Rock Climbing
Are you considering rock climbing?
Whatever your reason, a new challenge, a day of adventure, or a step toward bigger mountain goals - the way you begin your journey can make all the difference. At Mountainspace, we believe climbing is for everyone, and we’re here to help you take those first steps with confidence, skill, and a healthy dose of fun.
What’s Included (all courses)
- All technical equipment provided (helmets, harnesses - where required, ropes, hardware)
- High-quality trad racks specific to each venue
- Supportive, fully qualified and insured instruction
- Pre-course information pack and location guidance
- Advice on personal kit and preparation
- Post-course progression advice and recommended next steps
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Introduction to Rock Climbing
1 day · 1:6 ratio · £90.00pp
A welcoming first step onto real rock. We’ll cover fitting harnesses and helmets, tying in, belaying, movement skills and how to look after yourself and others at the crag. Expect fun, encouragement, and plenty of time actually climbing - ideal if you’re brand new or have only climbed indoors a handful of times.What you walk away with:
A solid foundation in outdoor climbing and the confidence to join supervised sessions. -
Introduction to Trad Climbing
2 days · 1:2 ratio · £295.00pp
Perfect for beginners with some basic experience, indoor climbers heading outside, or anyone who wants a confidence-boosting refresher. Over two days you’ll learn how to place and assess trad gear, build simple anchors, second routes efficiently and understand the flow of a trad day, so you leave feeling safer, calmer, and more in control.What you walk away with:
A clearer understanding of gear and anchors, improved judgement, and the confidence to second trad routes with good awareness. -
Learn to Lead
2–3 days (depending on experience) · from £295.00–£390.00
Ready to take the sharp end? This course bridges the gap between following routes and leading them yourself. We’ll focus on route choice, gear placements, building and equalising anchors, rope management and staying composed when it matters. The length of the course is tailored to your previous experience so you can build independence step by step, not all at once. Abseiling skills are included.What you walk away with:
A structured progression towards leading independently, with safer, calmer and more reliable systems. -
Multipitch Climbing Development
2 days · £300.00pp
For climbers with existing trad experience who want smoother, more confident days on longer routes. We’ll dive into stance management, building efficient anchors, reducing rope faff, communication, and route reading so your multipitch days feel calmer, cleaner and more enjoyable. Ideal if you’re already leading but want your systems to feel solid. Multipitch abseil descents are covered as well as rope management.What you walk away with:
More confidence, cleaner systems, and the skills needed to enjoy longer routes without the stress and faff. -
From Zero to Hero
5 days · 1:2 ratio · £650.00
A week-long progression for motivated beginners with basic climbing knowledge who want to make a real leap forward. Across five days we’ll build your skills and confidence towards leading easy multipitch trad routes or becoming a truly competent second. Expect lots of climbing, clear coaching, and a supportive environment.What you walk away with:
Independence. A strong technical foundation, the ability to safely second or lead easy multipitch trad routes, and a clear path for future development.
