Adult Taster

The best way to get into climbing! One of the instructors will give you a chance to experience all aspects of our centre including Roped Climbing, Auto Belays and Bouldering. 

These are run every Tuesday and Wednesday evening from 6.30-7.30pm. Booking can be made online and costs £20 per person with all equipment provided. There is also a chance to meet other like minded people as this session is open to all aged 16+.

For groups of 3 people or more it might be worth booking a private session – see adult group sessions below.

Ropes Course

This course teaches the essentials of belaying and tying in for those new to rope climbing. Once signed off by one of our instructors you will be able to use the centre independently.

The course comprises one 2 hour session and runs every Monday and Friday evening from 6.00-8.00pm. Other times can be arranged so give us a call if these times aren’t suitable.

Cost to none members is £60 per person and can be booked online. The price for members is £45 but this needs to be booked by calling reception on 01382 201901. 

NOTE: We need the minimum of 2 participants to run this course, please contact reception if you do not have a potential partner for the course on 01382 201901.

Adult Group Session (1hour session)

A 1 hour climbing session makes an ideal group activity or birthday party. One of the instructors will tailor the session to your requirements and include Roped Climbing, Auto Belays or Bouldering.

A maximum of 4 people are able to climb on these sessions at a cost of £70 for 1hour. Instructor time and all hire equipment is included in this price. 

Timeslots are available throughout the week and at weekends. Sessions can be booked online using the following link. For larger groups, (5 or more climbing) please contact reception by calling 01382 201901

We have a large seating area for those not climbing and for serving refreshments.

Lead Course

Ideal for those wishing to learn to lead climb and belay indoors. The course comprises 3 hours of training, split over 2 x 1.5 hour sessions. We do require 2 people for this course. If you don’t have a partner please contact reception as there could be someone else looking for a partner.

Typically sessions are run Tuesdays at 18:30 or Saturdays at 15:00. However, if these times don’t suit please get in contact as we could run them at other times. The cost is £60 per person for non members or  members are £45 per person.

Note: Climbers must be confident climbing at 6a+ on top ropes to attend the course.

Parent Supervisor

Teaches the skills necessary for parents to bring their children roped climbing. This covers how to belay and attach the climber to the rope without actually climbing. Therefore, your children will be required to facilitate learning. Parents wanting to climb for themselves should book into a ropes course.

2 hours session with all equipment provided. Run at a time to suit. To book, contact reception by calling 01382 201901

 Cost: £75 for 1 Adult (maximum of 2 children). £95 for 2 Adults (maximum of 2 children).

Coaching

Individual or paired coaching can be really useful to further improve your climbing technique. Whether it is for a specific technique, a longer term training plan or more general guidance we can accommodate it for both children or adults. 

 A typical 1 hour session would cost £40 for 1:1 or £60 for 2:1. We can offer these at a range of times to suit the individual.

To book, contact reception by calling 01382 201901

Abseiling

Abseil tuition can be provided using the Centre’s purpose-built abseil platform. Whether you are booked on a charity abseil or heading for Skye to climb the Inaccessible Pinnacle we can set you up with the skills and confidence required. A typical session would be one hour long. 

Sessions cost £40 per person (includes use of all equipment). Please contact reception by calling 01382 201901

Note: to access our abseil platform an easy climb is necessary.

Training for Outdoors

A lot of knowledge can be learned about outdoor climbing at the climbing wall. Topics covered include: Trade techniques, lowering from the top, gear choice, racking, venues, suitable anchors and safety. A typical session would last one hour and costs £42 per person. Please contact reception by calling 01382 201901

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