Guided Rock Climbing

Looking for an adventurous climbing experience in remote locations? This is the perfect session for you. Guided climbing is a step above our climbing taster session, taking you to bigger more adventurous locations, and/or enabling you to achieve specific goals under the safety of an instructor. Perhaps you are looking to experience multipitch rock climbing, want to climb above the sea, or maybe you are looking to tick a classic mountain rock route. Our guided climbing session can be tailored to your ambitions. 

It may be classic routes from books such as Ken Wilson’s Classic Rock, Hard Rock or Extreme Rock books. Or climbs from “The Great Mountain Crags of Scotland”. Routes such as Eagles Ridge on Lochnagar, Square Face on Beinn A’ Bhuird, Savage Slit in Coire An Lochain, Ardverikie Wall on Binnein Shuas, the list goes on ….

ABOUT

What does guiding climbing involve?

We plan our guided climbing days around the goals of the client and this means the schedule for the day can vary a lot! When making your booking we will discuss and tailor your day to your ambitions and give you clear instructions on what to expect. 

We will most likely meet in a car park and have a chat about the day and ensure we have all the equipment we will need. Then we will walk to the climb, this could be anything from 10 minutes to 3 hours depending on the climb you choose! Your instructor Liam will lead you on climb allowing you to relax and the climbing. There will be opportunities to learn along the way and improve your technical climbing skill set.

Who is it for?

For climbers of any experience level. If you have never climbed before and would like to give it a go and have an adventure. Through to climbers with years of experience who have a route in mind and are looking for somebody to lead it and keep them safe. For guided climbing, we keep the ratios low, 1:2, so we can take you on an adventure and keep you safe.

Under 18’s are welcome but must be accompanied by a parent. 

Where is it?

Guided climbing is ideal for anyone regardless of climbing experience level. We can adjust the routes and difficulties to match your experience. It has been particularly popular with: 

• Beginners looking to have an adventure.
• Experienced climbers with a particular routes in mind.
• Climbers looking to improve their skills over a multiple days.
• Visiting climbers on holiday looking to have a day out climbing in the Cairngorms or on the seacliffs of Aberdeen.

Under 18’s are welcome but must be accompanied by a parent throughout, so this will likely involve climbing too!

What kit do I need?

• Warm clothes to climb in with spare layers to keep warm and a waterproof jacket if it might rain
• Sturdy shoes for walking and climbing shoes – We have some rock climbing shoes available you can use but limited in number and size. If you need to borrow shoes please include this at the point of booking so we can check if we have the right size for you. 
• Snacks and water
• A rucksack to carry it all in and some of the climbing kit

All climbing equipment is provided including helmets, harnesses and ropes – You are welcome to use your own.

Why Choose Cove Climbing?

Liam has been climbing for over ten years and has been qualified and teaching climbing for over six years. He has worked with a wide range of clients and is experienced in helping develop confident, safe, independent climbers.

Liam is a very experienced climber and has extensive local knowledge having climbed sport grade 8A, bouldered 8A and trad climbed E7 all on local seacliffs.

How do I book or find out more?

If you have any general enquires about our Guided Rock Climbing then get in touch with Liam@coveclimbing.co.uk. If you have already decided this is the session for you then great! There are two ways to
book. You can either book onto an open Guided Rock Climb (limited availability each year). Or you can make a private booking.

All Open Sessions and Courses

Browse our selection of open sessions and courses below. If you can’t find a date or a course suitable to your requirements please make a private booking. Note on these sessions you will be in a group of between 2-6.

Private “Guided Rock Climbing” Booking Form

Want a day out tailored exactly to your requirements, private one-to-one instruction or a private group booking? Get in touch using the form below. The cost for a private booking is £130 for a half day of session (4 hours) and for a full day is £230. This is for a booking of up to 2 people. Often our guided climbing days require a full day booking, particularly if a mountain route is the aim but some shorter guided climbs are available that can be achieved in a half-day.