Rock Climbing Courses in the Lake District


Climbing in the Lake District

The Lake District has a lifetime of rock climbing to keep you entertained; some of the best classic routes in the country are hidden away just waiting to be discovered. We can cater for all abilities from a beginners' rock climbing course through to a five day multi-pitch classic rock tour. Come on one of our courses throughout the year or let us guide you up the route of your choice.

If you would like to try rock climbing, abseiling and gorge walking all on the same day why not try one of our multi-activity days?

Private Guiding and Tuition


If you are planning a visit to the Lake District at any time of the year you can give us a call. We are happy to offer you single or multi-pitch climbing for anything from a half day session to a whole week. We can promise an enjoyable day for anyone from a beginner who has never worn a harness to a climber looking to lead her first multi-pitch route.


£160/day (£120/half day)
This cost is split between the participants.

Single Pitch Climbing
Min - 1 person Max - 6 people
Multi-pitch Climbing
Min -1 person Max - 2 people

Beginners rock climbing course

Courses 2010


To find out more about each course just click on the title:

Beginners' Climbing Course
If you have never tried climbing before come along on this one day course and we will show why we love it.
10th April, 8th May, 31st July, 14th August £75/person

Introduction to Climbing
For total beginners or those who have climbed indoors this is a two day introduction to single pitch climbing on real rock.
29th/30th May, 31st July/1st August £170/person


Learn to Lead
A five day course for climbers with some experience who want to learn to lead climb on rock.
10th-14th May, 12th-16th July, 16th-20th August
£475/person


Rescue Skills for Multi-Pitch Climbing
 A unique opportunity to practice escaping the system, prussiking, hoisting and retreating from climbs for intermediate climbers who can lead.
18th April, 10th August
£95/person

More than Climbing


Climbing, like a lot of sports, has developed its own vocabulary which can sometimes be intimidating to people when they first start out. We have done our best to use as little technical jargon on our pages as possible but sometimes it is unavoidable and if you decide you would like to learn more about climbing you will need to learn the lingo.


For a comprehensive guide to climbing you would do well to start with Libby Peter's "Rock Climbing".  It was written with instructors in mind but is packed full of useful, easy to understand information for everyone.


If you are unsure what the difference between single and multi-pitch climbing is or you would not the difference between a sling and a friend then check out the More than Mountains A-Z guide to climbing terms.


There are some amazing climbs in the Lake District and sometimes there can be too many to choose from so here is the More than Mountains Guide to Climbing Venues in the Lake District for Beginners.