Intermediate Rock Climbing Course

Real rock is calling! If you have started your climbing journey indoors but have set your sights on climbing on real rock, our Peak District Intermediate Rock Climbing Course will help you develop your technical skills to do that safely.

Peak District Intermediate Rock Climbing Course

Everyone comes on our rock climbing courses with different experience and goals so we will always tailor the day to you. The following list is just a guide, if you have any specific requests please let us know and we will incorporate it into the day.

  • You will learn to tie in and belay using different belay devices (if you are not already familiar with these skills)

  • You will be introduced to outdoor climbing on some of the best routes in the Peak District

  • You will get tips on technique like smearing, mantling, we will show you how to move efficiently on the rock and you will be introduced to one of the most fundamental aspects of climbing on gritstone – jamming!

  • If your end goal is to work towards lead climbing trad or sport you will learn new skills that will be enable you to progress in that direction such as how to abseil by yourself with a prusik backup

  • This course gives a really good fundamentals for Learn to Lead Trad Climbing Course or Learn to Lead Sport Climbing Course

  • Our Full Day courses often have an element of bouldering in them depending on location

  • We have locations available close to Hathersage, Bakewell, Stoney Middleton, Ladybower Reservoir and Matlock. You can find some of our favourite locations below

  • This is a private group session. The cost includes up to 3 people. The cost for each additional person is £55 for Half Day and £80 for Full Day bookings. We allow bookings for the next day up until 5 pm. If your booking is for over 8 people, please book at least 48 hours advance. If you would like to book within 48 hours please give us a ring first.

Latest Reviews

  • “Just back from a 2nd day climbing session with Dom - she made both days so much fun, ensuring that everything felt safe and enjoyable but also pushing us just the right amount to explore our limits and feel that sense of achieving something that was a real challenge. Highly recommended!”

    Dan

  • “Thanks Dom for a fantastic day of outdoor climbing! Can't wait to go again.”

    Liam

  • “Spent a really lovely day climbing in a quarry with Dom and she was fab! Expert in pushing enough to get you to over come your boundaries while also always feeling fun and safe.I would heartily recommend and the full day is well worth it.”

    Josh

Which course is right for me?

  • Half Day is good option if you would like to work on a specific skill or have a bit of an introduction to outdoor climbing.

  • We recommend full day if you want to focus on getting more in depth knowledge on rope work and climbing technique. We can often combine the day with some bouldering. Let us know if you would like to do this and we can choose the venue accordingly.

  • £200

    Half Day Private Course

    Up to 3 people are included in cost, any additional person £55

    9 am-12 pm, 1 pm-4 pm, or 5 pm-8 pm

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  • £300

    Full Day Private Course

    Up to 3 people are included in cost, any additional person £80

    Full Day – 10 am-4 pm or 9 am - 3 pm

    Book Here

Peak District Intermediate Rock Climbing Course Locations

The Peak District is conveniently located close to Sheffield, Manchester, Derby, Leeds or Nottingham with only a 2.5 hour drive from London, making it a great choice for 1 Day Rock Climbing Courses in the Peak District.

Climbing in the Peak District is world class and climbers from all over the world travel to the area to try climbing on gritstone.

Gritstone climbing requires good technical ability and you need skills like smearing, mantling, jamming, bridging and balance for climbing arêtes.

Where best to practice these skills if not at one of the best locations in the Peak District?

  • Stanage Edge

    Stanage Edge is one of the best climbing venues in the UK. Whatever the focus of the climbing course is, there will be an area at Stanage perfect for that. Whether you are wanting to learn some more rope skills or try a variety of different routes and learn techniques in the process, Stanage Edge should be on your list of climbing places to visit in the Peak District.

  • Burbage Rocks

    Located conveniently only 5 minutes from the parking area, Burbage is fantastic for Half Day courses or if you want to maximise all of your time climbing. With a good variety of routes and the option to incorporate some bouldering too during Full Day courses, this is a tried and tested choice.

  • Horseshoe Quarry

    Horseshoe Quarry is a sport climbing venue located close to Stoney Middleton. It is bolted limestone and gives a fantastic day focusing on climbing movement as well as preparing for lead climbing. We like to use this venue if you have some experience with climbing and the aim is to work towards being an independent climber.

  • The Roaches

    Roaches offers a fantastic opportunity to combine rock climbing with bouldering as the area has tons of fantastic routes and boulders. Suitable for small and large groups - you will find excellent classic routes in stunning setting.

  • Froggatt Edge

    Froggatt Edge is home to some classic slab climbs as well as jamming cracks so this makes a fantastic venue for developing climbing technique. The walk is around 15 minutes (the routes will be worth it!) so we prefer to run our Full Day courses here.