Rock Climbing Courses for Adults, Families, and Children.
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 Devon and Dartmoor, as well as away trips to The Peak District, Dartmoor, Portland and France. One off, weekend, and six week courses introducing Rock Climbing for all ages. Offering low-ratio coaching, join a qualified and experienced instructor for a professional, safe and enjoyable day out.
Adult Courses
- Taster Session Next session March 11th
- Six Week Introduction Course Next course April 2012
- One Day Introduction Course Next Course 17th March
- Two Day Introduction Course Next Course 12th/13th March
- Personal Training
- Action and Adventure Weekends Climb-Abseil-Navigation-Bushcraft
- Away Trips Peak District - March 24th/25th
- Over 55's only! Social group Wednesday mornings
- Abseiling
- Corporate Activity Days
- Birthday Treats for Adults
- Fund Raising
Children's Courses
- Introductory Courses for Children School holidays from April 2012
- Regular Lessons Sundays from March 18th 2012
- Birthday Parties
- Schools
- Scouts, Guides, Clubs, Groups
Family Courses
- Family Courses
- Action and Adventure Climb - Abseil - Navigation - Bushcraft
Gift Vouchers and Equipment
Special Offer....
16 OR UNDER? HALF PRICE trial lesson - just £12.50 for half a day class !! Starts Sunday March 18th - contact Sarah for more information Suitable for 8 - 16 year olds |
Don't Miss....
PEAK DISTRICT WEEKEND TRIP - Adult's Only 24th/25th March 2012 Transport, accomodation, breakfasts, packed lunches, instruction and equipment all included. Just £250. All you need to do is turn up on the Friday evening with a sleeping bag - we'll do the rest for you. Great fun. Contact us for further information. |
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IMPORTANT: Not sure which course but want to know more ? No problem, just give Sarah a call and chat over the options.
Young or Old ? It doesn't matter ! Climbing is for EVERYONE ! You don't need to be super-fit ! It's great for fitness and tones the body. It's good for mental relaxation. It will take you to places you didn't know existed. It's Addictive. It's Sociable. It's Fun !
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Taster Session (3 hours)
Experience Rock Climbing at Harrison’s Rocks (Near Tunbridge Wells) in a relaxed but safe environment. We will warm up with some scrambling. This involves crawling through caves and learning to move on small rocks without ropes. We will then advance on to some roped rock climbs. As far as route choice, equipment and knots are concerned, your instructor will do most of the thinking for you so that you can relax and enjoy your climbing. You will enjoy this session and if you would like to learn more about equipment and rope work as well as advancing your climbing skills, then please join us in anIntroductory One or Two Day Course, or most comprehensively, a Six Week Course.
These run on a weekend from 9.30 am - 12.30pm and the next set of course dates are:-
- March 11th 2012 (Sunday)
- April 7th 2012 (Saturday)
- May 13th 2012 (Sunday)
- June 9th 2012 (Saturday)
- July 8th 2012 (Sunday)
- August 11th (Saturday)
- September 2nd (Sunday)
- October 13th (Saturday)
Six Week Course
This course is based at Harrison’s Rocks (near Tunbridge Wells) but also includes other venues locally. Come along each week and experience scrambling, rock climbing and abseiling . As well as learning to climb effectively, we will talk about appropriate footwear and equipment. You will learn how to tie knots for climbing and how to safely set up ropes. We will also discuss environmental issues of Southern Sandstone and good climbing practice. On successful completion of this course you will be awarded a certificate of proficiency to show that you can confidently set your own equipment well enough to climb on Southern Sandstone without an instructor.
No experience required for this course, but it is also a fantastic start outside for those who've done a bit of climbing indoors.
Click here to see a You Tube video all about our Six Week Course !
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BXij45r12g
The next set of course dates for 2012 are :-
- April 21st - May 19th* (Saturday mornings)
- June 6th - July 11th (Wednesday evenings)
- September 8th - October 13th (Saturday mornings)
*Please note that the 6 week course commencing April 21st will run over 5 weeks, n.b. sessions 5 and 6 will be carried out together over a whole day on May 19th. Please contact Sarah with any questions.
One Day Course
This One Day Course will introduce to Rock Climbing and inspire you to continue the sport. The day will introduce you to moving on rock and climbing with ropes. An action packed day; you will have an enjoyable experience with a professional and experienced instructor.
You can 'add-on' to this course by joining us on Day Two of a Two Day Introductory Course, should you wish to further your climbing skills and learn more about rope techniques for independent climbing.
No experience required for this course, but it is also a fantastic start outside for those who've done a bit of climbing indoors.
