• Outdoor Rock Climbing Taster Day

Outdoor Rock Climbing Taster Day

Peak District Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing day on the world class gritstone crags

In short

The Outdoor Rock Climbing Taster Day is a 1-day course run by Pure Outdoor in the Peak District, based at The Adventure Hub in Bamford, Hope Valley. It costs £109 per person, is open to ages 13+ and runs at a maximum ratio of 1:6. Next available dates: Sat 31 Oct 2026, Sat 7 Nov 2026, Sat 6 Mar 2027.

Summary

Pure Outdoor's Rock Climbing Taster Day is a 1-day introduction to outdoor climbing on the gritstone crags of the Peak District, priced at £109 per person with a maximum instructor to participant ratio of 1:6. The course requires no prior experience and is suitable for complete beginners and those who have climbed indoors and want to try real rock for the first time. Participants meet at The Adventure Hub in Bamford, Hope Valley, before heading out to climb at iconic Peak District venues including Stanage Edge, Burbage Rocks and Froggatt Edge. All technical equipment is provided including harness, helmet and rock shoes, and the day includes complimentary use of our climbing wall and refreshments afterwards. By the end of the day, participants will be able to safely tie in, belay a partner, and climb a range of outdoor routes.

Outdoor Rock Climbing Taster Day

Price : £109.00 per person

Location : Peak District

Duration : 1 day

Ratio : 1:6

Minimum age : 13

What's Included :

  • All technical equipment and instruction
  • Complimentary use of our climbing wall after the course
  • Complimentary refreshments
  • 10% discount on equipment in our shop

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Highlights

  • Suitable for everyone; Overcome a fear of heights or challenge yourself mentally and physically
  • Gain the skills you need to climb safely and effectively
  • Low instructor to participant ratio ensures lots of hands on climbing experience

Course Overview

If you're looking to try rock climbing for the first time, then our Outdoor Rock Climbing Taster Day is perfect for you! Don't worry if you've never climbed before, because we'll teach you all you need to know to stay safe. After that, it's all about getting as much hands-on experience as possible. We'll help you build your confidence and show you how to climb efficiently, so you can achieve more than you ever thought possible. If you've climbed indoors before and want to try real rock climbing or just want to refresh your skills, our taster day is perfect for you too!


At our training centre, The Adventure Hub, we've got an indoor bouldering wall and a rope-work training space. Of course, we're always up for taking you outside to climb on real rock, but on those mixed weather days when we've exhausted the sheltered crags, our indoor facility is awesome. Plus, it's only for Pure Outdoor clients!


So come on out and join us for an unforgettable day of outdoor adventure!


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Course Outcomes

  • Understand what equipment is necessary and how to use it correctly
  • Develop and practise climbing movement skills on real rock
  • Safely fit a harness and tie into a rope
  • Belay and lower effectively and safely
  • Understand climbing guide books and grading systems

Course Information

9:30 - 16:30

Get ready to have a great introduction to rock climbing on a glorious gritstone crag.

ARRIVE AT THE ADVENTURE HUB BASE
Your instructor will welcome you and discuss the aims of the course and you own aspirations over a great cup of fresh Italian coffee or tea.

COLLECT AND CHECK YOUR EQUIPMENT
You will be sized up for helmets, rock shoes and harnesses. All you need to do is check your food, water and clothing is suitable for the conditions and check that your rucksack is suitably packed ready for what the weather may throw at you.

TRAVEL TO CLIMB LOCATION
The exact location will depend on the weather and the aims and abilities of the group. Typically this is a 15 minute drive from The Adventure Hub.

PRACTICAL CLIMBING SESSION
Your instructor will demonstrate and explain the basics of the safety system and give you a chance to practise tying in and belaying each other. You will then be shown and coached on different key climbing techniques as you scale a number of routes throughout the day all whilst gaining confidence and experience with the rope systems. Usually we cover a number of buttresses along the crag over the course of the day.

BACK TO THE ADVENTURE HUB
Once we are off the hill we will return to The Adventure Hub. With fresh coffee in hand, we summarise the key learning points from the day's adventure, discuss your progress so far and set some personalised development targets for your blossoming climbing career.

