Climbing

Whether you are a total beginner or a seasoned climber we can offer you from a ½ day taster session to a complete weekends climbing in the Wye valley.

The Wye valley has long been a favourite amongst climbers for its multitude of routes, its stunning views and its ease of access. (Only 5 minute's drive from the campsites at Christchurch and the M50 from Ross-on-Wye).

The valley has 5 main climbing areas. Symonds Yat, Winters Leap, Wyndecliff, Shorn cliff and Ban-y-Gor.

For the novices amongst you we use the popular Symonds Yat. It has a great variety of routes from easy climbs that most total beginners can scale, to some classic harder grade climbs that would test the more adventurous among you. This crag is perfect for the first trip to the valley and holds a great number of climbing areas suitable for individuals, families, youth groups, stag / hen party days and beginners alike.

It is also a site ideally set up for other activities such as abseiling, Tyrolean traversing and caving. White water kayaking can be found below the climbing area at the famous Symonds Yat rapids.

Ever seen those guys with rucksacks and ropes walking towards the mountains? Or maybe that French girl on TV that climbs without ropes! (Catharine Destiville), and fancied having a go? Well now you can!

We provide all the necessary equipment and a qualified climbing instructor to guide you through your first steps on rock. You'll be surprised at the feeling of achievement you will gain from topping out on your first real rock climb.

Those seeking more of a challenge or with a little previous experience you can try the longstone a stack of rock jutting out from the cliff with the best views in the valley, if you can control that fear of heights!

For the established climber we can also provide instructors to guide you up some of the classic climbs in other areas such as winters leap or even teach you the next step, the basics of rope work and lead climbing on natural protection to enable you to start climbing outdoors on your own. Email us for further information.

Taster sessions include, 3 hours instruction on a range of top roped climbs at Symonds Yat. You will learn how to safely belay your climber before your instructor lowers them to the ground. We have a number of areas to choose from all suitable for complete beginners.

Rock Climbing Courses

We can offer a range of climbing courses to get you started! From an indoor climbing course for those wishing to climb on indoor climbing walls to more involved courses to get you started in the outdoors where we will teach you how to be self sufficient enough to go climbing on your own, even through to the basics of mountaineering and traditional lead climbing.

A photo of a climber going for a lunge on the climbing wall.
Photo of a Rock Climber mid rock face.

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