Bespoke Climbing Instruction
LEARN TO CLIMB, REFINE YOUR SKILLS OR GET EXPERT COACHING TAILORED JUST FOR YOU
Bespoke Climbing Instruction
Wherever you are in your climbing journey, we can help you progress. From learning to lead, to developing complex self-rescue skills, our guides create courses tailored specifically to your goals and abilities. We’re passionate about helping you climb safely and confidently. Simply get in touch via the booking form, email, or phone to start planning.
Our experienced guides will design a program that suits your current level and the skills you want to develop.
Is this Trip for me?
If you’re new to climbing, you can build core skills and confidence. If you’re more advanced, we can refine technique, look at rescue skills, multi pitch trad or hard on-sighting strategies. If you have specific goals in mind, your guide will ensure the course is designed around them.
Itinerary:
We’ll usually meet at a convenient location in the morning to introduce ourselves, discuss your goals, and finalise the plan for the day. The focus throughout the course will be on learning and progression, balanced with fun and safety throughout.
You can book a single day or a series of sessions depending on your goals. A single day will usually consist of 8 hours of instruction.
Prices:
1 person: 250 GBP
2 people: 300 GBP
What’s Included:
Instruction with an experienced and qualified climbing guide
Use of helmets, harnesses, and other technical kit
Travel costs for the guide
What’s Not Included:
Personal clothing and boots
Food and drinks
Transport
Travel/rescue insurance
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We provide all essential climbing equipment except for climbing shoes/boots. You’ll need to bring your own suitable clothing and food.
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We can usually run our courses even in wet/windy conditions, as there are sheltered locations throughout the Lakes. If the weather is unsuitable, we can reschedule for another date or we will provide you with a full refund.
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If you need to cancel more than 4 weeks before the course, you’ll receive a full refund. Cancellations between 2 and 4 weeks incur a 50% refund, minus a £10 admin fee. Unfortunately, cancellations less than 2 weeks before the course are non-refundable.
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We usually meet clients at a local cafe in the morning. This gives us a chance to introduce ourselves, discuss the plan, and tailor the day to your goals and experience. If an early start is required we will probably organise a call a day or two beforehand.
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Lake District Mountain Guides is led by James Boothroyd, who personally runs the majority of our courses. You can learn more about him here. We also work with a trusted team of professional freelance guides, all fully qualified and insured. Your guide will contact you before the course to introduce themselves and outline the plan and answers any questions you may have.
Our Reviews.
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James is a patient, encouraging, unflappable guide in all kinds of mountain situations. Just three days of climbing instruction with him changed my confidence and gave me the boost I needed to take my leading to the next level. You can definitely trust him for leadership while developing your own skills
Andrew, Edinburgh, who joined us on a bespoke Multi Pitch Trad course in July 2024
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James provided great instruction in the fundamentals of trad climbing, helping us successfully lead our first trad routes. His experience and knowledge has equipped us with skills that have improved both our climbing skills. We can't recommend him enough!
Lucas and Freya, Llanberis, on our learn to Lead course in June 2024
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James has been amazing at helping me improve my climbing indoors and develop confidence outdoors with climbs and scrambles! He chose the perfect routes that were the right level of a challenge and really enjoyable (and great views)! He was always so encouraging and got me up things I never thought I’d be able to climb! Highly highly recommend for anyone wanting to gain climbing/ scrambling experience
Evie Rothwell, on a Intro to Scrambling course in May 2024
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I had a great day climbing with James at Tremadog last year, we climbed One step in the Clouds and looked at progressing my own trad climbing skills
Joe Clark, on a guided rock climbing day in North Wales in August 2024
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I have been lucky to climb with James a few times in Scotland. He is an excellent guide. He is super friendly and very thoughtful about giving you the best experience for you and is always focused on keeping you safe. He is great at sharing his extensive knowledge with you and I learned lots of snow and rope skills alongside the climbing. I'll be looking forward to climbing with James again soon
Zander Wrey, numerous days in Scotland 2024/2025
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Spent a few days multi-pitch climbing & mountaineering with James and his knowledge, experience & attention to safety is second to none. He made sure I was looked after the whole time and he was in complete control during our time together. Would highly recommend James to anyone who is looking for a guide for anything mountain or climbing related! *5 star lad*
Matt Aindow, winter 2024
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I had an amazing day being guided up Tower Ridge on Ben Nevis by James. I learnt loads and felt safe the whole time. Definitely one of my favourite days out in the hills!
Alex Edge, on a winter climbing day in February 2025
