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Learn to Climb - 1 Day

Learn to Climb - 1 Day

Who is this recommended for?

This course is recommended for those who want to learn the basics of climbing and how to stay safe on a climbing wall. The course covers all of the basics you will need to be able to climb unsupervised in an indoor climbing wall.

Although you need to be over 18-years-old to take the Learn to Climb course, don’t miss out if you’re not yet 18, Youth Learn 2 Climb is available for you.

 What does this course cover?

The course covers:

  • How to fit and wear a harness correctly
  • How to tie and use a suitable knot
  • Route selection basics
  • Belaying and lowering technique plus how to catch a fall
  • Simple bouldering awareness
  • How to safely use auto belays

 How much?

The £75.00 course fee includes all tuition and kit hire plus wall membership (Approx. £20.00) to make climbing at The Lock even easier.

Need to know

The course is six hours long and takes place on Sundays.

Click on the highlighted date that suits you best and add your details.

Learn 2 Climb starts at 10.00am and finishes at 4.00pm with a lunch break giving you time to rest and recover. There is small coffee shop on-site for light snacks and drinks.

All equipment is provided by the wall - harness, helmet, shoes, belay device and rope.

Parking is limited at The Wall but there’s room at the Moorhen Pub and Marina, just a short walk away.

Wear comfortable, active clothing. If it’s cold we recommend wearing a few layers, you can always lose the layers as you warm up.

This is a practical course, and you will be required to climb on the day.

What will I be able to do once I’ve completed this course?

Once completed, you’ll be able to register at The Lock Climbing as an unsupervised climber, giving you the freedom to climb at your leisure, either top roping, bouldering or using the auto belays.

Not convinced this is the right course for you?

If you’ve climbed before and just need a refresh, try our refresher course.

Sundays aren’t convenient for you? Take a look at our Learn to Climb course that’s run over two evenings. It’s the same course just spread over two sessions.

If you’re not sure whether you want to fully commit, why not give our taster session a go to see if climbing is for you.

 Contact

Contact the team Thelock@essexoutdoors.com or 01279 620270 if you have any queries or concerns regarding the course booking.

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