top of page
WhatsApp Image 2022-09-14 at 17.43.22 (1).jpeg

Taster Sessions

Bec and Sean run taster sessions on various Saturdays and School Holidays ideal for parents looking for something active to do with their children.  These are also great for adult climbers who have only ever climbed indoors and would like to experience outdoor climbing for the first time.

Upcoming Events

  • The Roaches, Peak District
    The Roaches, Peak District
    Sun, 29 Sept
    Lay-by opposite tea rooms
    29 Sept 2024, 10:45
    Lay-by opposite tea rooms, Paddock Farm, Roach Road, Upper Hulme, Leek, Staffordshire Moorlands ST13 8TY, UK
    29 Sept 2024, 10:45
    Lay-by opposite tea rooms, Paddock Farm, Roach Road, Upper Hulme, Leek, Staffordshire Moorlands ST13 8TY, UK
    14km, estimated 6 hours duration, 705m of ascent. This long escarpment in the Staffordshire Moorlands is a wonderful gritstone playground. And there's a dark ravine to explore too...
  • Kinder from Hayfield, Peak District
    Kinder from Hayfield, Peak District
    Sun, 03 Nov
    Bowden Bridge Car Park
    03 Nov 2024, 10:45 – 15:00
    Bowden Bridge Car Park, 165 Kinder Rd, High Peak SK22 2LJ, UK
    03 Nov 2024, 10:45 – 15:00
    Bowden Bridge Car Park, 165 Kinder Rd, High Peak SK22 2LJ, UK
    Follow in the historic footsteps of the Kinder Mass Trespass to find stunning views across the Peaks and as far as Wales!
  • Hope Valley's Great Ridge, Peak District
    Hope Valley's Great Ridge, Peak District
    Sat, 22 Mar
    Hope village car park
    22 Mar 2025, 10:45 – 15:30
    Hope village car park, Hope, Hope Valley S33, UK
    22 Mar 2025, 10:45 – 15:30
    Hope village car park, Hope, Hope Valley S33, UK
    Take this ridgeline horseshoe to discover 11th Century castles, 'shivering' mountains and arguably the best ridge route in the Peak District - 14.5km, 500m of ascent, estimated 4.5 hours duration
  • Y Garn via Foel Goch, Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park
    Y Garn via Foel Goch, Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park
    Sat, 05 Apr
    Nant Ffrancon
    05 Apr 2025, 11:45 – 18:00
    Nant Ffrancon, Nant Ffrancon, Bethesda, Bangor LL57 3LZ, UK
    05 Apr 2025, 11:45 – 18:00
    Nant Ffrancon, Nant Ffrancon, Bethesda, Bangor LL57 3LZ, UK
    This quiet route up a popular mountain is perfect for busy weekends in the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park
  • Moel Fferna
    Moel Fferna
    Sun, 05 May
    Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog
    05 May 2024, 09:45 – 18:00
    Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, The West Arms, Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, Llangollen LL20 7LD, UK
    05 May 2024, 09:45 – 18:00
    Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, The West Arms, Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, Llangollen LL20 7LD, UK
    Walk across wiry morrland at the breezy end of the Berwyns and enjoy a glorious panorama across the Vale of Llangollen
  • Y Garn via Foel Goch, Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park
    Y Garn via Foel Goch, Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park
    Sun, 03 Mar
    Nant Ffrancon
    03 Mar 2024, 09:45 – 16:00
    Nant Ffrancon, Nant Ffrancon, Bethesda, Bangor LL57 3LZ, UK
    03 Mar 2024, 09:45 – 16:00
    Nant Ffrancon, Nant Ffrancon, Bethesda, Bangor LL57 3LZ, UK
    This quiet route up a popular mountain is perfect for busy weekends in the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park
  • Hope Valley's Great Ridge, Peak District
    Hope Valley's Great Ridge, Peak District
    Sun, 25 Feb
    Hope village car park
    25 Feb 2024, 10:45 – 15:30
    Hope village car park, Hope, Hope Valley S33, UK
    25 Feb 2024, 10:45 – 15:30
    Hope village car park, Hope, Hope Valley S33, UK
    Take this ridgeline horseshoe to discover 11th Century castles, 'shivering' mountains and arguably the best ridge route in the Peak District - 14.5km, 500m of ascent, estimated 4.5 hours duration
  • Skiddaw by Longside Edge, Lake District
    Skiddaw by Longside Edge, Lake District
    Sat, 13 May
    Turn R off A591 at Highside Farm, 400m
    13 May 2023, 10:45 – 15:00
    Turn R off A591 at Highside Farm, 400m, Keswick CA12 4QG, UK
    13 May 2023, 10:45 – 15:00
    Turn R off A591 at Highside Farm, 400m, Keswick CA12 4QG, UK
    9.3km, estimated 4 hours duration, 897m of ascent. Eager to avoid the tourist route up from Keswick? Climb Skiddaw via the Longside Edge ridge - undoubtedly the best way up the Lake District giant.
