.
Advanced Rope Techniques
1 and 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
Prices include tuition, one night’s full board accommodation (2 day courses only), packed lunches, transport and all technical equipment.
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