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Straight to Lead (weekend)
Expand your climbing horizons opening up a whole new world of lead climbing lines!
Straight to Lead (weekend)
If you’re a confident boulderer or auto belay user looking to take the next step, this intensive 7-hour weekend course will teach you everything you need to start both top-rope and lead climbing! Designed for those with no prior roped climbing experience, this fast-track course builds solid foundations in rope handling, belaying, and movement before progressing to the excitement of lead climbing.
With a small group size, you’ll receive plenty of hands-on coaching as you develop the skills to climb independently on lead routes.
Why book this course?
- Learn essential roped skills – Build a strong foundation in top-rope climbing.
- Personalised coaching – A low participant-to-instructor ratio ensures focused support.
- Master key techniques – Lead belaying, clipping quickdraws, rope management, and fall dynamics.
- Get expert advice – Learn best practice, refine technique, and understand essential equipment.
- Expand your climbing horizons – Open the door to an entire centre of routes.
- Complete this course and unlock a climbing discount automatically – get a prepaid month pass for just £30, or if you’re on monthly billing, your next month will be discounted to £25.
Course format
- 7-hour intensive training, split over two sessions.
- Instructor ratio of 1:4 for maximum support.
- Step-by-step progression – Learn top-roping first, then advance to lead climbing.
- Comprehensive instruction in belaying, movement and fall management.
- Equipment guidance – Understand ropes, belay devices and essential lead climbing gear.
Book your place now and take the next step in your climbing journey!
Before you book
Check the latest course prices to plan your next step in climbing.
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Go ahead and book your spot today.
⚠️ This is a physically demanding course, best suited to those who regularly exercise and have a good level of fitness.
