Outdoor Climbing Activities, Lake District

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Key Facts

Locations: Langdale Valley, Coniston, Tilberthwaite, Pike O'Blisco, Newby Bridge, Duddon Valley
Progess to: Climbing Adventure Day, Scrambling (Ongoing small climbs up a steep ascent)
Duration: ½ or full day activity
Minimum Age: 6
Adventure Days available: All on rock - climbing adventure day
Per person prices: prices

Our basic ½ day session is for those who would like to try Climbing. It is an introductory session that will include a few single pitches (not more than one rope’s length). This can easily become a full-day and could include some bouldering as well as a progression in difficulty throughout the day. A full day session is most likely to take place in the Langdale Valley. If you have already done some climbing and would like to take it further, we can arrange multi-pitch climbing or climbing instruction on higher grades with specialist providers.

Climbing Availability

Please see date(s) below for activity sessions that are running and have spaces available for others to join. We will run any session on a date to suit you - please send us an enquiry or call us to check availability of your preferred date(s).

Climbing sessions in the near future

last updated: 04 March 2010
Sat, 27 Mar 10 Full Day Climbing Adventure Day Location: TBA (within the Langdales)Current Spaces Available: 6

Climbing Details

Outdoor climbing activities take place on rock (slate, granite and limestone). We usually climb in the Langdale valley, Tilberthwaite and Coniston areas doing single pitch (one ropes length max) sessions. We specialise in outdoor climbing activities appropriate for beginner and introductory sessions. Other sessions are available by request as we choose the appropriate crag depending on ability and experience in the group.

What do we do in a typical Climbing session

In general, all our outdoor activity sessions aim to include elements of fun, learning new skills and going on a journey. However, each session will generally have one of these elements as its main focus either because the activity naturally suggests it, (eg. Walking a journey), or to tailor the session to the groups aims. Be sure to let our office/your instructor know if there is something you would like to do or learn (or not learn as the case may be!). We will always remember that you are doing the activity as part of your time off and so your enjoyment will always be our priority.

We teach climbing techniques and belaying in all sessions for beginners and for more experienced groups we can progress the tuition to include rigging and lead climbing techiniques.

The maximum number in a group is 8 and we would expect that in a standard 1/2 day session each person will make 2-4 climbs or more, depending on ability and the venue conditions

Adventure Days

Climbing Adventure Day

The Climbing adventure day consists of Climbing, Scrambling and Abseiling around the Pike O'Blisco, or comparable venue, with the option of a walk to the top to see the fantastic views. On this day you can... • Learn more about climbing • Further your existing knowledge • Learn how to belay • Learn how to place natural protection in rock • Learn to set up belays • Learn about Climbing calls • Push your grade • Practice Climbing techniques • Do some Bouldering • Get out into the hills, only half an hour from the road.

This activity day involves some or all of the following activities:

Half Day Climbing at Brown Howe

Our climbing venue at Brown Howe in Coniston provides groups with a secluded quarry with real rock as a great basis for beginner Climbing. Brown Howe generally lends itself well to younger children who can work their way up to larger climbs throughout the session as they feel more competent. There is a range of areas on the slab that give the group options of difficulty and challenge. Brown Howe is in a great location to allow Canoeing, Raft Building and Kayaking as the other half day session, just 5 minutes away from the beach.

This activity day involves some or all of the following activities:

Climbing

Stickle Ghyll Gorge Walk

The Stickle Ghyll Gorge Walk begins at the Stickle Barn Tavern, located in and amongst the stunning Langdale Pikes. This Gorge Walk is known for being quite wide, which makes it great for the younger children to take advantage of walking around the waterfalls rather than climbing through them. The largest climb available in Stickle Ghyll is 15 meters high. If you would like to make the day a little more challenging, Stickle Ghyll can be taken as a full day Gorge Walk, where you explore further up through the Gorge to reach Stickle Tarn. The tarn can be enjoyed with a relaxing swim at the end as a reward. The fresh mountain water on this Gorge Walk can be fully appreciated when coupled with an exciting climb around Lower Scout, for the other half of the day.

This activity day involves some or all of the following activities:

"Give it a go" Days

Half Day Whitestones Climbing

Located near to Newby Bridge in the Lake District, Whitestones offers an adventurous and rewarding collection of routes for climbing. Starting with a 10 minute walk over a small stream and a scramble towards the crag, that is when you can begin learning basic climbing skills, such as belaying, holding ropes for each other and doing some single pitch climbs. You soon reach a height which allows you to admire the views, and feel a great sense of achievement. Due to the variety of different routes available, Whitestones lends itself well to smaller as well as larger groups, and younger children or more experienced climbers. With an excellent Archery venue just 10 minutes drive away these 2 activities work really well together to create a full adventure day with 2 activities – even in the colder seasons.

This activity day involves some or all of the following activities:

Why go Climbing in the Lake District?

The Lake District is the home of rock climbing with the first ascent being made here by W.P. Haskett Smith in 1886 when he climbed Napes Needle, Wasdale. There is enough outdoor climbing in the Lake District that we are generally the only people at the crag (which is our aim).