One of the fastest growing outdoor activities in the UK, climbing isn’t just for rugged mountain men anymore and with the option of indoor climbing walls it can be an all year round adventure.
What you get:
Courses vary from a few hours to a weekend or even a week. A fully qualified climbing instructor will teach you the basics, provide all the equipment you need, and then let you put the theory into practice on the local crags and mountains. Lessons can vary from small groups - ideally between two and four people per instructor - to one-to-one instruction, the latter being more expensive.
How much?
The following prices are a rough guide to prices, be sure to ring the individual operator to check actual prices.
Half day course- around £40
Full day course - around £80
Weekend course - around £250 with accommodation
Five day course - around £600 with accommodation.
When?
Summer is obviously best for weather but you can avoid the crowds in spring and autumn. However, there's always the option of indoor climbing walls or the opportunity to learn winter mountaineering skills.
Where?
Snowdonia's crags and mountains
Pembrokeshire sea cliffs
Gower Peninsula
Indoor climbing walls
Want More Information?
BBC Guide to Climbing in WalesBritish Mountaineering Council
