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Straight to Lead (weekend)

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If you're a confident boulderer or auto belay user looking to take the next step, this intensive 7-hour weekend course will teach you everything you need to start both top-rope and lead climbing! Designed for those with no prior roped climbing experience, this fast-track course builds solid foundations in rope handling, belaying, and movement before progressing to the excitement of lead climbing.

With a small group size, you'll receive plenty of hands-on coaching as you develop the skills to climb independently on lead routes.

Why book this course?
✔ Learn essential roped skills – Build a strong foundation in top-rope climbing.
✔ Personalised coaching – A low participant-to-instructor ratio ensures focused support.
✔ Master key techniques – Lead belaying, clipping quickdraws, rope management, and fall dynamics.
✔ Get expert advice – Learn best practice, refine technique, and understand essential equipment.
✔ Expand your climbing horizons – Open the door to an entire centre of routes.

Course format

• 7-hour intensive training, split over two sessions.
• Instructor ratio of 1:4 for maximum support.
• Step-by-step progression – Learn top-roping first, then advance to lead climbing.
• Comprehensive instruction in belaying, movement and fall management.
• Equipment guidance – Understand ropes, belay devices and essential lead climbing gear.

⚠️ This is a physically demanding course, best suited to those who regularly exercise and have a good level of fitness.

This course includes:
✔ Two instructor-led sessions over one weekend – You must be able to attend both days
✔ An option to add a month of climbing for just £30 prepaid or just £25 with monthly billing. Act fast — you’ve only got 1 month to claim. Your discount will be automatically applied at the checkout.

Book your place now and take the next step in your climbing journey!

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