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Climbing
Climbing
What is it?
Climbing originated as a practical activity used to move up steep terrain, but it has developed into a multifaceted pastime over the years. It's now practiced as a sport, a recreational activity, for exercise and as an explorational tool, with many people taking holidays to visit naturally good climbing areas outdoors.
What does it involve?
At a base level, climbing consists of using either apparatus or your own body to ascend something otherwise inaccessible. The methods of climbing can vary, and often depend on the type of material one is climbing on, such as ice, nets, ropes, boulders, mountains, trees and buildings!
Why do it and what are the benefits?
Climbing involves a lot of movement, so is great for exercising the entire body! It also improves physical coordination and a whole host of mental attributes such as determination, spatial awareness and concentration.
What equipment do we need?
Trying out climbing generally involve travelling to a specialist venue or hiring an instructor to take a group out into the real world, so it's rare that you will need to provide equipment! However, you should always check with the provider beforehand, and its a good idea to make sure your students are wearing appropriate clothing for the weather and the activity.
Who is it suitable for?
The development of indoor climbing walls can allow young children the opportunity to have a go at climbing in a more suitably controlled environment than outdoors, but in general, all ages should be able to have a go at climbing!
Costs?
Taster climbing lessons shouldn't be too much per person, with a decent price generally between £10-20. Full day experiences or a course of lessons will vary a lot more, so check out the venues around you thoroughly.
Issues/Things to think about? (unsuitable for age groups, medical conditions etc)
Indoor climbing ranges are reasonably safe with good supervision and medical assistance on hand, but going climbing outdoors could be riskier if you may suddenly need help with a student's medical needs - bear the needs of your group in mind when deciding what kind of experience to take them on!
How do we include?
There is a rising culture for disability within climbing, and many establishments now have assistance for those with physical and learning difficulties to help them have a go at climbing. Including everyone should be reasonably easy if you can find a venue that can help you!
Doing it abroad?
Mountainous countries will have more natural climbing areas than the UK - an outdoors foreign climbing experience will be exciting for interested students!
Main website:
http://www.ukclimbing.com is the main source of information for UK climbing, but be sure to check out individual venue websites for their specifics.
Venues with this Activity
Set in the peaceful woodland of the South West corner of Scotland, Lockerbie Manor offers superb facilities and an unrivalled location for activity pursuit and adventure for schools and group visits fo all kinds.
Dumfries and Galloway is one of Scotland's best kept secrets with unspoiled, beautiful scenery and just across the border from England.
Somerset Adventures are pleased to offer a range of outdoor activities suitable for schools and youth groups, led by a fully qualified and insured instructor. You may be looking to enrich the curriculum with a series of activity days, or you may be looking for a longer term addition to your PE timetable or an after school club.
Based in the heart of Exeter on Exeter’s historic canal & quayside, the Centre offers an unrivalled purpose built outdoor activity and training centre in one of the most picturesque areas Devon’s County City. The Centre & staff have an unswerving commitment to ensure all aspects of your visit meet the highest standards of safety and enjoyment, in turn, providing the very best possible l
Challenging Disability Through Outdoor Adventure
Located in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the edge of Exmoor National Park and a short distance from the North Devon Coast, our award winning centre welcomes guests of all ages and levels of ability, together with their families & friends.
Our qualified and experienced teaching staff offer schools and colleges exciting outdoor courses using dramatic and inspiring natural environments. We also provide training and activity courses for adults and family groups and special interest holidays.
Ardmay House Outdoor Education Centre is an independent family business offering multi activity residential trips for Primary and Secondary Schools throughout the school year.
Absolute Adventure is a licensed provider of outdoor activities. This means we are regularly inspected by the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority, so you can be sure of the very highest standards of safety and instruction.
We offer a wide range of activities, all led by experienced and qualified instructors. The holidays are well supervised, with one member of staff to every four children or better and with a strong emphasis on safety and care. The leaders and helpers are Christians, they are volunteers with a genuine interest in young people and contribute financially to the holidays.
Hi, I'm Mike and I run a wide variety of Sea Kayaking and adventurous activitie courses.
Adventurous activities are my business and also my hobby. I love what I do, and enjoy passing on that passion to my clients.
Absolute Outdoors Ltd was formed in 2013, by a group of directors with a love for the great outdoors, and a passion for high quality education and adventure. Absolute Outdoors Ltd specialise in providing outdoor experiences, outdoor education, training and qualifications to all ages and all levels of ability, nationwide.
Welcome to Isca Outdoor, specialist provider for outdoor activities. Based in Devon, we offer a wide range of adventure activities and courses for groups of all ages and abilities.
Centre 81 is ideally situated on the banks of the Gareloch and with in easy reach of Helensburgh, Glasgow and Loch Lomond. The Centre provides a wealth of facilities and activities for all ages. We have a large variety of clubs and groups.
Providing the Highest Quality Courses in the South East, Nuts4Climbing is based on the Kent and Sussex Border, near Tunbridge Wells. It is the nearest outdoor venue to London, also offering tuition in Dartmoor And Devon, as well as away trips to The Peak District, North Wales, Dartmoor, Portland and France. One off, weekend, and six week courses introducing Rock Climbing for all ages.
Located on the Kent-Sussex border, between Tunbridge Wells and Crowborough, are a series of sandstone outcrops that provide some of the most beautiful and awe-inspiring rock climbing in the South East, if not the Country.
Lake District activities including Gorge Walking, Canoeing, Rock Climbing, Kayaking, Sailing. We specialise in fun for families, group adventures and team away days.
Ferny Crofts boasts a whole host of outdoor activities, spacious camping for over 500, as well as three indoor accommodation units
Longridge provides a range of exciting water sports and land-based activities aimed at young people of all abilities.
It is a sad fact that some young people experience placement breakdown with no appropriate alternative readily available. Reflexions Response is designed to meet the immediate needs of both young people and the placing authorities by providing an immediate place of safety and a holistic ninety day assessment to inform future placement planning.
Easy access to scenic mountains, tranquil lakes, awe-inspiring coastlines and breath-taking rivers. They pride themselves on their outstanding ability to deliver a wide range of high quality outdoor education programmes with a variety of activities to suit all ages and abilities.
New in 2010, this activity centre is like nothing you’ve seen before!
Formerly a four-star hotel, Liddington offers a unique adventure centre experience. There are over 150 acres of grounds to accommodate the latest and greatest range of activities!
The site is so large and has so many activities you’ll find it hard to come across the same activity twice!
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