This course is easily accessible by public transport, with bus stops located right outside our meeting venue. Lift share options will also be available during the course. Click the link below for more details on travelling to the venue using public transport.
Course Info
Take your climbing outdoors with our Introduction to Trad Climbing Course—two days of learning trad climbing skills for indoor climbers, scramblers, and beginners.
Dates March - October 
Duration 2 Days 
Start Location Snowdonia | Eryri 
Instructor Ratio 1:2 
Skill Level C1 
Book Today £300 P/Person Our Introduction to Trad Climbing course in North Wales is designed for anyone ready to learn the essential skills needed to climb rock routes safely in the mountains. Whether you’re an indoor climber, a scrambler, or just starting out, this course gives you the confidence and knowledge to take your climbing outdoors.
Why Choose This Course?
Trad climbing opens the door to some of the best rock climbing the UK has to offer. On this course, you’ll gain practical skills in:
- Placing protection and gear safely on rock
- Building solid belays
- Ropework and safety techniques
- Seconding and removing gear
- Climbing technique for trad routes
- Belaying and seconding
These skills are not only essential for trad climbing but also transferable to scrambling, mountaineering, and Alpine climbing. This course will be on rock routes around V-Diff upwards.
If you are looking for a course so you can climb Grade 2-3 Routes in boots please look at our Mountaineering Introduction
What to Expect
Over two days, our experienced instructors will guide you through hands-on practical sessions tailored to your level. You’ll learn how to:
- Choose appropriate venues and routes
- Use guidebooks effectively
- Select and use climbing equipment correctly
- Place gear and manage rope systems
- Build safe belays and belay from above
- Develop climbing technique for trad routes
We focus on creating a supportive and encouraging learning environment, so you leave with both the skills and confidence to climb safely on your own.
This course meets in Capel Curig near Betws y Coed in North Wales
Booking for two people?
If you're booking for two people we can offer bespoke dates for this course on a date that suits you. Please email us at Info@themountaineeringcompany.co.uk to discuss availability.
