Mountain Biking Getting Started

Aimed at anyone who can ride a bike and who would like to take it off road. Looking at basic riding skills, emergency repairs, basic map reading, safety, bike maintenance and equipment. We can supply a quality bike to ride and give you advice on getting the right bike for you. Very practical course with bike routes tailored to individual’s abilities.

Friday evening to Sunday


Rock Climbing for beginners

This course is designed to give a good basic knowledge and introduction to the various aspects of rock climbing. Covering equipment, techniques, conversation and safety you will acquire the skills to become a competent second. Instructors will pass on their knowledge and expertise giving tips on purchasing equipment, training and how to progress. A very practical course visiting quarries, sea cliffs, and outcrops as well as indoor centres.

Friday evening to Sunday
This course can also be taken in Spain over 5 days see below


Rock Climbing Intermediate

Aimed at anyone who has some climbing experience or who have completed level 1. Looking at the possibility of leading climbs for your self. Rope work, guidebook interpretation, choosing routes, selection of equipment and placement of protection. On completion of this course you should have a good understanding of lead climbing and may be get climbing under your own steam. Includes a session on “What if?” scenarios.

Friday evening to Sunday 4.00pm
This course can also be taken in Span over 5 days see below


Rock Climbing Improvers

Lead climbing coaching looking at individuals needs. Covering movement on rock, advance rope work, improvised rescue and how to improve your general technique. Also double rope techniques and runner placements as well as mental approach.

Friday evening to Sunday 4.00pm
This course can also be taken in Spain over 5 days see below


Navigation

We operate the National Navigation Award Scheme, which is arranged in three levels. Starting at a complete beginner to advanced. Each level of proficiency is recognised by a certificate validated to a national level.

Bronze: Navigation mainly by linear features with help from basic compass techniques.
Silver: Partly off-path navigation with some contour interpretation and distance judgement.
Gold: Complex navigation on contoured open or woodland terrain employing a full range of interpretative and compass techniques.

During the first evening there will be an informal chat to help us Assess individuals level of understanding. On Saturday morning by a short classroom seassion looking at theory as necessary. The rest of the day will be a practical session on local hills and more land including orienteering course and night navigation. Sunday is part of the ongoing assessment process leading to evaluation and awards.

Friday evening through to Sunday
 Courses supplied on demand


Expedition Training

For anyone that may be thinking of undertaking an expedition, Charity Trek or Charity Bike Ride to a developing country, a remote area, a jungle or high level mountain experience. These courses are tailored to type and duration of expedition. Subjects that may be included: camp craft, medical conditions, emergencies, river crossing techniques, emergency bike repairs, equipment selection, hammocks, shelter building, what to take and what not to.

These are specialist courses and are delivered on demand please contact us for your requirements.


Climbing in Spain Courses:
Price is dependant on accommodation and flight prices (see our links page)

Please contact us for further information