  • We provide all technical equipment including harness, helmet and rock shoes
  • Clothing suited to the weather (waterproofs, warm tops, etc)
  • Good comfortable footwear for walking to the crag
  • A good supply of snacks and a drink
  • Sun cream, hat and sunglasses (you just never know!)
  • If you have your own harness or a shiny piece of climbing kit bring it and we will help you use it appropriately

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  • Our well-equipped training centre, The Adventure Hub, is Carbon Neutral.
  • We encourage car sharing wherever feasible.
  • We encourage the use of public transport on all our courses. Bamford Railway Station is 5 minutes' walk and we enjoy direct bus connections to Sheffield and nearby villages.
  • We offer free camping kit for guests staying locally and looking to cut down on luggage.
  • Our staff are trained to prolong the life of equipment used on this course, where it is possible to recycle equipment at the end of its life, we do so appropriately.
  • We operate in small teams at low ratios to reduce our impact on the venues we use and other countryside users.


  • The physical and mental benefits of outdoor activities are numerous and well documented, we firmly believe that those benefits should be available to as many people as possible.

  • If you are interested in experiencing any of our activities but feel unable to do so then please contact us to discuss your specific needs, we will always try to find a solution that works for you.

  • There are a range of simple adaptions we can make to our scheduled courses such as choosing venues with minimal walking or easy access to toilet facilities, providing cold storage facilities for temperature sensitive medications, allowing additional time or arranging for participants to be accompanied by a trusted aide.

  • When participation as part of an open group isn't appropriate we can arrange private tuition. This allows for a more tailored approach and a much wider range of adaptions such as assisted climbing and abseiling techniques for participants with significant physical or mobility issues.

  • If private tuition is unaffordable then we can sometimes offer subsidised places to bring the price back in line with our scheduled courses .These are provided by the Pure Outdoor Foundation whose goal is to bring as many people as possible into the outdoors, please enquire about availability.


  • Clear communication before the activity is crucial so, as well as telephone and email conversations, we can also arrange to meet participants directly at a venue days or weeks beforehand to identify any specific barriers and begin addressing any anxieties.
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FAQs

Start time: 09:30 - Finish time: 16:30. Please note, these times are approximate and could be subject to minor changes. Please leave plenty of time when booking public transport.

Anyone aged 13 or over can attend any of our scheduled courses with the exception of Mountain Biking and Winter Skills where the minimum age is 18 unless accompanied by a parent.

We hold an AALA license and are able to take out children who are younger than 13, however we only offer this on a private guided basis. See our private guiding rates, as this can work out very competitive, especially when booking as a family. There is no maximum age, if you feel young enough to attend then you are very welcome!

Bookings can be made online or over the phone. All of our courses can be booked in 3 ways:


a) Attend a scheduled course. 

These are open to the public to anyone that meets the pre-requisites. We often advertise many dates for each course, we generally always list 12 months of available dates. This is the most popular and often works out the most cost-effective way of attending our courses.


b) Add a date to our schedule. 

On some courses, we can add extra dates to our schedule, providing you are booking for a certain minimum number of participants, this could be as low as only 2 people. To give us plenty of time to assign staff to your course, you can only add a date to the schedule if it is more than 7 days in advance.


c) Make a private booking.

All of our courses can be booked privately, with a private instructor just for you or your group. This gives you the flexibility to book any date that suits you and also it means the instructor can fine-tune the course content to suit your aspirations. To make a private booking, you just need to fill out a booking request, we will then get back to you with availability and a price. 


d) Book our premium 'Private Booking Plus+' service.

All the benefits of the private booking service, with lots of additional extras including meet & greet at your hotel, luxury picnic hamper including Champagne, digital photo pack, flexible booking arrangements and a pre-activity consultancy to allow your first-class instructor extra time to design your special day. To make a private booking plus+ booking, you just need to fill our a booking request, we will then get back to you with availability and a price. 

