Rock Climbing Courses

Scottish Rock Climbing
Scotland host’s some of the best rock climbing to be found anywhere in the UK, more so the quality of our
multi-pitch mountain locations are supreme however, our sea cliff, island and road side venues are again some of the finest to visit in Britain.
We offer five rock course themes from island rock, mountain rock, road rock, simple rock and learn rock all of our venues and itineraries are specially selected to ensure we get the content right for our clients but more importantly we aim to provide the best rock venues, course and holiday you have ever experienced.
So whether your stepping on to rock for the first time, wish to develop your climbing skills or simply have a guided holiday experience we have the locations and expertise that are amongst the top in the UK.
For those interested in rock skills we have free skill features and selected rock routes for sale.
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If you need any help selecting a course please call our course bookings team on 01887 822 699.

Island Rock

This course is based on the Isle of Skye, the islands coastline is 360° of rock and to the South of the Island is the famous black Cuillin mountains which host many multi-pitch classics leading to the narrow crests and peaks on the Cuillin ridge. Truly a unique venue for rock climbing and the only true island venue in Scotland to encompass a rich variety of different types of rock climbing locations.
The course is client led by your instructor however, they will teach you and coach you in a variety of rock skills whilst guiding you up routes.
You can learn any rock skills you want to learn, our courses have strict low instructor to client ratios which makes learning enjoyable, safe and easy.
The grade of routes climbed will be chosen to suit our clients and if your not sure about this we always kick off with low climbing grades and will hopefully have you seconding up to VS4C standard or above. This course is about experiencing a rock climbing holiday, learn skills, climb a variety of grades you feel comfortable with, climb different locations on a daily basis and have fun.
(For those booking as a climbing pair we can tailor make the week to suit any particular training needs and
aspirations from this all round island venue).

Ratio 1-2
Course duration 5 days


Accommodation
Our course includes self catering accommodation, bunkhouse style for 5 nights, on a shared room basis. For exclusive / single rooms requirements! a supplement charge is added. We can organise B&B, guest house or hotel accommodation up to date costs are given at point of booking.
If you want to organise your own accommodation requirements separate from our course package, please ask our course bookings administration for accommodation contacts.

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Mountain Rock

This course features and climbs multi-pitch mountain routes on a daily basis around Scotland. This course travels to where the best weather is likely to be but also provide a variety / geographical spread of locations too. From Glen Coe, to Lochaber the Cairngorms and North West Highlands. This course is a climb holiday which is instructor led for all the routes undertaken.
Mountain routes are exhilarating and challenging. This course has early morning starts and may involve the odd night wild camping in a remote high level mountain corrie with views to 1000ft + cliffs.
The grade of routes climbed will be chosen to suit our clients and if your not sure about this we always kick off with low climbing grades and will hopefully have you seconding up to VS4C standard or above. This course is about experiencing a rock climbing holiday, learn skills, climb a variety of grades you feel comfortable with, climb different locations on a daily basis, experience Scotland’s remote mountainous landscape and have fun.
(For those booking as a climbing pair we can tailor make the week to suit any particular training needs and
aspirations from this Scottish tour based course).

Ratio 1-2
Course duration 5 days

Accommodation

Our course includes self catering accommodation, bunkhouse style for 5 nights, on a shared room basis. For exclusive / single rooms requirements! a supplement charge is added. We can organise B&B, guest house or hotel.
Accommodation, up to date costs are given at point of booking as we will be staying at different venues most evenings. All wild camping kit is supplied except of personal sleeping bags.
This course includes all mainland in course transport costs.

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Road Rock

This course can start at any venue within the UK that’s right any venue, we travel to and from most rock venues within Britain, from North Wales to North Scotland. Road rock courses basically allow you to visit rock climbing locations from roadside to coast side. Our clients receive a tailored made itinerary spanning England, Wales and Scotland over a five day period. The course duration can be expanded but must consist of a minimum of 5 consecutive days.
For example you might wish to start in Cornwall or North Wales head to the Peak district on to the Lake district and into Scotland. You may wish to spend less or more time at a particular location and venue. The bigger the spread of venues the more time spent travelling.
You might decide to tour classic roadside venues in North Wales, Lake District or just Scotland. The trip options are endless but fun as you can easily climb in more than 5 geographical areas in 5 days.
This course is instructor led they will instruct you, guide you, coach you or teach you to lead yourself.
This course is privately guided on either a 1-1 or 1-2 ratio and the guiding cost is fixed.
For this course only, clients must pay the travel cost which is 40 pence per mile.
Accommodation costs, again clients can either camp or choose any accommodation they would like however, full costs for accommodation are not included in the course costs.

Ratio 1-1 or 1-2
Course duration minimum 5 days or more—Course dates tailored to suit.


For this exclusive and unique course call us to for a course design chat.

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Simple Rock

This course is ideal for those who wish to climb simple, easy rock climbing grades from grades moderate to very difficult.
From roadside crags to the occasional mountain route, this course takes daily excursions to beautiful locations, from Dunkeld to Aviemore to Glen Coe and Fort William. Our course will visit selected rock climbing locations which contain some of the most dramatic highland backdrops of glens, lochs, and mountains to be found in Scotland.
Simple rock just means that simple straight forward climbing experiences, we will of course provide instruction in technical skills such as movement skills and skills like belaying and much more associated with seconding on a rope.
This course is instructor led. A great way to relax and enjoy the best of Scottish rock climbing.
(For those booking as a group of 3 we can tailor make the week to suit any particular training needs and
aspirations from this Scottish based course).

Ratio 1-3
Course duration 5 days

Accommodation

Our course includes self catering accommodation, bunkhouse style for 5 nights, on a shared room basis. For exclusive / single rooms requirements! a supplement charge is added. For an extra charge we can organise B&B, guest house or hotel, up to date costs are given at point of booking as we will be staying at different venues most evenings. If clients want to wild camp all wild camping kit is supplied except personal sleeping bags.
This course includes all mainland in course transport costs.

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Learn Rock

This instructor led course is all about learning to climb and lead climb its the ultimate getting started package to rock climbing.
This instruction based course concentrates on the core skills from movement skills to lead clipping on single pitch routes however, opportunities will be taken to teach multi-pitch climbing techniques too.
Our curses are always led by highly qualified and experienced mountaineering instructors who are inspirational people who enjoy instructing and coaching climbing no matter how many times in a year.
This course will not only make you a safe climber but will introduce you to Scotland’s finest roadside crags and mountain routes.
Learn to:
Course Bullet Know what equipment to use and when
Course Bullet Safe movement skills
Course Bullet Interpreting guide books and grades
Course Bullet Build anchors and stance management
Course Bullet Belay techniques
Course Bullet Lead clip techniques
Course Bullet Protecting a personal abseil
Course Bullet Single and double rope techniques
Course Bullet Rope management and knots
Course Bullet Solving common problems
(For those booking as a group of 2 we can tailor make the week to suit any particular training needs and
aspirations from this Scottish based course).

Ratio 1-2
Course location

Aberfeldy, North Perthshire, Scotland. This stunning location has easy access to some of the finest roadside crags in Scotland in the immediate area, our local village of Aberfeldy is surrounded by hills and forests and is well serviced with excellent amenities and transport services. Aberfeldy is truly the adventure capital of Scotland.
This course package includes 5 nights self catering cottage and bunkhouse style accommodation - room on a shared basis, 1 to 2 nights are spent in either Glen Coe or Fort William.

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