Introduction to Rock Climbing In Sussex

• Learn the Basics of Rock Climbing
• All Equipment and Tuition Included
• Join in With a Sport Growing in popularity
  

Rock Climbing has exploded in popularity over recent years, with thousands of people enjoying this fantastic extreme sport. The benefits of Rock Climbing are nearly endless, beginning with the fact it gets you out and enjoying the great outdoors! A mixture of difficulty, fear and exercise make this sport immensely rewarding. The solo nature of the experience is also extremely well received by most participants, as a bit of peace and quiet goes very well with the feelings achieved en route to reward. On top of all of this, it’s great fun! This one-day course is designed to introduce a beginner or an indoor climber to the world of outdoor climbing, at one of the Sandstone crags in Sussex. As the name suggests; Southern Sandstone is in the South of England (halfway between London and Brighton) and is also a very soft, sandy rock which makes for some interesting and enjoyable climbing!

Royal Tunbridge Wells

Once you have arrived and been welcomed to the centre your day will begin with a thorough safety briefing covering all aspects of the equipment and the surroundings. Once briefed you’ll be ready to get started, beginning with some basic skill learning, you will be practicing the climbing techniques and etiquette and the all important equipment selection. Then once the basics have been learnt you will be able to practice and perfect withe expert tuition providing constant tuition. This superb introduction to this popular sport will give you a solid base of understanding, from which you can take Rock Climbing as far and as high as you like!

Minimum Age: 14.
Maximum Weight: 16 stone
All under 18's must be accompanied by a PARTICIPATING Parent / Guardian.

This is a full day course lasting 6 - 7 hours.

There will be a maximum of nine climbers per instructor, and spectators are more than welcome to come and watch your rock climbing adventure!

This course is available on selected dates from March to October

All specialist equipment with be provided by the centre. You should wear trainers and un-restrictive clothing that is suitable for the weather conditions. Please bring a packed lunch and plenty of water as there are normally no shops near the crags.

Rock climbing can be affected by bad weather; if in doubt please call the centre before setting off.