Rock Introduction for Beginners | The Peak District | The Mountaineering Company

Course Info

Kickstart your outdoor climbing journey with our Rock Climbing Introduction in the Peak District. Learn technical skills, receive coaching on your movement and develop your confidence at some great climbing venues - all under the guidance of a qualified climbing instructor with years of experience climbing outdoors.

Dates April - October

Duration 1 Days

Start Location Peak District

Instructor Ratio 1:6

Book Today £95.00 P/Person

Our Rock Climbing Introduction course is designed specifically for beginners in the stunning Peak District! Whether you're new to climbing or looking to refresh your skills, our expert instructors will guide you through the basics in a supportive and friendly environment. You'll learn essential techniques, safety practices, and gain confidence as you climb the beautiful natural gritstone formations of this iconic national park. With its breathtaking landscapes and varied climbing routes, the Peak District provides the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable introduction to the world of climbing. All equipment is provided, so all you need to bring is your enthusiasm and sense of adventure!

Course Content

Climbing guidebooks and the grading system.
Access and where to climb.
Types of harnesses and helmet and how to fit them.
Belaying and the different devices on the market.
Movement coaching and technique.
Climb on a variety of rock types to build confidence.
Lowering off and abseiling

By the end of the two days you will have climbed numerous routes at a range of venues and built your confidence to start the journey to independence.

All technical equipment like helmet and harness are included in the price of this course.

Course Dates

COURSE DATE DAYS COST LOCATION PLACES BOOKING
COURSE DATE 05-04-2025 DAYS1 COST£95.00 LOCATIONBuxton - Peak District PLACES6 BOOKING book now
COURSE DATE 10-05-2025 DAYS1 COST£95.00 LOCATIONBuxton - Peak District PLACES6 BOOKING book now
COURSE DATE 07-06-2025 DAYS1 COST£95.00 LOCATIONBuxton - Peak District PLACES6 BOOKING book now
COURSE DATE 05-07-2025 DAYS1 COST£95.00 LOCATIONBuxton - Peak District PLACES6 BOOKING book now
COURSE DATE 04-08-2025 DAYS1 COST£95.00 LOCATIONBuxton - Peak District PLACES6 BOOKING book now
COURSE DATE 11-10-2025 DAYS1 COST£95.00 LOCATIONBuxton - Peak District PLACES6 BOOKING book now

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Q: What previous experience do I need ?

You don't need any experience to attend this course as the course content is for anybody looking to get into climbing. Previous clients have included total beginners, indoor climbers and boulderers. Our small instructor ratios (Max 2 People) guarantee we can individualise the learning and give you the best possible two days.

Q: Do I need to book this course with somebody else?

Our open courses are great for individuals or pairs looking to try out rock climbing in the outdoors. If you're on your own then fear not, many of our client's book onto these courses as individuals and we guarantee a great two days out with us!

Q: What equipment will I need?

All technical equipment is included in the price of this course making it great for beginners or those without the necessary rock climbing gear. To get the most out of the course we do recommend buying rock climbing shoes which can be purchased for under £30.

Q: Where will we climb?

North Wales has a wealth of climbing venues allowing us to get on a range of rock types in stunning locations. We often climb in the mountains, on the coast and at the crags around Snowdonia. We make the decision on where to climb based on our clients previous experience and weather.

Testimonials

I've now been on two courses with The Mountaineering company. Both courses were great, learnt loads and Matt/Sam were brilliant instructors. I would definitely recommend to anyone getting into mountaineering to book onto intro and development courses. I'm looking forward to doing more courses with them in the future. (Google Review)

Alex Heaps

My partner and I booked Matt for two days mountaineering instruction so we could learn how to use ropes on climbs that were out of our comfort zone. We had a fantastic two days and Matts structured approach allowed us to take it all in and practice all the techniques over and over again. We both now feel more confident to take on more adventurous scrambles. Thanks Matt

Andy and karren

Fantastic day on the Back to Basics Navigation course with Matt. Very well organised and learnt a lot. Matt was very professional and great at teaching the skills with lots of patience and encouragement. Really enjoyed it and will definitely be signing up to other courses in future. Highly recommended.

Chontelle Wright

A great day out learning how to use a map and compass with Matt. His teaching style gave us just the right amount of information without feeling overloaded. I would highly recommend Matt !

Chris

Just got back from a fantastic weekend with Matt on the Welsh 3k and couldn't have asked for a better time. We had blue skies and cool air so it wasn't too hot and the views were simply incredible. Matt set a great pace allowing us to push our limits but never going beyond what we were capable of and we finished in 18 hours 32 mins. Hes a top bloke and I would certainly recommend him and The Mountaineering Company to anybody. Thanks again Matt. You will certainly see us again next year no doubt!

Chris Mansell

We attended a navigation course today with Matt. He was fantastic, can’t rate him highly enough! We had no knowledge at all, but have come home feeling confident and ready to tackle our adventure! Thank you Matt for a fabulous, fun day

Claire Black

I thoroughly recommend Matt as a leader & guide. I experienced an exhilarating & fun day with a super group doing Matt's Ogwen Classics day. Matt managed our mixed levels of ability & confidence with a calm, encouraging, alert & purposeful manner. He inspired confidence through recognition of our efforts & shared his knowledge & experience to support our skill development. The day passed all too quickly!

Ferne Davies

Awesome day with Matt teaching my 11yr old son and I the basics of climbing. Very patient and approachable would highly recommend Matt to anyone with an interest in rock climbing. Really fun day enjoyed by all!

Ian Roberts

Wow ! Where do I start, the best walking/climbing day of my life. Matt you were fantastic with all the members of our group. (Google Review)

Johnny Jones

All I can say is amazing!! Never scrambled before Matt looked after us supported us though the scary bits and made the whole day brilliant.

Karen Williams

Had a fantastic weekend with Matt on the mountain skills course - he is really friendly + approachable, and tailored the two days to what we enjoyed + wanted to learn. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to build their confidence with mountain hiking + navigation!

Kirsty

Well. What can I say - one of the best adventure weekends my friend and I have ever had and absolutely 10/10 instruction from Matt training us for our first OMM (Google Review)

Luke Whipps

Recently attended an intermediate rock skills course in the Peak District. Really great weekend and excellent fun. Matt is a top bloke; very knowledgeable and just the right amount of laid back. Allows all the information to really sink in - effective teaching!

Matt Pomfrett

Excellent day out with Matt on my first ever Scramble. I found it pretty tough in places but Matt was always there to put me at ease, offer instruction and with his support I made it to the top. Would highly recommend to others.

Polly Hornby