THE WALL | COURSES ________________________________________________________________________________
	TASTER SESSIONS If you've never climbed before, this is an ideal opportunity to come along and give it a go. This is suitable for adults and children or can be tailor-made to group requirements. Taster sessions last for 1 hour and are available most days and evenings. NB: Advanced booking needed, contact us here. Cost (includes all equipment hire): adults £20 | concession £17 | children (aged 7 and over) £15 NEVER CLIMBED BEFORE? This is the ideal course if you have never climbed before and want to get to grips with the basics of rock climbing in a safe, structured environment. The course consists of three seperate one and a half-hour sessions (total four and a half hours), which concentrates on basic rope work and climbing skills. All equipment is provided; all you need is something you feel comfortable to wear and can move around freely in. Courses are run regularly, just give us a shout to check. On successful completion the course, you can then use the Wall unsupervised subject to the Wall conditions and if you so wish become a member and receive a reduced rate admission. If you’re not sure about enjoying this exciting sport, try a Taster Session first. Cost (includes all equipment hire): adults £45 | concession £40 | children (over 12 years) £35 NB: Children aged 3-7 years can join the Gecko club and youths aged 7-13 years can join the Rock Monkeys Club, helping them to gain the skill an confidence needed to climb unsupervised. Click here to find more info on clubs. BOULDERING SESSIONS Bouldering sessions are a must for any aspiring climber and is an essential part of any climber's training regime. This course will change the way you move over rock and you’ll understand why so many people get addicted to bouldering. Sessions are with a fully qualified instructor and last for one hour. Cost: adults £20 | Concession £17 | juniors £15 ROXCOOL OUTDOOR CLIMBING COURSES We also offer outdoor activities via a small locally based instructional company, ROXCOOL, that we are working with. The aim is to offer our members/visitors the opportunity to enjoy climbing in all its splendour, from learning how to lead and set up safe anchor systems outdoors to experiencing some of the classic multi-pitch routes over in the Lake District. ROXCOOL can also offer you NGB awards such as the Climbing Wall Award (CWA) and the Single Pitch Award (SPA). For a full list of courses available or if you want to chat anything through in person with the boss of ROXCOOL, just call Cliff (yeah I know great name for a climber) on 07765927633 or email him on roxcooladventures@yahoo.co.uk. LEAD CLIMBING INDUCTION Want to climb the big wall?! You need to be able to lead climb. This course is a logical progression once top-roping has been mastered. Learn the difference in belay techniques, how to clip into quickdraws and to sport climb safely. Three 1.5 hour sessions will get you there, although it won’t guarantee that you’ll reach the top of the wall! Courses run most of the time, ask at reception for more information. Cost: includes all equipment hire: Adults £45, Children (12 + over) £35, Concession £40   PAGE INDEX ______________________ taster sessions never climbed before? bouldering sessions roxcool outdoor climbing courses lead climbing induction

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