Ready to rock?
Days are designed for ages 10 to 17 years and are split into two groups: ages 10 - 12 / ages 13 - 17.
Whether you are new to rock climbing or have previous experience and want to learn more, our friendly instructors are here to make you feel welcome and have a great few days outdoors exploring all that rock climbing, abseiling, scrambling and all things rope-related have to offer.
Come and join us to jam, layback, edge and balance your way up different climbs, scrambles and rocky challenges with the help of your team mates!
Book Rock Climbing Days
What to expect
Whether you're new to climbing or already have some climbing experience (indoors or out), you'll be learning plenty of new skills during our rock climbing days.
We'll go through all of the key points to help you feel safe and excited about climbing on rock: learn how to put on a harness, belay (hold the rope for a climber to keep them safe), understand climbing calls (rock climbing signals) and move in different ways to complete climbs.
We also have lots of fun rock and rope-related activities to add in - abseiling, scrambling, ascending ropes and learning how to set climbs up are all popular sessions and great if it turns a little wet.
Book Your Rock Climbing Days
Groups, Booking and Cost
Groups: Groups will be split into two age groups: 10 to 12 years and 13 to 17 years. You are welcome to book with your friends or come along and meet new ones. We know that it can be daunting joining a programme on your own - our instructors are here to welcome you, make you feel at home and help you and your team mates get to know each other.
Booking: Bookings are offered for the following days and cost is £42.00 per person, per day (see below for full info on what is included):
- Monday - Wednesday: £126.00 per person;
- Thursday - Friday: £84.00 per person;
- Monday - Friday: £210.00 per person.
(All days run from 09:30 - 16:30)
If you are looking to book for one day only, please get in touch - this may be possible subject to bookings.
Book Your Rock Climbing Days
What's included...
- Training, coaching, instruction and guiding from experienced outdoor professionals (all holding Rock Climbing Instructor or Mountaineering & Climbing Instructor awards, outdoor first aid and enhanced DBS safeguarding checks);
- A wide range of rock climbing activities including abseiling, scrambling, bouldering as well as ropework and safety skills;
- All specialist equipment used as part of sessions: harnesses, helmets, ropes, hardware - try out different types of equipment and get to know how they are used and what works for you.
What do I need to bring?
- Appropriate clothing and footwear as per your Joining Information (a comprehensive pack of info emailed to you following receipt of booking and payment);
- Packed lunch, snacks, water bottle;
- A readiness for adventures!
Childcare vouchers and bursaries
Unfortunately we are currently unable to accept childcare vouchers. Our application to accept childcare vouchers is in progress, and we hope to be able to accept these very soon. If you have a young person who is keen to take part, please get in touch and we will see if we can support you through our bursary scheme instead.
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Where? Rock venues
We will take advantage of our instructors' local knowledge to visit the best crags for the weather forecast - we can find dry rock in all but the wettest of conditions! Full directions and information on drop off and pick up points for each day will be communicated to you via email or message beforehand so we can make the best choices of venue possible.
Being based in the heart of the Peak District, we are spoilt for choice with world-class climbing crags on the doorstep. Did you know that every year climbers come to the Peak District to experience the world-famous 'gritstone'?
Example venues include Stanage Edge, Burbage Valley, Millstone Edge and Lawrencefield and Curbar and Froggatt Edges.
Adventure for all...
Adventure Expeditions is a not-for-profit entity and we are committed to widening participation in the outdoors for young people of all ages. We love what we do and want to share that with you. Remember, you don't need to have previous experience of any kind to join AE's Rock Climbing Days - all we ask is that you come ready to get stuck in and explore.
If you have any additional needs or specific requirements that you would like to discuss in advance of making a booking, please do call and chat to us. We are an experienced staff team and can work with you to ensure that programmes are accessible for you and meet your needs as far as possible. We'd love to hear from you, particularly if you are feeling apprehensive or unsure if you can take part.