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Outdoor Rock Climbing Taster Day cost?
The Outdoor Rock Climbing Taster Day costs £109 per person. It includes all technical equipment and instruction, complimentary use of our climbing wall after the course, complimentary refreshments and 10% discount on equipment in our shop.
How long is the Outdoor Rock Climbing Taster Day?
The course lasts 1 day.
When are the next available dates?
The next dates with spaces are Sat 31 Oct 2026, Sat 7 Nov 2026, Sat 6 Mar 2027, Sat 13 Mar 2027, Sat 20 Mar 2027. Live availability and all dates are shown in the booking panel on this page.
What is the group size and instructor ratio?
This course runs at a maximum instructor to client ratio of 1:6, so you get plenty of individual coaching.
Do I need any previous experience?
None
What equipment do I need?
We provide all technical equipment including harness, helmet and rock shoes Clothing suited to the weather (waterproofs, warm tops, etc) Good comfortable footwear for walking to the crag A good supply of snacks and a drinkSun cream, hat and sunglasses (you just never know!) If you have your own harness or a shiny piece of climbing kit bring it and we will help you use it appropriately
Is the course accessible?
The physical and mental benefits of outdoor activities are numerous and well documented, we firmly believe that those benefits should be available to as many people as possible. If you are interested in experiencing any of our activities but feel unable to do so then please contact us to discuss your specific needs, we will always try to find a solution that works for you. There are a range of simple adaptions we can make to our scheduled courses such as choosing venues with minimal walking or easy access to toilet facilities, providing cold storage facilities for temperature sensitive medications, allowing additional time or arranging for participants to be accompanied by a trusted aide. When participation as part of an open group isn't appropriate we can arrange private tuition.
When does the course start and finish?
Start time: 09:30 - Finish time: 16:30. Please note, these times are approximate and could be subject to minor changes. Please leave plenty of time when booking public transport.
What's the minimum/maximum age for participation?
Anyone aged 13 or over can attend any of our scheduled courses with the exception of Mountain Biking and Winter Skills where the minimum age is 18 unless accompanied by a parent.We hold an AALA license and are able to take out children who are younger than 13, however we only offer this on a private guided basis. See our private guiding rates, as this can work out very competitive, especially when booking as a family. There is no maximum age, if you feel young enough to attend then you are very welcome!
How do I book?
Bookings can be made online or over the phone. All of our courses can be booked in 3 ways: a) Attend a scheduled course. These are open to the public to anyone that meets the pre-requisites. We often advertise many dates for each course, we generally always list 12 months of available dates. This is the most popular and often works out the most cost-effective way of attending our courses. b) Add a date to our schedule. On some courses, we can add extra dates to our schedule, providing you are booking for a certain minimum number of participants, this could be as low as only 2 people. To give us plenty of time to assign staff to your course, you can only add a date to the schedule if it is more than 7 days in advance. c) Make a private booking.All of our courses can be booked privately, with a private instructor just for you or your group.
Can I buy this course as a gift?
Yes. You can buy this course as an e-gift voucher from this page, and the recipient chooses their own date.
Do course customers get a discount on kit?
Yes, every Pure Outdoor course includes a 10% discount on equipment at The Adventure Hub shop (in store and at adventure-hub.com).
Booking & general
Do I have to pay in full when I book?
Not always. Places are reserved by paying either the specified deposit or the full fee. The balance is due no later than 6 weeks before the course starts. If you book within 6 weeks of the start date, the full fee is payable when you book.
What if the weather is bad?
Our courses run in a range of weather, that's part of learning in the UK hills, so come prepared for the conditions. If the weather is genuinely dangerous we may modify or cancel a session, in which case you'll be offered a refund or an alternative date.
What is your cancellation policy?
Cancellations must be made in writing (email is fine). Charges are based on the original course start date: more than 4 weeks before, 25% of the total course fee; between 4 and 2 weeks before, 75%; within 2 weeks, 100%. As courses run on fixed dates, the statutory 14-day cooling-off period doesn't apply.
Is there parking?
Yes, free parking. Park next to The Adventure Hub building if there's space, or use the overflow area in the back corner of the main Hope Valley Garden Centre car park, about 200m away.
Can I get there by train or bus?
Yes. Bamford railway station on the Hope Valley line is about a 5-minute walk from The Adventure Hub, and the nearest bus stop is 'Shatton Lane' (see traveline.info for times). Course times are arranged to fit public transport timetables where possible.
Do you need to know about medical conditions?
Yes. Please tell us about any medical condition or injury when you book, and let your instructor know on the first day. It's kept confidential, and it lets us tailor activities to you and keep the group safe.
Do I need my own insurance?
For UK courses we strongly recommend your own personal accident insurance, including cancellation cover. For overseas courses you must have specialist rescue, medical and repatriation insurance, and send us the details by the final payment date. The BMC and Snowcard both offer suitable mountaineering insurance.

More answers in our FAQs or call 01433 424164.

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