Skills Course
Introduction to Rock Climbing
1 day course
Harrison’s Rocks / Portland
Course Overview
A great way to introduce beginners to outdoor climbing is to climb with the safety of a top rope. This means that the rope is fixed at the top of the crag (rock) and in the event of a slip or fall the climber will not fall a big distance and will not hit the ground.
AIMS OF THE COURSE
- How to put on a climbing harness and helmet
- How to tie a figure of eight knot
- How to belay your partner using different belay devices
- How to climb on a real rock (movements and techniques)
Course Details
Location: Harrison’s Rocks / Portland
Duration: 1 day course
Cost:
£105 pp – Harrison’s Rocks
£140 pp – Portland
*minimum 2 participants
Ratio: Maximum 1:6
Level: Beginner
COURSE FORMAT
We meet either in London or at the location that has been planned for the course. We will discuss what works best during the booking process.
Once we get together, it’s time to get kitted out and have a chat about the course and plans to fit in with you, your experience and expectations, the weather, and location. The timings of each course is very much dependent on us getting the most out of the trip. They are always fun-packed and help to kick start your climbing journey.
All courses are privately guided with a maximum of four clients to an instructor.
AREAS WE GO TO
Climbing areas for this course include:
- Harrison’s Rocks, Kent
- Portland, Dorset
Harrison’s Rocks is the closest outdoor climbing to London, located just 1.5 hours away in Groombridge, near Tonbridge Wells, Kent. It is an ideal first experience for outdoor climbing in the London area. Rock climbing in Kent is truly beautiful. Climbing is performed on 8 to 10 metre outcrops on Southern Sandstone. The rocks are protected due to their ‘soft’ formation, so lead climbing isn’t possible as it would damage the rock. All climbing is done on a top rope, which allows for a safe, fun day out, and a taste of what ‘real rock climbing’ is about.
Portland is on the South Coast of Dorset and is connected to the mainland by the vast sand spit, Chesil Beach. Just 3 hours away from London, it has some of the best limestone climbing in the country.
PRICING & DATES
Date(s) – No dates confirmed. Contact us for your bespoke course.
It is always better to run these courses during the week, when possible, as crags are less busy, so do see if you can take a day off during the week.
Pricing
Harrison’s Rocks, Kent – £105 per person.*
Portland, Dorset – £140 per person.*
*These trips need a minimum of 2 participants to run. Or can run as a 1:1 at £210 (Harrison’s Rocks) or £280 (Portland).
What’s included in the price?
- A full day of climbing instruction and tuition
- Equipment (excluding climbing shoes but let us know as we might have your size if needed)
- Transport to and from the venue if travelling from London (if needed – to discuss at time of booking)
Course Details
LOCATION: Harrison’s Rocks / Portland
DURATION: 1 day course
COST:
£105 pp – Harrison’s Rocks
£140 pp – Portland
*minimum 2 participants
RATIO: Maximum 1:6
Level: Beginner
Further Information
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