Guided Rock Climbing in the Lake District
Bespoke guided climbing days across the Lake District
We cater to everyone. From complete beginners to seasoned climbers who want a challenge.
FOR ALL ABILITIES
PRIVATE GUIDING
Looking to climb a specific route? Just get in touch or let us know when you book.
LAKELAND EXPERTS
Our guides are based in the Lake District. We know the best crags and routes for you.
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Join us for guided rock climbing in the Lake District. We will create a unique itinerary based around you, climbing routes that match your goals and experience. Whether you want to try outdoor climbing for the first time, enjoy as many classic climbs as possible or climb specific routes, we’ll build a bespoke plan to help you get the most out of your booking.
In the Lake District we are fortunate to have lots of fantastic rock climbing, with everything from single pitch crags to big multi pitch mountain routes right on our doorstep. Wherever you are staying or whatever you’d like to climb, we can guide you there, we will choose the best venues for the conditions and your objectives.
Our days out can just focus on climbing or they can be are a mix of guided climbing and instruction, allowing you to develop your climbing skills whilst enjoying some of the best rock climbing in the UK.
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You will spend a full day out in the mountains, climbing routes chosen by your guide to suit your skill level, ambitions and the day's conditions.
Before your booking - we'll be in touch via email or whatsapp to get to know you a bit better. We will talk through your aspirations for the day and your experience, then make a plan for your booking.
On the day of your booking - we'll usually meet at a convenient cafe in the morning to run through the itinerary for the day. Whilst we are there we will double check everyone has all the necessary kit and answer any last minute questions before heading out for around eight hours of fun in the hills. Climbing classic routes with the focus of the day being on safety and fun. Throughout the day your guide will share lots of tips to help you climb safely and confidently. The specific itinerary is dependent on you, where you are staying and weather conditions on the day.
After your booking - We will aim to have a chat at the end of the day to help you on your climbing journey, and give advice on how to improve and become a better climber. Shoot us a message afterwards if you have any questions or ever want any advice.
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We can cater to ALL experience levels, so you don’t need to be an experienced climber. We love getting out with beginners as well as helping more experienced climbers achieve their goals. A reasonable level of fitness always helps on the walk-in and a good head for heights will help!
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Private guiding is available anywhere in the Lake District. Our favourite areas to climb are:
Borrowdale Valley - only a 10 minute drive from the popular town of Keswick. The valley has plenty of climbing options, from 7 pitch mountain routes to friendly beginner crags. Most of the crags are accesible quickly allowing for lots of routes to be climbed in a day. Generally the weather is a bit nicer in this area than in the rest of the Lake District.
Langdale Valley - close to the central Lake District towns of Ambelside, Grasmere and Windermere. This valley is well know for its big mountain crags, its a great venue for climbing, with hundreds of multi pitch climbs from Vdiff beginner routes to classic E1 routes for experienced climbers.
Dow Crag - close to the town of Coniston. Dow is a great multi pitch climbing venue, it is easily accessble, gets a lot of sun and has routes throughout the grade range, so there is stuff for everyone!
Scafell Crag - Adventurous multi pitch climbing just next door to the highest mountain in England. This area gets a lot of bad weather coming off the coast, however when the weather is good it offers some of the best multi pitch climbing in the UK.
Please let us know if you would like to climb in a certain area when you book with us.
Prices are per day:
1 person - £270
2 people - £160 per person / £320 total
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Bespoke guiding with a qualified and insured Instructor
All technical equipment: ropes, helmets, harnesses, and trad gear
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Advice and support before and after the booking
What’s not included:
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We provide all the essential climbing equipment, including harnesses, helmets, ropes, and technical gear. If you have your own gear, that’s great, as it’s good to practice using the equipment you’ll be using on your own adventures in the future. You’ll need to bring your own climbing shoes, walking boots or approach shoes along with suitable clothing (plenty of warm layers and waterproof jacket/trousers), food, and drink.
We usually spend around 8 active hours outside, so make sure to pack a good lunch, some snacks, and at least a litre of water.
If you’d like advice on what clothing to bring, feel free to get in touch and for more info check out our comprehensive kit lists.
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We can usually run our private climbing guiding days in wet or windy conditions, as there are sheltered venues throughout the Lake District. If the forecast looks cold and wet, make sure to bring extra layers and good waterproofs.
Wet weather means we get colder faster and use more energy, so it’s worth packing a bit more food than you would for a normal day out.
If the weather becomes unsuitable for climbing, we’ll reschedule your booking for another date or offer a full refund.
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If you need to cancel more than 4 weeks before your booking, 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 will contact you before your booking to introduce your guide, get to know you and and make a final plan. On the day of the booking, we aim to meet at a local cafe in the morning. This gives us a chance to properly introduce ourselves, check over any kit that you have brought yourself and get fuelled up for the full day ahead. If an early start is needed, we’ll arrange everything over phone/email beforehand to confirm the details.
All information will be provided before the course, and if you have any questions feel free to contact us.
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We work with a trusted group of professional freelance instructors — all fully qualified, experienced, and insured. All our instructors are members of AMI (Association of mountaineering instructors) or BMG (British Association of Mountain Guides). Your guide will get in touch before the course to introduce themselves, outline the plan, and answer any questions you may have.
No fixed plan? Just tell us what you're after
Lots of people come to us with just a rough idea, and that's fine. Just tell us:
What you're interested in (e.g., "trying outdoor climbing for the first time")
Your current experience level (e.g., "complete beginner" or "trad leader")
Who's coming with you (e.g., "just me" or "me and a mate")
We'll take it from there, matching you with the right instructor and building an itinerary around you.
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