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Knowledge Base
Advice, kit guides and favourite places from our instructors: rock climbing, caving, navigation and mountain biking in the Peak District.
How to Redeem a Virgin Experience Days, Into the Blue or Red Letter Days Voucher with Pure Outdoor
Got an experience voucher for a Pure Outdoor course? Here's how to redeem Virgin Experience Days, Into the Blue, Buy a Gift and Red Letter Days vouchers.
Rock ClimbingPrivate Climbing Lessons in the Peak District: Prices and How It Works
Your own instructor, your date, your goals. What private climbing tuition in the Peak District costs, who it suits and how to book.
Planning Your VisitSchool and Group Outdoor Days in the Peak District: How They Work
Planning a school trip, youth group or club day in the Peak District? How we split big groups, instructor ratios, safety and the paperwork we provide.
Rock ClimbingLoved Your First Climbing Day? Here's What to Do Next
Caught the climbing bug on a taster or Beginner course? Here's how to keep climbing, and which course or coaching to take next.
Planning Your VisitWhat 8,500 Course Places Have Taught Us About Learning Outdoors
Most people come on their own, summer Saturdays go first, and the best courses lead to the next one. Here's what our booking records say, and how to use it to pick the right course.
NavigationWhich Navigation Course Is Right for Me? Bronze, Silver and Gold Explained
From your first map to the NNAS Gold award: how our navigation courses fit together, and where you should start.
BoulderingBouldering in the Peak District for Beginners
Swapping the wall for real rock? What you need, where to go, how to hire a pad and how to look after the boulders when you go bouldering outside.
Planning Your VisitClimbing and Caving for Kids: A Parent's Guide to Outdoor Adventures in the Peak District
How old do children need to be to go climbing or caving? Age limits, family sessions, what to bring and how we keep young adventurers safe.
Rock ClimbingWhich Climbing Course Is Right for Me? Your Pathway from Beginner to Lead Climber
New to climbing, or an indoor climber heading outside? Which course to book depends on where you want to end up. Here's how our courses fit together.
Mountain BikingPeak District Mountain Bike Trails for Every Level
From traffic-free reservoir loops to rocky descents: Peak District mountain bike routes for every level, plus bike hire and GPX downloads from our neighbours at The Bike Garage.
Planning Your VisitGetting to The Adventure Hub Without a Car
Our training centre in Bamford is a short walk from the train station on the Sheffield to Manchester line. Here's how to reach us by train or bus.
Gifts & VouchersOutdoor Gift Ideas: Why an Experience Beats Another Thing
Stuck for a present? Give an adventure. Our gift vouchers arrive instantly by email, cover any course and last up to two years.
Planning Your VisitThings to Do in the Peak District: A Local's Guide
Our instructors' guide to the best things to do in the Peak District: walks, climbing, caves, biking, rainy-day ideas and where to base yourself in the Hope Valley.
NavigationOur Patreon Navigation Course: Keep Your Skills Sharp for £3 a Month
Keep improving your map reading after our free course: a navigation challenge every two weeks, task analysis, a weekly Q&A and an article archive, from £3 a month.
CavingCaving for Beginners: Your Guide to Caving in the Peak District
New to caving? What it's really like underground, the best beginner caves in the Peak District, what to wear, safety and age limits, and how to get started.
NavigationLearn to Navigate: From Our Free Online Course to the Hills
How to learn map reading and navigation step by step: our free online course, monthly challenges, then a day on the hill and the NNAS Bronze, Silver and Gold awards.
Mountain BikingTop 5 Tips for Your First Mountain Bike Adventure
New to mountain biking? Our head MTB instructor's five top tips for beginners: the right bike, protection, kit, route choice and riding relaxed.
Caving3 Epic Caving Adventures in the Peak District
Three of our favourite Peak District caving trips: Carlswark Cavern, Giants Hole and P8, from beginner-friendly passages to classic vertical adventures.
Rock ClimbingPeak District Rock Climbing: Crags for Every Weather
Too wet, windy or hot? Four Peak District crags that keep you climbing when conditions aren't perfect: Aldery Cliff, Burbage North, Lawrencefield and Windgather.
CavingWhat to Wear Caving: A Beginner's Kit Guide
What to wear under your oversuit, what to bring and what to eat on a Peak District caving trip. No specialist kit needed: here's our simple guide.
Rock ClimbingWhat to Expect on a Rock Climbing Course in the Peak District
Thinking of booking a climbing course with us? Here's what a typical day on Peak District gritstone involves, from the first brew to the last route.
QualificationsI've Led Flying Buttress, So Why Bother With My RCI?
How could an experienced climber benefit from a Rock Climbing Instructor (RCI) course? One instructor's story, and the simple knot that changed his ropework.
Kit & GearA Peak District Trad Rack: What to Buy First
Our simple guide to assembling your first trad rack for Peak District gritstone: wires, cams, hexes, slings, carabiners and quickdraws.
Kit & GearChoosing a Climbing Rope
Single, half, twin or triple rated? A simple guide to choosing your first climbing rope for the Peak District, and what the labels mean.