Half Day
Beginner
South Devon
Ratio: Up to 6 clients to 1 instructor:
1:1 £120
1:2 £65
1:4 £40
1:6 £30
About the half day Rock Climbing or Abseiling Taster:
Focusing on either rock climbing or abseiling, this half day taster session will make for a fun morning or afternoon in a beautiful location in South Devon under the expert guidance of a highly experienced instructor.
Here at Rock and Moor we believe in confidence-building progressively rather than cramming multiple skills into one half day session. So if you are perhaps a bit nervous at the thought of leaning back we will build on your confidence starting with very low easy angled slopes and work up to a bigger steeper abseil or climb towards the end of the session. Equally if you are quite confident we will build on what you already know, develop your personal skills to move up to the next grade in climbing or towards becoming a self-sufficient abseiler.
Your experienced Instructor will plan and tailor the session to your individuals needs.
This course would likely take place at Chudleigh Rocks or The Dewerstone.
Top Tip: A popular option is to combine Half Day Climbing or Abseiling with Caving at Pridhamsleigh Cavern or Half Day Navigation Course to make a super-fun multi-activity adventure day! There may be a discount for booking two half day activities together as a full 1 day. Please contact us for details.
Objectives for the Half Day Rock Climbing or Abseiling Taster:
- Abseil or rock climb with confidence
- Basic knots
- Belay each other safely
- Climbing/abseiling communication
- The fundamentals of movement on rock
- Build trust in each other and the equipment
- Build on your confidence, giving you a great sense of achievement
Included in the Rock Climbing or Abseiling Taster:
- Highly qualified and experienced instructor
- Use of all essential rock climbing or abseiling equipment such as climbing harness, helmet, belay device, ropes.
- Unless otherwise stated, the rock climbing or abseiling taster will be run privately for you, meaning you benefit from a personalised activity, focusing on your individual interests, ability and goals.
All you will need to bring:
- Warm, comfortable clothing appropriate to the day. It is always worth packing waterproofs.
- Packed lunch and a drink
- Comfy trainers to climb in (or climbing shoes if you have some).
- A ‘Go for it’ mental attitude
Previous experience:
You may be a complete beginner wishing to try rock climbing or abseiling for the first time; or have some previous experience climbing indoors and/or outdoors, but would like to get out rock climbing in beautiful Devon. This rock climbing or abseiling half day taster will be an excellent start!
Testimonials for our Rock Climbing or Abseiling Taster Activity:
“My boys and I enjoyed everything about our afternoon climbing session with Mike. We enjoy indoor bouldering but none of us have done much outdoor climbing and weren’t sure what to expect. Mike took us to the Dewerstone – what a beautiful place! His love of climbing and expertise is a total joy to be on the receiving end of, and I loved the way he gave my boys confidence to belay each other and me, and understand more about climbing techniques. Highlight of our holiday, and my boys are already planning to find ways to climb again soon.”
“We loved everything about our session with Mike, and emails with Helen was easy and friendly. I really liked the small group approach and getting away from climbing centres, Mike’s climbing expertise is brilliant and I thought we were going to have a range of ages and experience and I could see that Rock and Moor were up for leading that sort of group. Thanks for sharing your love of rock climbing in this way and for supporting more people getting out there and having a go!“
“Great morning out with Mike for a “Taster Session” at Dewerstone. My (14 year old) daughter and I had limited indoor climbing experience and no outdoor climbing experience. Mike put us at our ease, and was extremely patient. He has a lifetime of climbing experience and lots of local knowledge too. Don’t hesitate to book!”
“Had a great time on my introduction to climbing taster session. Mike is an excellent instructor and I felt incredibly safe in all the climbs and abseiling during the 1/2 day I spent with him.
Excellent communication beforehand, with a clear understanding of what the morning would entail. Mike is a very knowledgeable climber, with lots of really helpful tips for getting started and how to continue learning the ropes.
Mike gave me an accurate location to meet and met me by my car. We then sorted out the equipment I was going to borrow for using on the day, including some climbing shoes. Within 30 minutes I had made my first ever ascent and throughout the morning got me up ever more difficult ascents, within my comfort levels. Alongside the climbs I was taught some basic communication, belaying and safe seconding, as well as some basic knots for tying in. Also, what all of these aforementioned terms actually meant!
By the end of the morning we had our first trad climb, with him leading and me seconding. So I went from someone who had never climbed, and had the barest of knowledge about climbing to making 16 metre ascents, rappels, removing protection, and an abseil within 3 hours.
Incredible experience, and I’m already in the process of arranging my next session with him, to expand my knowledge now that the climbing bug has bitten”
“We felt very comfortable around Mike. The location was extraordinary. The experience was beautiful, interesting, engaging, and the instructions were easy to follow. It was perfect. My daughter would like to climb again and try caving. Thank you for the fabulous time.”
“I booked a climbing and caving day for my partner’s birthday and we still can’t get over how amazing it was! Right from the start, Helen was quick to reply, friendly and so helpful in helping me plan the perfect birthday.
As someone who is scared of heights, I had no idea how it would go or if I would be able to do any of the climbs. But Mike knew exactly the things to say and tips on how to build confidence, so that I had the best time!
The caving experience was insane! Mike filled us with so much confidence and took us through some amazing passages! My partner has definitely found his new hobby!
Couldn’t recommend Rock and Moor enough, and definitely will be reaching out to them again for some more climbs/caving!”
“My son (9) and I went caving with Mike in the morning, and then my daughter (12) joined us for climbing in the afternoon.
I couldn’t speak more highly of Mike; highly experienced, knowledgeable and a genuinely lovely guy. He was always calm, had a smile, and we felt incredibly safe in his hands. It was definitely a (if not the) highlight of our time in Devon.
We’re lucky to be in the area every year, and will now be making a trip with Mike a regular fixture.”
“I wanted to take my 2 teenage boys rock climbing on Dartmoor and am delighted to have discovered Rock and Moor. I was trying to book a half day session for family members of various ages and abilities. Helen was so helpful at guiding my booking. Very easy directions for meeting Mike in the most stunning of locations on Dartmoor. He was so encouraging and his expertise was so apparent and very reassuring as he guided us through learning to belay, and we managed 2 climbs and an abseil. A great intro into trad climbing and my boys are desperate to do more!”
“We had an absolutely brilliant time- thank you!! Highly recommend and plan on coming back 👍”