Peak District Outdoor Bouldering Course
Bouldering is arguably the best way to get into climbing as you need very little equipment. It is all about technique so our outdoor bouldering course will focus on giving you the technical skills to either start outdoor bouldering or build on your previous experience indoors.
Peak District Outdoor Bouldering Course Content
Everyone comes on our outdoor bouldering course with different levels of experience and goals. This course is suitable for novices as well as climbers who have some previous indoor or outdoor experience who want some bouldering coaching in the Peak District. We will always speak to you before the day to find out exactly what you would like out of this course and how we can help you develop your skills. We offer Half and Full Days.
Bouldering outdoors and specifically gritstone bouldering is all about technique so you will learn the essentials such as smearing, mantling, transfering weight and even jamming!
We will cover safety whilst bouldering: how to use bouldering pads and how to spot properly
We will go through guidebooks and the grading system
Ethics and access: how to enjoy and preserve the rock for future generations
We will of course climb lots of boulder problems in some of the best areas in the Peak District
Venues are available close to Sheffield, Machester, Leek, Derby, Notthingham, Bakewell and Matlock. Please have a look at our favourite venues below.
Which course is right for you?
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Our Half Day course is perfect if you are looking for a bit of a bouldering taster for smaller group or a family or you want to work on a specific skill.
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If you want to develop your bouldering skills and get stuck in learning techniques, our Full Day is the right option. We would also recommend this if you have more than 4 people in the group.
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£150
Half Day ( 3 hours) up to 6 people
9 am-12 pm, 1 pm-4 pm, or 5 pm-8 pm
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£240
Full Day (6 hours) for up to 6 people
10 am-4 pm or 9 am -3 pm
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We will get in touch with you within 24 hours to find out a bit about your experience and your goals. We will then decide on location and the content for the day.
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We have climbing shoes available (up to a size 14) and we will provide bouldering pads.
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Bring warm clothing, sturdy footwear for the approach, water, lunch, snacks and suncream. If you have your own chalk bag and climbing shoes please bring those too.
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If you have booked a session for the next day, we will get back to you as soon as we have access to emails. We are often working in the day out at the crag and sometimes there are a few hours in between responding to emails. If a slot is available and you booked the session, it’s on and we will get information over to you as soon as we can.
Our booking system online closes 24 hours prior to the start time. If you would like a last minute booking within 24 hours please give us a ring and we will be happy to help if we can.
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We will meet at the location car park to maximise climbing time.
Peak District Bouldering Locations
Outdoor bouldering in the Peak District is easily accessible from Sheffield, Manchester, Notthingham, Derby and only 2.5 hours drive from London, making it a great choice for a day out.
Peak District Bouldering offers some of the best climbing in the UK. Gritstone climbing is unique and requires a set of technique skills which will make you a better all round climber. Where better to practice than on some of the best gritstone edges in the Peak District?
The venues that we use for our bouldering courses are tried and tested and are some of our personal favourite - when we are not delivering the course, you will find us bouldering at these locations!
We will generally decide the location based on your experience, location, whether there are any young climbers and the weather. If you have a preference let us know.
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Burbage South Boulders
Burbage South Boulders is the perefct place for outdoor bouldering for beginners. ! It has a huge collection of introductory grade problems where you can practice the essential gritstone bouldering techniques - smearing, transfering weight, and mantling amongst others. The walk is around 15-20 minutes but you will be rewarded with tons of good climbing and some great views over Burbage Valley. Bouldering at Burbage South Boulders is suitable for novice climbers and is also great for families with young climbers who are getting into the sport.
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Stanage Plantation
Stanage Plantation is one of UK’s premier bouldering destinations. Home to so many classic boulder problems, it should definitely be on your list of bouldering places to visit if you already have some indoor or outdoor climbing experience. If you want a taste of some of the best gritstone bouldering in the Peak District, Stanage Plantation will not disappoint. The walk to the bouldering area is around 10 minutes.
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Stanage Far Right (Apparent North)
Bouldering at Apparent North is really varied and we use this venue if you already have some experience with climbing. The walk is easy, under 10 minutes on reasonably flat ground. The boulder problems are easily scaled depending on what your experience and objectives are and have a variety from small roofs to fairly high easier problems with some classics in between. We also use this area for young climbers who already have some previous indoor or outdoor experience under their belt.
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Curbar Field
Curbar Field is a collection of boulders conveniently located 5 minutes form the parking area. We tend to not use this venue for novice climbers (there are better areas if you are totally new to climbing) and we generally use this venue when you have some previous experience either indoor or outdoors as there are some amazing classic problems that you can try. You can also boulder at Curbar Edge located just a short walk away.
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Birchen Edge
Just as you arrive at Birchen Edge you will notice three boulders each having their own name carved into the rock. The Three Ships have got a good collection of introductory boulder problems making this is a good location for our beginner climbing course. Birchen Edge itself has got tons of problems so the session can be adapted and scaled to your ability. The walk is around 15 minutes long.
