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North Wales Rock Climbing

"Steeped in the traditions and history of British climbing, North Wales has the greatest concentration of quality rock climbing anywhere in the country. A huge variety of different rock types and styles of climbing are available - from serious high mountain crags and sea cliffs, to slate, single pitch and bouldering."
 
2 days+
Intro-Adv
3:1 max
Dates: By Arrangement
Price: Private Guiding Rates
Fitness: 1-3
Experience: Climbs are available for all levels of experience and ability, from beginner to expert.
Included: Guiding Fees.
Other Costs: Personal food and accom, fuel at cost.
 
Summary
Guided rock climbing in North Wales. A huge variety of climbing is available, from scrambling and moderate climbs suitable for complete beginners - through to serious mountain crags and sea cliffs.
The region is very good for instructional courses, including scrambling, multi-pitch climbing and sea cliff climbing.
Recent Trip Reports: Welsh Rock, North Wales
Venues
We can be based in a number of places in North Wales, depending on chosen climbing objectives and your travel plans. Once decided on a program, we'll suggest appropriate accommodation and meeting points. The two most common places we stay are Llanberis or Betws y Coed.
 
Suggested Climbs
Hundreds of routes and venues are available, right across the grade range:
north wales rock climbing guide itinerary
 
  • Mountain Scrambling - Cwm Idwal, Tryfan, Snowdon
  • Classic Rock - Grooved Arete, Idwal Slabs, ....
  • Hard Rock - Cemetary Gates, Cenotaph Corner....
  • Extreme Rock - Left Wall, Comes the Dervish....
  • Sea Cliff Climbing - Gogarth...
  • Private Instruction - Skills, Courses, Coaching etc
north wales rock climbing guide
 
Food and Accommodation
We run all of our courses on a guiding & instruction only basis. Food and accommodation must be paid for seperately. A good range of recommended accommodation options around North Wales are provided with your joining instructions.
 
Travel
North Wales can be reached easily by train from most parts of the country by taking a connection to Bangor (Taxi to Llanberis) or Llandudno Junction (Taxi to Beyws y Coed). Travelling by car, you need to head to Chester, then take the A55 coast road.
 
Ability and Experience
As with most mountain activities, rock climbing can be hard work (see fitness level 1-3+). Depending on the proposed itinerary, we will advise you as to the necessary standard required and suggest any appropriate preparation. For those looking to climb at the higher grades in particular, the more visits you can make to your local climbing wall or crag the better!
 
Equipment
All ropes and lead climbing protection are supplied by ourselves. You are expected to bring along personal clothing and equipment. For the more specialist items including harness and helmet, hire is available if needed.
 
     
 
 
 
         
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