Learn to Climb Lessons for Beginners:  

Our 2-Part Learn to Climb lessons happen once a month, for adults and teens wanting to learn the basic climbing and belaying skills (the art of safely controlling your partner's rope). The small group lessons are run by a qualified instructor. The lesson run alongside our 'Open Climbing Club' to give participants an idea of how they can access climbing walls following the lessons. 

Climbing is a social sport and a great place to meet others. It is an all-body work out set at your own pace, and helps to improve flexibility and strength. Great for the mind, as you problem solve your way up those tricky routes. Best of all, climbing gives us the opportunity to switch off and climb on! 

Every Second & Third Wednesday of the Month | 7pm - 8:30  

Price for 2 x 1.5 hour lessons on consecutive weeks 

Individual:  £30 | Pair: £50  

Ages 13-17 welcome when accompanied by paying adult | under 18s must have signed parental consent to attend  

“We recommend 2 x 1.5 hour lessons on consecutive weeks for beginners to learn the basics of climbing. However, due to individual learning speeds, these two lessons do not guarantee being signed off as a "competent belayer" for open climbing sessions at climbing walls. Supplementary sessions can be provided if required.” 

Refresher Lessons for Climbers

Want to start climbing again but need a bit of support to get going? Our refresher lessons aim to get you confidentally belaying and tying in again. It's a great opportunity to ask any burning technical questions and pick up those coaching tips to take your climbing to the next grade.  

Every Second Wednesday of the Month | 7pm - 8:30  

Price for 1.5 hour lesson | Individual: £15 | Pair: £25

Ages 13-17 welcome when accompanied by paying adult | under 18s must have signed parental consent to attend  

Learning to climb is a fun and active way to gain a mountain of skills. All of our clubs are run by qualified instructors, that live by the ethos of 'Challenge by Choice' which means your climber gets to choose their own level of challenge each week. Our instructors create a supportive learning environment that builds confidence and friendships throughout our climbing clubs. 

Memberships are bought per term / half term for Little Monkeys

Taster lessons are available at the beginning of each term

TO BOOK: Follow the link to our online calendar ... Find the first date of the term and click "Buy Ticket"... Once you have purchased a term membership your place is held for the following term... You have up to 2 weeks before the start of the term to renew before the place is readvertised...  If fully booked: please email info@reach-outdoors.com to be added to the waiting list.

What participants learn in our climbing clubs:

• Teamwork, taking responsibility for themselves and others & safe decision making
• A wide range of practical skills from belaying to knot tying, and how to challenge themselves
• Social skills, the opportunity to build friendships as well as supporting and trusting others
• An abundance of active games to play from jumping, hopping, running, balancing, not to mention the CLIMBING!
• How to be confident in their own ability, knowledge and skill

"Whether your climber rockets to the top first time, or feels achievement in every step further from the ground; our instructors are on hand to help your climber reach their potential."

To ensure participants get the most out their experience and feel safe at the climbing wall we have an expectation on participants to behave in a respectful and safe manner during lessons. Thus, all participants are subject to our 'Code of Conduct'. Please ensure you and your young climber are aware of the code of conduct before attending their first lesson. 

Rockover Club & NICAS

This club is for returning students that have achieved their NICAS level 2 and are working towards (or have completed) their level 3. They must be confident in the basic skills such as independently belaying and tying. The Rockover Club will focus on more advanced skills, techniques and knowledge, introducing different disciplines of climbing. To find out more about the National Indoor Climbing Award Scheme, please follow the link: NICAS. If your interested in signing up to the Rockover Club, please email abi@reach-outdoors.com for further details.

Youth Climbing Club Term Dates 2024-2025

Please note this is not an instructed session and is only for competent belayers

Admission: Adults (ages 16+) £7 | Over 55s £6 | Belaying only £3 | Under 16s £5 (Must be accompanied by a paying adult)

Opening Times: Every Wednesday Evening: 6:15 - 8:30 | From 11th September 2024 (Closed for Summer from May 2025)

If you are attending our weekly climbing club for the first time you will be asked to complete our waiver and medical form, demonstrate safe belaying, lowering technique and catch a fall, as well as fitting your harness and tying into the rope using a figure-8 knot and stopper knot, before being permitted to climb. 

If you are new to climbing, please check out our Learn to Climb/Refresher sessions (details below) before attending open climbing.

If you are attending our open climbing sessions as a solo climber, please message us in advance to ensure there will be someone present to partner with. Please note we do not have a bouldering facility onsite. 

The wall is supervised by a qualified member of staff, on hand for a friendly chat about the routes, answer any safety questions or to offer up fun challenges for the kids.

Under 18s must be supervised by an adult competent in belaying and have signed consent from a parent or guardian. Children 4 years and over are welcome to climb. Climbing consent forms must be completed prior to arrival. 

Harness, helmets and belay devices available for hire (covered by admission fee). 

Please book ahead to guarantee admission using our online calendar |  Alternatively you can pay by card on entry - subject to availability

PLEASE NOTE THIS SESSION IS SUBJECT TO MINIMUM NUMBERS - Please follow @ReachOutdoorsClimbing for live information on opening times and clubs.

For those who prefer to have private coaching sessions from a dedicated instructor, we offer one to one or one to two sessions that can be tailored to your needs and progress at your pace. These sessions can be enjoyed as an individual or by splitting the cost with a friend or family member.

If you are a beginner looking to learn the basics of climbing, or you want to develop a specific area and work towards that next level of route, our instructors can tailor the session to meet your needs.

When: Available to book at your convenience, subject to availability. Please email us to register your interest or call tel:01803524950 to speak with a member of our team.

Cost: £96 for 1.5 hours of private tuition (up to 2 participants)

The climbing wall can be hired with an instructor (or two depending on the number of participants). This is great for kids or adult parties, corporate bookings, schools and youth groups or for any other groups that want to try something active that's a little bit different.

When: Available to book at your convenience, subject to availability. Please email us to register your interest or call tel:01803524950 to speak with a member of our team.

Cost: 

1 - 10 participants £150 for a 2-hour session. 

11 - 20 participants £300 for a 2-hour session.

We have a maximum number of 20 participants in one session at Parkfield.

We have a recommended minimum age of 7 for our kids climbing parties, however please get in touch if you have younger participants and we can discuss requirements.

During school holidays, we offer family learn to climb sessions. 

If you are looking to give climbing a go for the first time, wanting to learn the skills to climb independently or brush up on those essential skills; this small group lesson is a great place to start!

All the necessary safety equipment is provided and you will have the opportunity to quiz the instructor for tips on kit and climbing techniques.

Minimum climber age is 6. Participants 12 or under must be accompanied by a participating adult. Sessions are 1.5 hours in duration. 

Price: £15 per participant