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Let's face it, many people learn to climb with dodgy lessons from their mates - but often this can result in an accident waiting to happen. So wherever you're at, take the time to learn from a qualified leader how to climb safely. Will4Adventure are pleased to present weekend rock climbing courses for all, from complete novices to the budding mountaineer. Beware, this sport is totally addictive.
No courses exceed 4 clients to 1 instructor – hence high quality instruction and tuition at a personal level are guaranteed.
Rock 1 - Introduction to Climbing
"Just to let you know we had an absolutely fantastic weekend! ... We'd also like to comment on how professional and competent Matt is, we felt quite safe under his guidance and learnt loads! ... Thanks again - keep up the good work, hope to see you again soon."
- Tim & Linda O'Gorman.
This is an introductory course to rock climbing for the complete novice: everything from tying in to a harness and belaying, to a variety of techniques to help you on your way up the rock face.
- Rock climbing safety
- Equipment used for rock climbing
- Bouldering to improve technique
- Belaying
- Efficient use of foot holds to support your weight
- Balance exercises and position of centre of gravity
- Different types of hand hold and how to use them Abseiling
Cost per person : £99
(Please note that the Gower weekend is £110)
Rock 2 - Improvers
"Thanks for a fantastic weekend - they just get better and better."
- Chris W.
You’ve covered the basics already, you’re no novice, but maybe you’re not quite ready to lead climb. This course introduces you to trad climbing and seconding routes, with some focus on placing gear and rigging anchors. It also gives you the opportunity to have someone look at your skills and confidence to advise whether or not you’re ready for the next stage . . .
- Warming up
- Techniques for different climbs
- Gear placement and removal
- Seconding routes
- The principles of rigging anchors
Cost per person : £99
(Please note that the Gower weekend is £120)
Rock 3 - Learn to Lead
"Dave has taught us a lot and was an inspiration to us.....we now
have the basis of the necessary skills to which we hope leads to a safe
and long climbing career!!" - Denise and Michelle
Having learned the basics and honed your skills some more, this course is designed to primarily teach you how to lead climb on natural protection and set up belays and stances. This course may be of particular interest for those proficient at the local indoor climbing wall now itching to get outdoors - and quite right too! Nothing beats the real thing… two days of lead climbing covering the following:
- Equipment - the rack
- Gear placement
- Belaying the leader
- Rigging a stance
- Personal abseils
Cost per person : £150
Rock 4 - Rocks and Ropes
The Twilight Zone
This one day course will teach or revise you on how to rig anchor points so that you may enjoy safely continued lead climbing or top rope climbing outdoors. It is a technical course more than a climbing course and will be of great benefit to graduates of the Rock 2 Improvers course who wish to progress further. But also for graduates of Rock 3 – Learn to Lead who think their skills may be a little rusty, this will be the perfect recap.
- Refreshing the basics
- Knots
- The rack
- Placing gear
- Rigging anchors
- Ethics
- Further climbing practice
Cost per person : £50 (plus £45 for a second day of supervised climbing on the crag (optional))
Rock 5 - Multi-pitch Rock Climbing
Introduction to Summer Mountaineering
"Will, Recovering from a great weekend - tired but exultant. Learnt a lot, and gained a lot of confidence. Steve was an excellent instructor - supportive, encouraging and very clear. I need to get back out on the rock IMMEDIATELY ... !" - C.
By now you will be climbing with confidence (outdoors) and may have experience at placing your own trad protection. You have done it at the local crag and you have known for a long time where it was all leading . . .
- Basic skills recap
- Guide books and route selection
- Route finding
- Anticipating problems
- Ropework and stance management
- Solutions to simple problems
- Escaping the system
- Use of prussik
- Crag evacuation
- Traverse problems
Cost per person : £160
Discounts
There is a 5% discount for any Will4Adventure Rock Climbing Course
if you are in the BMC.
Included in the Price
- Instruction by a qualified leader
- All technical equipment - harness, ropes, helmet, shoes etc.
Not Included
- Travel costs
- Accommodation
- Feeding
Email me at will@will4adventure.com
for further details, or
 Register
your interest here.
Accommodation
While accommodation is not included in the price we will happily help you find something comfortable and to the liking of your budget - from campsites and barns to youth hostels and B&B’s.
All our weekends in the Dark Peak (Rock 1,2 &3, Hill Skills 1&2, and many free weekends) have us based in Castleton, the Hope Valley, which offers the following accommodation options.
Camping and Bunkhouse
(This is where I will be found)
Pindale Farm Outdoor Centre
Pindale Farm, Pindale Road, Hope,
Derbyshire, S33 6RN
Tel: 01433 620111
YHA
Castleton, Hope Valley,
Derbyshire S33 8WG
Tel: 0870 770 5758
castleton@yha.org.uk
B&B
Bargate Cottage
Market Place, Castleton, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33 8WQ
Tel: 01433 620201
Causeway House
Back Street, Castleton, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33 8WE
Tel: 01433 623291
Cryer House
Castle Street, Hope Valley, Castleton, Buxton, Derbyshire, S33 8WG
Tel: 01433 620244
Fax: 01433 620244
Four Seasons B&B
Spital House, How Lane, Hope Valley, Castleton, Derbyshire, S33 8WJ
Tel: 01433 620 655
Rambler's Rest
Mill Bridge, Castleton, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33 8WR
Tel: 01433 620125
Willow Croft
Pindale Road, Hope Valley, Castleton, Buxton, Derbyshire, S33 8WU
Tel: 01433 620400
Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese Inn
How Lane, Castleton, Hope Valley,
S33 8WJ
Tel: 01433 620330
How to get there
With a view to helping the environment and keeping costs down you may be
willing to share space in your car, or maybe you need a lift: either
way, let us know and we'll see what can be done.
If you are making your own way, try plugging the above postcodes into www.streetmap.co.uk and you’ll be provided a great set of instructions.
Alternatively take the train to Hope (in the Hope Valley, Derbyshire) and from there you can walk to Castleton (2 miles), get a taxi or take the 272 bus.
Taxis will need to be pre-booked – try these numbers:
Mick Rowland - 0777 1762068
Sickleholme mini-cab hire - 01433 651173 / 0777 3763445
Note - you must make arrangements to find Castleton in Derbyshire – there is more than one Castleton in the UK !
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