Our First Steps course is designed for the complete beginner who wishes to learn the basics of climbing in a safe structured environment. You do not need to have climbed before, but if you are a complete novice we recommend you try our Taster course prior to booking this one.

Topics covered include:

• Use of equipment
• Knots for climbing
• Belaying skills
• Basic climbing techniques

Courses start on the first Monday of every month and run for four weeks. Each is a two hour session. Please ring to check availability.

All equipment will be provided by The Warehouse. For clothing; don't worry about fashion - just wear something you feel comfortable in that does not restrict movement. All climbers must be 16 or over. Those aged 17 or under will need parental consent forms signed. For under 16s, we run a Rock Ratz supervised climbing club.

At the end of the course there will be an optional day's climbing at a local crag - details of which will be advised.

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