Rock Climbing Intro – Your Outdoor Climbing Adventure Begins

🧗 Rock Climbing Intro

Step Onto Real Rock – Learn the Skills, Build the Confidence

Take your first climbs outdoors with expert guidance. From harnesses and knots to movement and belaying, our Rock Climbing Intro is the perfect start for beginners or indoor climbers ready to explore the crags. Safe, supportive, and unforgettable.

📊 Course Details & Overview

• ⏱ Duration: 5 hours

• 👥 Group Size: 2-6 participants

• 💷 Price: £60 per person

• 📍 Locations: Single-pitch crags & quarries across North Wales, Lake District, Lancashire & Cheshire

• 🤝 Welcome to all levels — no outdoor climbing experience needed

🧭 What You’ll Learn & Experience

• Fitting safety equipment properly — harness, helmet, shoes

• Tying essential knots and using belay devices safely

• Climbing calls & rope handling – communication skills

• Fundamental climbing movement: balance, footwork, body positioning

• Reading topo guides and choosing suitable routes for your experience

• Real time coaching and feedback in outdoor rock settings

👣 Who This Course Is For

Ideal for:

• Beginners with no outdoor climbing experience

• Indoor climbers wanting to transition to real rock

• Families, groups of friends, or climbing clubs
  wanting a fun, safe outdoor climbing day

• Anyone wanting to build confidence and learn correct technique early

Not suited for those expecting advanced trad/cliff climbs or high exposure climbs on first outing.

🛡️ Why Climb with Yonder Adventure Company?

• Our guides are Mountain Leaders & Rock Climbing Instructors, first aid certified, members of the Mountain Training Association

• We choose climbing sites suited to group experience & weather conditions

• Safety equipment and procedures: harness fitting, belay safety, helmet use, checking conditions

• Small group sizes mean individual coaching, feedback & safe paced progress

• Local climbing locations; geological & route knowledge; friendly support & motivation

🕒 Sample Itinerary

• 09:00 AM – Meet at selected crag / quarry; safety briefing & gear setup

• 09:30 AM – Warm-up climbs & movement drills (balance, footwork)

• 10:30 AM – Roped climbs: knots, tying in, climbing & descending safely

• 11:45 AM – Climbing calls, partner exercises & technique coaching

• 12:30 PM – Break & Q&A: reading route topo & selecting line

• 01:00 PM – Final climbs & wrap up; feedback and guidance for next steps

(Timings approximate; exact schedule depending on location, group ability & conditions.)

🎒 What’s Included & What to Bring

Included:

• Qualified guide & safety instruction

• All climbing equipment (harness, helmet, ropes etc.)

• Access to crag/quarry site

• Group support & feedback

Bring:

• Comfortable, breathable clothes and good climbing/hiking shoes

• Waterproof layer (crags can be damp / windy)

• Gloves, hat, sun protection

• Snacks & water (min 2L)

• Personal medication

• Optionally own equipment (chalk, shoes) if available

💬 Testimonials

"Stepping onto real rock for the first time with Yonder was amazing — from knots to climbing holds, everything was explained so clearly." — A. F., Manchester

"I never thought I’d feel confident outdoors as quickly as I did. The guide’s encouragement and proper technique coaching made all the difference." — S. P., Cheshire

❓ FAQs

Do I need any prior climbing experience?
No — this course is designed for beginners. You’ll learn from scratch or build on indoor wall experience.

What if weather is bad or site is wet?
We monitor weather and pick suitable crags; if conditions are unsafe, we reschedule or move to safer location.

Is it physically demanding?
Moderate exertion — you’ll climb, belay, move over rock, so a reasonable fitness level helps.

Are children welcome?
Yes, children 8+ welcome with adult supervision. Younger must check with us per course.

Where is the meeting point and what transport options are there?
We’ll supply exact location on booking. Transport not included but recommendations provided.

📅 Secure Your Rock Climbing Intro Spot

Start your rock climbing journey now — perfect for fearless first-steps and skill building. Spaces limited to ensure quality coaching and safety.