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Courses

Rock Climbing Skills Courses UK
Introductory Rock
Touching Stone
Introductory Lead Climbing
Sports Climbing
Improvers Course
Self Rescue & Problem Solving

Performance Coaching
Movement & Technique

Qualifications and Awards
SPA Training
SPA Assessment
SPA Refresher

Winter Courses
Winter Skills
Winter Climbing

Rock and Sun run a range of varied rock climbing courses throughout the UK and Europe. To book on any of the courses listed below contact us on: 0871 871 6782 or Email courses@rockandsun.com


Rock Climbing Courses


Introductory to Rock Climbing

Course Content :
This course gives an introduction to outdoor climbing for the complete novice.

Minimum Experience Required: None

Client to Instructor ratio: 2:1

Locations:
North Wales, The Gower, Pembroke, Cornwall, Dartmoor, Bristol, Peak District, Ireland

Cost :
2 day course - £199
3 day course - £289
plus bunk house accommodation at £10 per night or B&B’s on request.

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Touching Stone

Course Content :
This two or three day course is the ideal next step from the indoor wall, it gives an introduction to traditional climbing, explores placing protection and setting up anchors and includes plenty of rock climbing and the skills to second a route after it has been led.

Minimum Experience Required: Top-Roping Indoors

Client to Instructor ratio: 2:1

Locations:
North Wales, The Gower, Pembroke, Cornwall, Dartmoor, Bristol, Peak District, Ireland

Cost :
2 day course - £199
3 day course - £289
plus bunk house accommodation at £10 per night or B&B’s on request.

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Introductory Lead Climbing

Course Content : This course is an ideal follow on from either the ‘Touching Stone’ or 'Introductory Rock' and covers the basic skills of lead climbing traditional routes, concentrating on placing protection.

Minimum Experience Required:
Introductory Rock, Touching Stone or Seconding traditional routes

Client to Instructor ratio: 2:1

Locations:
North Wales, The Gower, Pembroke, Cornwall, Dartmoor, Peak District, Ireland

Cost :
2 day course - £199
3 day course - £289
plus bunk house accommodation at £10 per night or B&B’s on request..

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Sports Climbing

Course Content : This two day course provides another great introduction to climbing outside. It is based at Portland and gives an introduction to single pitch sports climbing (bolted protection).

Minimum Experience Required: Indoor Lead Climbing

Client to Instructor ratio: Max 3:1

Locations: Portland

Cost : £199
plus accommodation Local B&B’s.

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Improvers Course

Course Content : This course is an ideal follow on from the ‘Introductory Lead Climbing’ and covers; double rope technique, basic problem solving, Multi Pitch Climbing, more coaching on placing protection and much more. Tailored to the individuals experience and aspirations.

Minimum Experience Required:
Introductory Lead Climbing Course or experience of Lead Climbing

Client to Instructor ratio: 2:1

Locations:
North Wales, The Gower, Pembroke, Cornwall, Dartmoor, Peak District, Ireland

Cost :
2 day course - £199
3 day course - £289
plus bunk house accommodation at £10 per night or B&B’s on request..

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Improvised Rescue

Course Content : Knowledge of Self Rescue is an essential skill for all climbers, each course is tailored to the participants requirements and experience.

Minimum Experience Required: Competence at multi-pitch climbing.

Client to Instructor ratio: 2:1

Locations:
North Wales, The Gower, Pembroke, Cornwall, Dartmoor, Bristol, Peak District, Ireland

Cost :
2 day course - £199
3 day course - £289
plus bunk house accommodation at £10 per night or B&B’s on request.

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Tailor made courses
If you require a different date, venue or duration from the above contact us now to arrange a specific venue, time & place to suit you.
Based on your requirements, experience and aspirations together we will build the perfect course for you.

Courses are also available in Spain throughout the winter, contact us for prices and availability.


Performance Coaching


Movement & Technique

Course Content :
This course gives an introduction to efficient movement skills.

Minimum Experience Required: None

Client to Instructor ratio: 4:1

Locations:
North Wales, The Gower, Pembroke, Cornwall, Dartmoor, Bristol, Peak District

Cost :
2 day course - £199
3 day course - £289
plus bunk house accommodation at £10 per night or B&B’s on request.

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UK Qualifications and awards


SPA Training

Course Content :
This NBG award is aimed at those who are in a position of responsibilty during single pitch rock climbing activities.

Minimum Experience Required:
Prior to attending a training course you must be registered with the Mountain Leader Training Board (MLTE) and have received a logbook.

Client to Instructor ratio: 4:1

Locations:
- Residential Course - Charterhouse Centre - Mendip hills, Somerset.
- Non residential, 2 day course - Bristol - in association with Undercover Rock

Cost :
Residential course, Friday evening - Sunday - £169
2 day course - £129

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SPA Assessment

Course Content :
2 day assessment course for the SPA award.

Minimum Experience Required:
Prior to attending the assessment course candidates must have attended a training course, be able to lead Severe grade climbs and hold a valid First Aid Certificate.

Client to Instructor ratio: 4:1 max

Locations:
- Charterhouse Centre - Mendip hills, Somerset.
- Bristol - in association with Undercover Rock

Cost :
Residential course, Friday eve - Sunday - £179
2 day course - £139

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SPA Refresher

Course Content :
This one day workshop is ideal for those wanting to brush up and fine tune thier skills requiered for assessment.

Minimum Experience Required: None

Client to Instructor ratio: 4:1

Locations:
Bristol - in association with Undercover Rock

Cost :
1 day course - £69

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Winter Courses


Winter Skills

Course Content :
This course gives an introduction to safe winter skills.

Minimum Experience Required: None

Client to Instructor ratio: Max 6:1

Locations:
Scotland

Cost :
5 day course - £519

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Winter Climbing

Course Content :
This course gives an introduction to Winter Climbing.

Minimum Experience Required: Winter Skills course

Client to Instructor ratio: Max 2:1

Locations:
Scotland

Cost :
2 day course - £319

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