Rock Climbing in The Lake District

Famed for having some the finest rock climbs in the UK.

Take an opportunity to find out why people love rock climbing so much, you might just gutted hooked! This introduction to the wonderful sport of rock climbing, and is an amazing way to view the beauty of the Keswick area in the Lake District.

Quick Info

TIMINGS

09:30 - 12:30
13:30 - 16:30

YOUNGEST AGE

Minimum 8 years

INCLUDED

Harness
Helmet
All technical gear

YOU'LL NEED

Warm outdoor clothes
Trainers or boots
Wet weather gear.

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What do you need to know about Rock Climbing?

Our friendly and knowledgable instructors will cover such techniques as tying in, belaying, climbing calls and lowering off before sending you off up the crag to experience the delights of rock climbing.

You'll use easily accessible crags close to Keswick to offer you your first climbing experience.

Coupled with an abseiling session where you will take control of your own ropes during your descent off the rock face, this can be an amazing day out where you will really challenge yourselves and leave with an immense sense of achievement.

Getting there

LOGISTICS

The meeting point is in a small Pay and Display National Trust carpark. Do not pay as you will move to another venue once you've met your instructor.
Please travel in as few cars as possible, there is not a lot of parking available.
There are no toilets available at the carpark.
Your instructor will meet you at the venue.
Full joining instructions available on booking your place.

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"The mountain leaders for our Year 10 Geography Field-trip made sure our group were safe and well cared for, and helped us to achieve all of our goals. The team were experienced and informative and dealt with all of our young people with professionalism, care and good humour. We are looking forward to next years trip already".

Mark McNally
Head of Geography - Northfield School

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