  • Intro Rock Climbing Sessions
    Intro Rock Climbing Sessions
    Sat, 22 Apr
    The Roaches
    22 Apr 2023, 10:30 – 16:00
    The Roaches, Unnamed Road, 8UQ, Leek ST13 8UQ, UK
    22 Apr 2023, 10:30 – 16:00
    The Roaches, Unnamed Road, 8UQ, Leek ST13 8UQ, UK
    This is a 1 hour climbing taster session as part of the Staffordshire Moorlands Walking Festival, ideal for families with children aged 7+, or adults just wanting to have a go at these fun climbs.
  • Intro to Rock Climbing 15 Apr
    Intro to Rock Climbing 15 Apr
    Sat, 15 Apr
    Curbar Edge Car Park
    15 Apr 2023, 12:00 – 15:00
    Curbar Edge Car Park, Clodhall Ln, Calver, Hope Valley S32 3YR, UK
    15 Apr 2023, 12:00 – 15:00
    Curbar Edge Car Park, Clodhall Ln, Calver, Hope Valley S32 3YR, UK
    Bec and Sean run taster sessions on various Saturdays and School Holidays ideal for parents looking for something active to do with their children.  These are also great for adult climbers who have only ever climbed indoors and would like to experience outdoor climbing for the first time.
  • 1. Intro to Rock Climbing 13 Apr
    1. Intro to Rock Climbing 13 Apr
    Thu, 13 Apr
    Curbar Edge Car Park
    13 Apr 2023, 10:30 – 13:30
    Curbar Edge Car Park, Clodhall Ln, Calver, Hope Valley S32 3YR, UK
    13 Apr 2023, 10:30 – 13:30
    Curbar Edge Car Park, Clodhall Ln, Calver, Hope Valley S32 3YR, UK
    Bec and Sean run taster sessions on various Saturdays and School Holidays ideal for parents looking for something active to do with their children.  These are also great for adult climbers who have only ever climbed indoors and would like to experience outdoor climbing for the first time.
  • 2. Intro to Rock Climbing 12 Apr
    2. Intro to Rock Climbing 12 Apr
    Wed, 12 Apr
    Curbar Edge Car Park
    12 Apr 2023, 14:00 – 17:00
    Curbar Edge Car Park, Clodhall Ln, Calver, Hope Valley S32 3YR, UK
    12 Apr 2023, 14:00 – 17:00
    Curbar Edge Car Park, Clodhall Ln, Calver, Hope Valley S32 3YR, UK
    Bec and Sean run taster sessions on various Saturdays and School Holidays ideal for parents looking for something active to do with their children.  These are also great for adult climbers who have only ever climbed indoors and would like to experience outdoor climbing for the first time.
