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 £30.
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!
⚠️ This is a physically demanding course, best suited to those who regularly exercise and have a good level of fitness.
