A person rock climbing on a steep cliff face, wearing a blue jacket, sunglasses, and a helmet, with climbing gear and safety ropes, smiling and making a hand sign, with a view of a landscape with trees and a river below.
A person rock climbing on a steep, rugged cliff face during daytime, wearing a helmet and harness, with a scenic mountainous background.
Two climbers wearing helmets and outdoor gear ascending a rocky mountain face with a scenic landscape of mountains, valleys, lakes, and rivers in the background.

Take the Lead: Learn to Trad Climb or Level Up Your Skills

Looking to become a more confident and independent climber? Whether you're just stepping into the world of trad climbing or keen to improve your technique and decision-making on real rock, this 2 or 5 day summer course is built for you.

Designed for those with some prior climbing experience, we’ll help you make the leap from following to leading — safely, smartly, and with style.

What You’ll Learn:

  • How to select and assess routes

  • Gear placements that inspire trust

  • Rope work and stance management for multi-pitch climbing

  • Safe abseiling and retreat techniques

  • Fine-tuning your movement and climbing techniques

  • Reading and understanding weather forecasts

  • Basic improvised rescue skills

    • Price discussed on booking due to the uniqueness of the trip.

    • This course is private guiding basis, on dates that suit you.

    • The course runs better as a 1:2, we would recommend booking this course with 2 people, this helps simulate lead climbing.

    • Summer Rock Shoes

    • Warm synthetic jacket

    • Waterproof jacket and trousers

    • Head torch, plus spare batteries

    • Food for each day

    • Rucksack 30-40ltr

    • Helmet

    • Harness

    • Belay device and Karbiner

  • *All technical climbing kit is provided by the guide eg. Ropes and gear protection

    • Harness

    • Helmet

    • Climbing shoes

    Please inform us in advance if you require any kit. We will then book it from local outdoor shops.

  • Location: Flexible to You

    The beauty of this course is that it’s entirely adaptable. The exact location will be tailored to your needs, preferences, and, of course, the weather.

    Once you’ve submitted an enquiry, Jack or Ella will give you a call to chat through your goals, experience, and ideal climbing areas. Together, we’ll build a course that works around you—whether that’s high mountain routes, sea cliffs, or sunny inland crags.