Rock climbing is a fun and exciting sport, involving balance, footwork, fluid movement as well as mindfulness, fear control and physical effort. Being based in beautiful South Devon, with Dartmoor tors and crags, sea cliffs and quarries means we can provide an excellent choice of routes in beautiful surroundings. This is ideal for you to learn rock climbing from beginner to advanced level, with a qualified and experienced instructor. If you wish to improve your ability, we will help you to develop skills and techniques progressively and you will come away feeling exhilarated with a desire to do more! Importantly, in order to maximise the quality and value of your learning opportunities, we keep our group sizes small.

We also have access to other climbing areas in the Westcountry such as North Devon, Cornwall and Dorset. If you just want a fun day out, we are happy to simply take you climbing! Whatever your previous experience or ambition, we will tailor the activity day, taster or course to suit your level and interests.

Please browse our courses below under the following topics:


Rock Climbing Taster

Try rock climbing! This full or half day beginner’s course of rock climbing and/or abseiling will be tailored to your level of confidence at one of our many outdoor venues, such as The Dewerstone, Chudleigh Rocks or Meadfoot Quarry by the seaside – all beautiful locations in South Devon. We are also happy to lead you up single-pitch routes to suit your climbing grade ability on fun days out.

Rock Climbing and Abseiling

Beginner’s rock climbing and abseiling taster day.

Rock and Moor - Rock Climbing and Abseiling Beginners Taster

Group Size 1-6

Beginner

1 Day

Rock Climbing OR Abseiling

Half day beginner’s rock climbing or abseiling taster session.

Rock and Moor - Rock Climbing Or Abseiling Beginners Taster

Group Size 1-6

Beginner

Half Day

Guided Climbing

Go climbing! Guide-led outdoor climbs to suit your level.

Rock and Moor - Guided Climbing

Group Size 1-2

All Levels

1 Day


Learn Outdoor Rock Climbing

It’s time to step off the plastic of an indoor climbing wall, on to real rock! Perhaps you are a beginner, wishing to learn to become a safe second for outdoor climbing with friends or as part of a club. Maybe you want to learn to safely top rope and abseil with your rock climbing partner, friend or family. These courses in South Devon are the key to unlocking your outdoor rock climbing potential.

Rock Improver

Beginner’s rock climbing skills coaching one day course.

Rock and Moor - Rock Climbing Improver Beginners Rock Climbing Course

Group Size 1-2

Beginner

1 Day

Safe Second

Safe belaying and seconding skills coaching two day course.

Rock and Moor - Safe Second Beginners Rock Climbing Course

Group Size 1-2

Beginner / Intermediate

2 Day

Single Pitch Development

Introduction to leading – single pitch rock climbing.

Rock and Moor - Single Pitch Development - Learn to Lead Climb

Group Size 1-2

Intermediate

1 Day

Learning the Ropes 1 Day

Foundation one day course on top roping and abseil rigging.

Rock and Moor - Learning the Ropes 1 Day Top Roping and Abseiling Course

Group Size 1-6

Intermediate

1 Day

Learning the Ropes 2 Days

Learn top rope and abseil rigging skills in more depth.

Rock and Moor - Learning the Ropes 2 Days Top Roping and Abseiling Course

Group Size 1-6

Intermediate

2 Days

Learning the Ropes 5 Days

Full beginner to independent top roping and abseil rigging course.

Rock and Moor - Learning the Ropes 5 Days Top Roping and Abseiling Course

Group Size 1-6

Beginner / Intermediate

5 Days


Learn to Lead Climb

Getting on the ‘sharp end’ of the rope can be a big step up in rock climbing, in terms of risk but also level of satisfaction. We will teach you how to make this progression safely so that you can judge risks and enjoy the challenge and adventure of lead climbing.

Step up to Lead Indoors

Learn to lead – gain the skills you need to lead climb indoors.

Step up to Lead Indoors (Learn to Lead Climb)

Group Size 1-4

Intermediate

1 Day

Sport Climbing Outdoors

Learn how to rock climb safely outdoors on sport routes.

Rock and Moor -  Learn Sport Climbing Outdoors

Group Size 1-2

Intermediate

2 Days

Intro to Trad Climbing

Learn to lead – traditional lead climbing skills for outdoor climbs.

Introduction to Traditional Rock Climbing Outdoors (Learn to Lead)

Group Size 1-2

Intermediate

2 Days


Advanced Outdoor Ropework

Progress to the next level of ropework mastery with these advanced courses, equipping you with the skills to help you safely navigate more difficult ropework situations.

Technical Rigging

Learn about advanced rope skills and rope rigging systems.

echnical Rigging

Group Size 1-6

Advanced

2 Days

Belay Masterclass

An in-depth look at different belaying skills and systems.

Belay Masterclass

Group Size 1-6

Advanced

1 Day

Self Rescue

Important skills to avoid and deal with problems whilst climbing.

Rock and Moor - Climbing Self Rescue

Group Size 1-4

Advanced

2 Days


Climbing Workshops

These workshops are half-day stand alone courses, or combine two for a bespoke full day course. Of these, most can be adapted for indoor or outdoor learning. This is a chance to really hone your climbing skills on these specialist courses, focusing on different aspects of climbing.

Movement Improvement

Improve your rock climbing movement technique.

Rock and Moor - Movement Improvement

Group Size 1-4

All Levels

Half Day

Indoors or Outdoors

Confidence Building

Improve your rock climbing and/or abseiling confidence.

Rock and Moor - Confidence Building

Group Size 1-2

All Levels

Half Day

Indoors or Outdoors

Placing Protection

Improve your quality, judgement and safety of gear placement.

Rock and Moor - Placing Protection

Group Size 1-4

Intermediate

Half Day

Outdoors

Learning to Fall

Learn the art of falling safely when rock climbing.

Learning to Fall

Group Size 1-3

All Levels

Half Day

Indoors or Outdoors

Belay Workshop

Learn or belay or improve your belay skills.

Belay Workshop

Group Size 1-4

Beginner / Intermediate

Half Day

Indoors or Outdoors

Knot Craft

Learn about knots and when (and when not) to use them.

Knot Craft

Group Size 1-4

All Levels

Half Day

Indoors or Outdoors


Bespoke Climbing Course

Bespoke Climbing and Abseiling Course or Activity Day

We will be pleased to develop a rock climbing course, workshop or taster session tailor-made for you in Devon, Cornwall, Dorset or the wider Westcountry, focusing on:

  • Any skills you want to work on
  • The goals you’d like to achieve
  • The duration of rock climbing course you’d like
  • The number of participants that wish to take part.

Your adventure starts here!

The courses above, and objectives mentioned within them should give you inspiration regarding the type of course content that can be included. However, we’d be more than happy to discuss your individual needs and provide an enjoyable, professionally run course using our experience and expertise. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch to discuss anything further.