*Please do not enquire for courses/coaching in the UK: We currently have no availability in the UK due to a shortage of qualified instructors to meet the high demand – Apologies from the Rock & Sun team*
Having climbed all over the world, we think the UK deserves a place in the top 3 of the world’s best climbing destinations. The UK has a huge diversity of rock types – from limestone to grit, granite, sandstone and slate. It has some world-class climbing venues that provide a playground to rock climbers of all abilities and disciplines; a perfect place to learn, practice and improve your climbing skills.
With Rock & Sun you can experience climbing at the best climbing areas the UK offers, from the limestone sea-cliffs in Portland, Pembrokeshire and Swanage (the Jurassic Coast) up to the gritstone escarpment ridges of the Peak District.
Wye Valley
Panoramic views with easy access from across the UK, the Wye Valley is a convenient climbing location. The Wye Valley offers trad climbing as well as sport climbing. From March to October we offer several courses in this area on a regular basis: Intro Rock Climbing Weekend, a Learn to Lead Sport Climbing Course, and a Learn to Lead Trad Climbing Course. You may also want to consider booking a day of Private Guiding in the Wye Valley.
Portland
The sport climbing mecca of the South. The scenic Isle of Portland is the sport climbing mecca of South West England – renowned for its wealth of excellent quality sport climbing. The cliffs are either right on the sea edge or set back 50-100m with boulder fields separating them from the sea.
Swanage
Limestone sea cliffs that make up the Jurassic Coast. Extensive limestone cliffs beckon climbers of all abilities – so, whether you’re conquering the basics or looking for steep routes and overhangs, there are plenty of climbs for you. Offering some of the most abundant traditional and sports climbing in the UK.
Pembroke
High quality rock with positive hand-holds. The south-western area of Wales, renowned for its hard classics, offers more than just big grades. Here, along magnificent stretches of sea cliffs, an abundance of juggy walls, slabs, cracks and grooves provide high level climbing routes in an exhilarating sea-cliff environment.
Peak District
Celebrated as the UK ‘climbing capital’, the Peak District’s climbing wealth is steeped in a history and tradition of classic British rock climbing. Its gritstone escarpments host famous areas which all have classic routes, from the ideal beginner’s climb to modern test pieces. In fact, the Peak has a wide range of crags both large and small with well over 10,000 recorded climbs.
Cornwall
A region of multiple rock climbing possibilities From rocky coastline edges to moors, quarries and woods – it’s rugged extremes. Whether you’re an experienced climber or building your skills, there’s a perfect Cornish location for your climbs.
The Gower
One of the most beautiful coastlines in Europe. All Gower climbing is sea cliff – and somehow unique… as you belay stood on smooth sand and top-out onto grassy hillsides. The pinnacle of the Gower, with a great pub (incredibile view!) and sea-stack cliff just off the end of it, is Worms Head. Nearby, the splendour of Rhossili Bay’s fine, sweeping sands is also indisputably beautiful.
Overview of our most popular courses in the UK
All Climbing Courses to Choose From in the UK
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