Course Info
Our five-day Pembroke Climbing Academy is one of the most immersive and rewarding climbing courses we offer—designed to transform you from a confident second into an independent trad leader, all set against the spectacular sea cliffs of Pembrokeshire.
Dates August 
Duration 5 Days 
Start Location Pembrokeshire 
Instructor Ratio 1:2 
Skill Level C2 
Book Today £749 P/Person This isn’t just a course—it’s a full climbing experience. Over five action-packed days, you’ll develop the technical skills, mental strength, and decision-making ability needed to lead climb safely and confidently on real rock.
What You’ll Learn on This Lead Climbing Course
By the end of the week, you’ll have a toolkit of essential trad climbing skills, including:
- Understanding climbing guidebooks and route selection
- Building and managing a trad rack efficiently
- Constructing secure belays and anchors
- Safe and effective belaying techniques (leader & second)
- Placing protection and mastering rope management
- Choosing appropriate climbs and planning your leads
- Developing sound judgement and risk assessment
- Managing fear, controlling nerves, and building confidence
- Proven strategies for progressing your climbing ability
- Coastal climbing essentials, including tide awareness
- Personalised coaching, take-away skills, and a clear progression plan
Learn from Expert Instructors in a World-Class Location
Your course will be led by a highly experienced, fully qualified instructor from The Mountaineering Company—passionate climbers who specialise in coaching on sea cliffs.
With dramatic cliffs, sea views, and diverse routes, Pembrokeshire offers one of the best trad climbing classrooms in the UK—and there’s no better place to learn
