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Full Day Introduction to Rock Climbing in Sussex & Kent

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Full Day Introduction to Rock Climbing in Sussex & Kent

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30 Day Refund

Valid for 12 Months

The Highlights

  • Full day of climbing ideal for beginners or those with indoor climbing experience
  • Learn essential skills like knot-tying, belaying, and climbing techniques
  • Scale 30-40ft sandstone routes with expert guidance
  • Tailored for various experience levels, with 588 routes to explore
  • Expert advice, full training and safety briefing from your experienced and fully qualified instructor
  • Small ratio groups allowing for the highest quality experience
  • Only 45 minutes from London and Brighton, surrounded by lush landscapes
  • Exchangeable Experience Gift

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  • Groombridge

The Main Event

The Full Day Introduction to Rock Climbing Experience in Sussex & Kent is the perfect way to take that first step into the world of outdoor rock climbing. In just one exhilarating day, participants will learn everything they need to begin their climbing journey with confidence.

Led by friendly and experienced instructors, this full-day course covers all the essentials, from tying onto the rope and safely belaying a partner to learning techniques for scaling an outdoor wall. With a full day ahead, the course gradually introduces increasingly challenging routes, ensuring that each climb is tailored to participants' experience levels while delivering the thrill of conquering new heights.

The adventure begins at the stunning sandstone crags of Harrison’s Rocks, a renowned climbing destination. After an introductory safety briefing, the group warms up with bouldering exercises before instructors demonstrate how to fit a harness and helmet. Essential skills like knot-tying and group belaying are covered before heading onto the 30-40ft climbs, giving participants the excitement of their first outdoor ascent.

Throughout the day, climbers will have the chance to try various climbs, including slabs, verticals, cracks, and even overhangs, each offering its own unique challenge.

Skills covered during the experience include:

  • Safety awareness
  • Essential knot-tying techniques
  • Belaying skills to support a climbing partner
  • Bouldering for warm-up and technique-building
  • Climbing techniques for mastering the wall
  • Hand and foot placement for efficient movement
  • Body positioning to improve balance and control
  • Understanding route grades and difficulty levels
  • Climbing etiquette for a positive experience
  • A look into the fascinating history of rock climbing

Perfect as a unique day out or a memorable gift for an adventurer, this full-day climbing experience provides an exciting and supportive introduction to the world of outdoor rock climbing. With hands-on learning, expert guidance, and breathtaking scenery, it’s an ideal way to start the journey to new heights.

Important Bits

Important to Note

Rock Climbing Equipment Provided
All essential rock climbing and safety gear will be provided, including:

  • Ropes
  • Harness
  • Helmet
  • Rock Boots
  • Belay device and karabiners

What You’ll Need to Bring
For all outdoor climbing courses, please come prepared with extra warm layers and waterproof gear. A full kit list will be sent to you upon booking, but here’s a general guide:

  • Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing*
  • Waterproof jacket and trousers
  • Soft-soled shoes, like trainers**
  • Rucksack
  • Packed lunch and plenty of water
  • Any necessary medications (e.g., inhalers, tablets)

*Choose layered clothing to retain warmth. Please avoid denim, as it restricts movement, feels cold when wet, and dries slowly.

**Soft-soled shoes are recomended, like trainers, to protect the rock surfaces. Walking boots or heavy-soled shoes are not permitted, as they can damage the rocks. The climbing area is a short walk from the car park, so be sure to use a rucksack with space to carry any climbing gear provided.

When

Available from March to October

Duration: 7 hours

Validity

Your voucher is valid for 12 Months from the date of issue.

Please note you must have booked and taken your experience before the expiry date.

Who Can Go

  • Participants must be a minimum of 18 years old
  • A reasonable level of fitness is required
  • Max weight: 18 stone (115kg)
  • Available for up to 6 people

What about Insurance?

The centres contracted with us hold public liability insurance. We also hold contingency liability cover. You will not be liable for accidental damage to equipment, except where damage has been caused as a result of recklessness or wilful negligence.

A cancellation indemnity, subject to terms, is included with every voucher.

How it Works

All you have to do is pay for the experience you wish to purchase and we’ll send a voucher and booking information to you or directly to the recipient, then you just need to check the info and book your experience.

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