  • 1. Intro to Rock Climbing 12 Apr
    1. Intro to Rock Climbing 12 Apr
    Wed, 12 Apr
    Curbar Edge Car Park
    12 Apr 2023, 10:30 – 13:30
    Curbar Edge Car Park, Clodhall Ln, Calver, Hope Valley S32 3YR, UK
    12 Apr 2023, 10:30 – 13:30
    Curbar Edge Car Park, Clodhall Ln, Calver, Hope Valley S32 3YR, UK
    Bec and Sean run taster sessions on various Saturdays and School Holidays ideal for parents looking for something active to do with their children.  These are also great for adult climbers who have only ever climbed indoors and would like to experience outdoor climbing for the first time.
  • Intro to Rock Climbing 11 Apr
    Intro to Rock Climbing 11 Apr
    Tue, 11 Apr
    Curbar Edge Car Park
    11 Apr 2023, 12:00 – 15:00
    Curbar Edge Car Park, Clodhall Ln, Calver, Hope Valley S32 3YR, UK
    11 Apr 2023, 12:00 – 15:00
    Curbar Edge Car Park, Clodhall Ln, Calver, Hope Valley S32 3YR, UK
    Bec and Sean run taster sessions on various Saturdays and School Holidays ideal for parents looking for something active to do with their children.  These are also great for adult climbers who have only ever climbed indoors and would like to experience outdoor climbing for the first time.
  • 3 day-2 night hike and wild camp - Carneddau Traverse, Snowdonia
    3 day-2 night hike and wild camp - Carneddau Traverse, Snowdonia
    Sat, 08 Apr
    Conwy Castle
    08 Apr 2023, 08:45 – 10 Apr 2023, 15:00
    Conwy Castle, Rose Hill St, Conwy LL32 8AY, UK
    08 Apr 2023, 08:45 – 10 Apr 2023, 15:00
    Conwy Castle, Rose Hill St, Conwy LL32 8AY, UK
    42km, estimated duration each day - 7-8, 6-7 and 5-6 hours - 2,171m of ascent. This challenging 3-day hike traverses the Carneddau in Snowdonia with overnights at a bothy (if space is available) and a wild camp in a hidden mountain pass.
  • Intro to Rock Climbing 6 Apr
    Intro to Rock Climbing 6 Apr
    Thu, 06 Apr
    Curbar Edge Car Park
    06 Apr 2023, 14:00 – 17:00
    Curbar Edge Car Park, Clodhall Ln, Calver, Hope Valley S32 3YR, UK
    06 Apr 2023, 14:00 – 17:00
    Curbar Edge Car Park, Clodhall Ln, Calver, Hope Valley S32 3YR, UK
    Bec and Sean run taster sessions on various Saturdays and School Holidays ideal for parents looking for something active to do with their children.  These are also great for adult climbers who have only ever climbed indoors and would like to experience outdoor climbing for the first time.
  • 3 day-2 night hike and wild camp - Cumbria Traverse, Lake District
    3 day-2 night hike and wild camp - Cumbria Traverse, Lake District
    Mon, 03 Apr
    Market Square Car Park
    03 Apr 2023, 10:45 – 06 Apr 2023, 16:00
    Market Square Car Park, Moot Hall, Market Square, Keswick CA12 5JR, UK
    03 Apr 2023, 10:45 – 06 Apr 2023, 16:00
    Market Square Car Park, Moot Hall, Market Square, Keswick CA12 5JR, UK
    52km, estimated duration each day - 3, 12 and 6 hours - almost 4,000m of ascent. Designed as a fell-running challenge, the Cumbria Traverse also makes a superb backpacking route for hikers
  • Intro to Rock Climbing 26 Mar
    Intro to Rock Climbing 26 Mar
    Sun, 26 Mar
    Curbar Edge Car Park
    26 Mar 2023, 12:00 – 15:00
    Curbar Edge Car Park, Clodhall Ln, Calver, Hope Valley S32 3YR, UK
    26 Mar 2023, 12:00 – 15:00
    Curbar Edge Car Park, Clodhall Ln, Calver, Hope Valley S32 3YR, UK
    Bec and Sean run taster sessions on various Saturdays and School Holidays ideal for parents looking for something active to do with their children.  These are also great for adult climbers who have only ever climbed indoors and would like to experience outdoor climbing for the first time.
bottom of page