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Lake District Rock Climbing Leading Course

Course: £110.00

Learn to Lead – Rock Climbing Leading Course in the Lake District

A multi-day course for climbers with some experience who would like to learn to lead climb. This course is held at a variety of venues throughout the Lake District to give you an opportunity to climb on a variety of rock types. Every course is tailored precisely to meet the needs and goals of the participants. We can also offer courses in the Peak District or Snowdonia, North Wales. A Learn to Lead course needs a minimum of two people to run. If you do not have a climbing partner who wants to come with you please let us know and we can put you in touch with others waiting to come on the course.

Every course is bespoke and tailored precisely to meet the needs and goals of the participants.

All of our Learn to Lead Courses are run on a private basis. The course can be run on a date of your choice and will be tailored precisely to your needs. Prices are per person per day. This course needs a minimum of two people to run.

Learn to Lead Climb in Five Days

This intensive course will cover all the skills necessary for you to go out and enjoy rock climbing for yourself.

Each course is designed for the participants and can be as long or as short as you like.

To give you an idea of a typical course for climbers with mostly indoor climbing experience we have put together a five day programme:

  • Every learn to lead course is bespoke so if, for example, you have lots of outdoor climbing experience and are already very happy as a second we can design a more appropriate course for you.
  • We can now offer Learn to lead sport climbing courses in the Lake District making the most of the recently re-bolted slate quarries and limestone outcrops that offer a great variety of climbs.
  • In association with the British Mountaineering Council we are also offering one day workshops available to individual and club members.
  • We will meet you at the climbing venues at 09:00 and the day will finish by 17:00. We can provide all necessary equipment or you are welcome to bring your own if you have it. There will be a maximum of two customers per instructor to ensure you have individual attention at all times.
  • Our learn to lead rock climbing courses are run by fully qualified Mountaineering and Climbing Instructors who are full members of the Association of Mountaineering Instructors (AMI).

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August has been a busy month. Lots of scrambling, August has been a busy month. Lots of scrambling, climbing and navigation in the fells.
Striding Edge or Sharp Edge – which makes the bett Striding Edge or Sharp Edge – which makes the better first scramble? 🤔⛰️

It's one of the questions we're asked most often...

"Should I start with Striding Edge or Sharp Edge?"

The honest answer? Neither is automatically the best choice for everyone.

Both are fantastic Grade 1 scrambles in the Lake District, but they offer very different experiences.

🏔️ Striding Edge is broader, busier and has plenty of opportunities to choose easier or harder lines. It's a brilliant introduction for many people, but the exposure can feel intimidating if you're nervous about heights.

🪨 Sharp Edge is shorter but more technical. It demands good footwork and confidence on steeper rock. In dry conditions it's an exciting challenge, but when it's wet it can become surprisingly serious.

The best first scramble isn't necessarily the most famous one—it's the one that matches your experience, confidence and the conditions on the day.

That's why, on our scrambling days, we don't just guide you across a ridge. We help you develop the skills and confidence to move efficiently on rocky ground, make good decisions and enjoy the experience rather than simply getting through it.

Because the goal isn't to tick off one scramble...

It's to build the confidence to enjoy many more adventures in the mountains. 💚

Have you done Striding Edge, Sharp Edge, both, or neither? Which would you recommend as a first scramble? Let us know in the comments! 👇

#LakeDistrict #Scrambling #StridingEdge #SharpEdge #MountainSkills #Hillwalking #Adventure #MoreThanMountains #ExploreWithConfidence
🤔 Open Course or Bespoke Course – Which is Right f 🤔 Open Course or Bespoke Course – Which is Right for You?

If you're thinking about improving your navigation skills, one of the first decisions is whether to join an open course or book a bespoke day. Both will help you become a more confident navigator—but they offer different experiences.

🧭 Open Courses
Perfect if you enjoy learning alongside others.

✅ Meet like-minded people who share your passion for the outdoors.
✅ Learn from each other's questions and experiences.
✅ A great value way to build solid navigation skills.
✅ Ideal for beginners or anyone wanting to refresh the fundamentals.

🥾 Bespoke Courses
Designed entirely around you.

✅ Learn at your own pace.
✅ Focus on the skills that matter most to you.
✅ Choose a date that works for your schedule.
✅ Perfect if you're preparing for a specific challenge—whether that's a mountain marathon, a long-distance trail, winter walking, or simply building confidence before heading into the hills independently.

Whichever option you choose, our goal is the same: to give you the skills and confidence to make your own decisions in the mountains and enjoy your adventures safely.

So... which sounds more like you?

💬 Let us know in the comments: Do you prefer learning with a group, or would you choose a course tailored just for you?

📷 @ginnykopp 

#NavigationSkills #MountainSkills #MapReading #Hillwalking #OutdoorLearning #LakeDistrict #MoreThanMountains #AdventureWithConfidence
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Fun times on Sharp Edge recently. Not done this sc Fun times on Sharp Edge recently. Not done this scramble on Blencathra in a while so good to be back on the hill.
📍 Why We Keep Our Group Sizes Small One of the qu 📍 Why We Keep Our Group Sizes Small

One of the questions we’re often asked is why we run our Beginners Navigation Courses with low instructor-to-participant ratios.

The answer is simple: learning navigation takes practice.

Reading a map, taking bearings, interpreting terrain and making good route choices are all skills that develop through doing—not just watching. By keeping groups small, every participant gets plenty of opportunities to make decisions, ask questions, make mistakes, and then try again in a supportive environment.

Rather than rushing from point to point, we can slow things down, explore different techniques, and give individual feedback tailored to each learner’s needs. This helps build confidence and ensures that everyone leaves with skills they can use independently on future adventures.

Navigation isn't about following an instructor around the hills—it's about learning how to find your own way.

Small groups. More practice. Better learning. 🧭

📷@ginnykopp 

#NavigationSkills #MapReading #OutdoorLearning #Hillwalking #MountainSkills #NavigationCourse #LearnToNavigate #OutdoorAdventure #WalkingUK #MoreThanMountains #MountainTraining #CompassSkills #ConfidenceInTheHills

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07878 471253
nick@morethanmountains.co.uk
48 Devonshire Rd, Ulverston LA12 9AJ

Based in the Lake District in the UK, offering mountaineering courses, rock climbing, scrambling, and winter skills training.

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