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Outdoor Climbing for Beginners

Lake District - Level 1 : Instructional Course

1 Day
6:1
£85
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Outdoor Climbing for Beginners

Lake District - Level 1 : Instructional Course

Discover the excitement and adventure of climbing on real rock in the beautiful Lake District. With expert instruction, you'll develop essential climbing skills, build confidence and experience the enjoyment of traditional rock climbing in one of Britain's most spectacular mountain landscapes.

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Try Climbing Outdoors 2

Try Climbing Outdoors 2

Course Highlights

Discover Outdoor Climbing – Experience the excitement and adventure of climbing on real rock in the beautiful Lake District

Learn Essential Skills – Develop climbing movement, ropework and an understanding of safe climbing practices with expert instruction

Build Confidence – Enjoy a supportive, personalised learning experience that develops your skills and independence at your own pace

Begin Your Climbing Journey – Build a foundation for future trad climbing adventures in the UK or prepare for bigger mountain objectives in the Alps

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Learning to Climbing Outdoors

Course Dates & Booking

Selected Dates:

Week 17 23 Apr 2027 to 23 Apr 2027 6:1 £85

Meet the Team

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Dave Heaton

Mountaineering & Climbing Instructor/ISM administration

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Adrian Nelhams

ISM Director and IFMGA British Mountain Guide

As Guide & then Director of ISM for 30 years, Adrian has shaped the school's philosophy & approach to mountaineering education. His passion for climbing, exploration & inspiring others drives ISM forward. For Adrian, mountains remain a…

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Vital Information

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Testimonials For ISM

Our guides were all excellent, I can't speak highly enough of them. They were all good company and superb climbers, and patient with us all.Matterhorn Ascent

Donald Connolly
Matterhorn Ascent - A Classic Alpine Dream!

I had a fantastic week and learned so many skills on the course.Adrian was a superb instructor , the course content,  skills and locations we went to were great and instruction was at a top levelAll in all I had a great time and would 💯 like to come back againSummits and Skills Summer 2026

Eddie
Summits & Skills 4000m (Instructional Course)

Thanks for a great week, in some pretty challenging and extreme conditions. Thanks for keeping us safe, teaching us loads, and being all round fantastic fun. I'd look forward to coming on another trip with you guiding.

Steve

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