Climbing Holiday - Wye Valley
Learn To Rock Climb in the Wye Valley
The Wye Valley is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and much of the lower valley is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, including areas within Gloucestershire, Monmouthshire and Herefordshire. The River Wye which runs along its base is the sixth-longest river in the UK and is one of the most important for nature conservation, plus it is also significant for forming part of the border between England and Wales. Where the River Wye meets the limestone in the Forest of Dean it is forced through a series of meanders, until it finally meets the Severn estuary at Chepstow. The climbing in the Wye Valley is situated high above the river so from your stance on the rock you'll be able to cast your gaze over Wye Valley, giving a fantastic view down the valley to the River Wye and over the Forest of Dean.
This trip is a fantastic opportunity to learn the basic skills needed for outdoor rock climbing while meeting other like-minded individuals in a unique and picturesque setting. The Wye Valley itself is simply magical and surrounded by such beauty, you won't want to leave. Rock climbing here is loved by novices and expert climbers alike due to the range of climbing routes available and the setting of the crags- the climbing here is superb and with the spectacular views from the bottom of your climb all the way to the summit, the whole experience will leave you speechless!
This trip is an experience you will never forget and will hopefully open up the door for you to have many a climbing adventure to come.
If you've already visited the Wye Valley and want to visit somewhere new, why not come on our Peak District Climbing Holiday?
If you want to go on an exciting break but want to do more than just climb how about one of our Adventure Holiday packages?
During the course we will cover
- Belaying (depending on experience)
- Equipment selection
- Climbing techniques
- Climbing etiquette
- Bouldering
- Abseiling
- Route selection and using guide books
- Climbing history and the BMC
Cost
£175Duration
2 daysGroup Size
6-12
Aim
To teach the key rock climbing and abseiling techniques needed to get started in these fantastic sports while having a great time!
This is a two-day climbing trip designed to introduce the novice rock climber to climbing outside on some of the UK's finest crags.
Led by our highly qualified and experienced instructors you will learn develop or improve your belaying skills (safely holding the ropes for other climbers) and how to make the best use of the rock's features for your hands and feet, all the while gaining useful climbing tips and techniques. No matter what your personal ability, your instructor will tailor the holiday to your needs and aspirations. Whether you reach the top of every climb you attempt or just attain a personal goal you will be guaranteed to finish your weekend buzzing with a real sense of adventure and achievement, and you may even have met a potential climbing partner for future trips!
Who is it for?
Ideal for the complete beginner or someone with limited climbing and abseiling experience. This is also a great chance for someone who wants to go on a climbing holiday but knows few other climbers with whom to go with, this is a guaranteed way to meet fellow climbers for future climbing adventures! In addition, this is the perfect opportunity to take if you climb indoors and want to go outside for the first time.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for the climbing and abseiling course, but a reasonable level of fitness is required.
This is a two-day climbing trip designed to introduce the novice rock climber to climbing outside on some of the UK's finest crags.
Evening 1
Our climbing instructors will meet you in our bunkhouse on the first night and give a group briefing of the trip itinerary for the weekend, before we all head to the local pub for a spot of socialising and story-swapping to whet your appetite for the adventures to come!
Day 1
After a freshly cooked breakfast and all the packed lunches have been collected, we will depart for one of the nearby crags. Your climbing instructors will set up all the ropes throughout the weekend and the climbs will be tailored to suit your needs so whether this is your first time on real rock or even if you've been climbing for years we'll find something to challenge you.
In the evening you'll enjoy a home cooked meal and relax with a few climbing films to inspire and motivate you for the following day!
Day 2
Again, after eating breakfast and collecting your lunch our climbing instructors will take you to a different outcrop of rocks for a bit of variety and, having seen you climb the day before, will really be able to coach you on your personal climbing technique and style and set you some personal goals. This will make your experience unique to you and help you develop your skills at your own rate. We will also set up and teach you how to abseil. Often in outdoor climbing abseiling is necessary to access the bottom of the desired route or to return from the top of a climb so this is a very useful skill to learn, and great fun at the same time!
March to November, please see the calendar for the next available dates.
Symonds Yat in the Wye Valley, Herefordshire
Equipment Supplied
All climbing and safety equipment supplied.Equipment Needed
Comfortable clothing and trainers. Due to the nature of the locations, you must have extra warm clothes and waterproofs, we will provide you with a kit list upon booking.Min Age - 18yrs
Max weight - 100kg/16 stone
Catering
All catering included.
Accommodation
2 nights, usually in a bunkhouse, you will need to bring your own sleeping bag (we have some spare if required, please request).
