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Rock Climbing

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:

  • instructor/s;

  • all technical equipment as required (e.g. helmets, ropes, harness, climbing shoes); and

  • local transport to and from the crags.

What You Need to Provide

You will need to provide:

  • adequate personal insurance;

  • sturdy footwear;

  • waterproofs;

  • small rucksack (if possible);

  • warm clothing (regardless of weather);

  • camera;

  • packed lunch / flask;

  • sun cream / lip balm; and

  • 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

Dates

Days

Price

21/03-25/03

FIVE

300

09/05-13/05

FIVE

300

06/06-10/06

FIVE

300

11/07-15/07

FIVE

300

15/08-19/08

FIVE

300

12/09-16/09

FIVE

300

 

Intermediate Rock Climbing and
Leading Instruction Courses

Dates

Days

Price

27/06-01/07

FIVE

325

01/08-05/08

FIVE

325

 

Classic Lakeland Rock Climbs

Dates

Days

Price

03/05-06/05

FOUR

300

13/06-17/06

FIVE

350

08/08-12/08

FIVE

350

 

UK Climbing Weekends

Venue

Dates

Price

Peak Rock

09 Apr - 10 Apr

45pppd

North Wales Rock

18 Jun - 19 Jun

45pppd

Peak Rock

05 Nov to 06 Nov

45pppd

 
 

Overseas Climbing Holidays

Holiday

Dates

Price

Provence, France

16 Apr - 23 Apr

600

Galicia, Spain

14 May - 21 May

580

Montanejos, Spain

10 Sept - 17 Sept

580

Kalymnos, Greece

18 Oct - 26 Oct

580

El Chorro, Spain

03 Dec - 10 Dec

580

     

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.

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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.