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Description
Rock climbing is one of our most popular activities, and we offer courses
and holidays in a variety of spectacular settings in the UK and abroad
throughout the year.
Location
The majority of our courses are located within the Lake District, but
between autumn and spring we escape the cold to the Sun Rock of the Mediterranean
(including El Chorro, Mallorca,
Sardinia,
Costa Blanca, Corsica).
We also offer weekend breaks to other top quality climbing venues in the
UK, including the Peak District, North Wales and Cornwall.
In the Lake District, favourite climbing haunts include Borrowdale, Great
Gable, The Langdale Pikes, the Eden Valley and St Bees Head.
Conditions / Level of Difficulty / Fitness Requirements
We cover a wide spectra of difficulty from beginner to expert, so whether
it is your first time or one of many, we can cater to your particular
needs or desires.
Our clients range from young to old and from low to high fitness, and
neither age or physical condition are barriers to an enjoyable holiday
with Go Higher. We have found that the most important factor in you achieving
your goals is self-confidence, which we believe we can enhance.
Introductory Rock Climbing and Abseiling Courses
We will teach you to relax on rock by gaining confidence in the equipment
and belaying system, in a friendly environment. You will then be encouraged
to climb and abseil on easy slabs until you are sure of your footwork,
before moving onto a variety of crags and climbs. You will learn basic
climbing and rope handling skills; how to choose sound anchors and set
up safe belays; stance management; the placing and recovery of modern
protection; interpretation of guidebooks and route selection.
Intermediate Rock Climbing Courses
We aim to improve your climbing techniques and your understanding of
the belaying system. After revising basic skills you will have the opportunity
to practice safe leading on single and multi-pitch climbs, using single
and double-rope methods. We will also practice some self-rescue techniques,
and of course, enjoy some rather more exhilarating routes in stunning
surroundings.
Lakeland Classic Rock Holidays
Simply relax and enjoy the climbing as we lead you up some of the finest
routes the Lake District has to offer, whether in the valleys or on the
high mountain crags. With our intimate local knowledge we know the right
crags for the weather conditions and can assure an enjoyable and worthwhile
day.
What We Provide
Go Higher will provide:
What You Need to Provide
You will need to provide:
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adequate personal insurance;
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sturdy footwear;
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waterproofs;
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small rucksack (if possible);
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warm clothing (regardless of weather);
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camera;
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packed lunch / flask;
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sun cream / lip balm; and
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small amount of cash.
Remember that conditions can change rapidly in the hills, so always be
prepared! It is often worth bringing along a spare set of clothing to
change into at the end of the day in the event that conditions do worsen.
Scheduled Courses and Holidays
Below are the scheduled courses and holidays for this activity. For the
full list of activities, courses and holidays please refer to the Tariff
and Calendar.
Introductory Rock Climbing Courses
Start Date | End Date | Days | Price |
21/03/2011 | 25/03/2011 | 5 | £300 |
09/05/2011 | 13/05/2011 | 5 | £300 |
06/06/2011 | 10/06/2011 | 5 | £300 |
11/07/2011 | 15/07/2011 | 5 | £300 |
15/08/2011 | 19/08/2011 | 5 | £300 |
12/09/2011 | 16/09/2011 | 5 | £300 |
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Intermediate Rock Climbing and
Leading Instruction Courses
Start Date | End Date | Days | Price |
27/06/2011 | 01/07/2011 | 5 | £325 |
01/08/2011 | 05/08/2011 | 5 | £325 |
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Classic Lakeland Rock Climbs
Start Date | End Date | Days | Price |
03/05/2011 | 06/05/2011 | 4 | £300 |
13/06/2011 | 17/06/2011 | 5 | £350 |
08/08/2011 | 12/08/2011 | 5 | £350 |
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UK Climbing Weekends
Holiday | Start Date | End Date | Price |
UK Peak District Rock | 09/03/2011 | 10/03/2011 | £45 |
UK North Wales Rock | 18/06/2011 | 19/06/2011 | £45 |
UK Peak District Rock | 05/11/2011 | 06/11/2011 | £45 |
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Overseas Climbing Holidays
Holiday | Start Date | End Date | Price |
Provence, France | 16/04/2011 | 23/04/2011 | £600 |
Galicia, Spain | 14/05/2011 | 21/05/2011 | £580 |
Montanejos, Spain | 10/09/2011 | 17/09/2011 | £580 |
Kalymnos, Greece | 08/10/2011 | 15/10/2011 | £580 |
El Chorro, Spain | 03/12/2011 | 10/12/2011 | £580 |
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Like to know more?
If you'd like to know more about this activity and/or Go Higher and our
our services, please feel free to contact
us.
Make a Booking
Would you like to join us? Then fill in our booking
form.
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Imogen powering through on "Wall and Corner", Duddon Valley,
Lake District. Photo © Steve Morgan, Go Higher.

Bridging up an El Chorro classic, Spain.
Photo © Steve Morgan, Go Higher.
[Inset Photo]: Roger enjoying the Sun Rock
of Mallorca. Photo © Go Higher.
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