These run from 10am until 4pm and the next set of course dates for 2012 are:-
- March 17th (Saturday)
- April 15th (Sunday)
- May 20th (Sunday)
- June 16th (Saturday)
- July 15th (Sunday)
- August 18th (Saturday)
- September 16th (Sunday)
- October 20th (Saturday)
Two Day Course
Learn to Rock Climb in a weekend?
Well, the technique comes with practise, but you can certainly learn the basics in two days. We will talk about appropriate footwear and equipment. You will learn how to tie knots for climbing and how to safely set up ropes. We will also discuss environmental issues of Southern Sandstone and good climbing practice. On successful completion of this course you will be awarded a certificate of proficiency to show that you can confidently set your own equipment well enough to climb on Southern Sandstone without an instructor.
No experience required for this course, but it is also a fantastic start outside for those who've done a bit of climbing indoors.
These run from 9am - 3pm and the next set of course dates for 2012 are:-
- March 12th/13th
- May 14th/15th
- July 9th/10th
- September 10th/11th
Personal Training
Private tuition can be arranged on a date and time to suit you, whether it be a one-to-one session where you want to learn from scratch or brush up your skills; or your own private group with some friends. These courses will be tailored to your requirements and each individual taking part.
Please phone to discuss this.
Family Days Out
Bring the family along for a day or a half day's climbing. You will you have a memorable experience you will never forget ! If you would like your children to take up the sport further, then you can learn how to teach them.
These courses are your own private session and you can bring the whole family. Courses will be tailored to the requirements of each individual on the course. You will all go away satisfied that you have been properly challenged !
Adventure Weekends
Climb - Abseil - Navigation - Bushcraft
This is something else !
If you are looking for an action packed weekend of ex
citement and fun, for yourself, or for all your family, then look no further.
Day One will be a close to the ground, survival skills experience, learning about navigation, compass bearings and how to not get lost ! We then move into the amazing world of bushcraft where you will be shown six different ways to make fire - including with sticks (yes you really can do this !); you can try all of these and also learn how to eat nettles and thistles and look for ant larvae as well as how best to cook them ! Once you've gathered food from the woods you will build a shelter from natural resources and sleep in it. Day Two is an action packed rock climbing and abseil session, sending you home enriched, enthralled and suitably ready for a radox bath. This is a truely incredible experience, not to be missed.
If you'd prefer to come to just one of these days (i.e. navigation and bushcraft 'Survival Day' or climb and abseil 'Action Day') this can be arranged.
This is ideal for adults, however over 14's are welcome if accompanied by a parent/guardian.
The next set of course dates for 2012 are:-
- Saturday 31st March - Survival Day
- Sunday 1st April - Action Day
Charity Events
If you are looking for an easy way to raise money for charity, then why not abseil down your office building or local church ! All you need to do is ask your colleagues to get themselves sponsored and we will do the rest ! Please give Sarah a call for further information.
Abseiling
If you want to have some fun and challenge your head for heights, then join one of our abseil sessions on a purpose built tower.Next set of dates are as follows:-
May 5th (Saturday morning)
June 20th (Wednesday evening)
September 15th (Saturday morning)
Away Trips
If you live in the South East, have been on an Introductory Course (and/or have previous climbing experience) and would like a weekend introduction to rock climbing in the Peak District, Dartmoor, or Portland, then this is the course for you. Transport, accommodation, packed lunches and all climbing equipment will be provided. Places are limited, and these away trips are extremely popular, so please book early.
Portland Peak
Dartmoor
The Next Dates for 2012 are:-
- Peak District (Western Grit) March 24th/25th
- Dartmoor May 26th/27th
- Fontainebleau (3 days) June 16th-18th
- Portland July 14th/15th
- Peak District (Eastern Grit) September 22nd/23rd
Exclusive trip to Fontainebleau (France) A three day adventure with First Class Coaching for all levels. Travel, Luxury Gite Accomodation, Breakfast, Packed Lunches will all be included. NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THIS TRIP Fontainebleau is situated about an hour’s drive south of Paris and is often described as the best bouldering area in Europe, and possibly the world. In a magical woodland setting the sandstone rock here is of the finest quality. Guided ‘circuits’ are marked by colour coded grades for every level of climbing. Book Your Place Today Or Contact Sarah for More Information! |
These Away trips are extremely popular so please book early to secure your place.
Over 55's only ! Here it is, and great value !
Young at heart but worried you might not keep the pace of the younger candidates ? ! Come along to this no commitment, relaxed social grou
p on Wednesday mornings for just £15 ! Meet with other people who share a pass
ion for climbing and the great outdoors !
Explore various sandstone crags. Join us in the pub for a beer after !
No need to book (although it would be helpful if you would let me know if you are coming; email me or give me a call on 01892 860670), just turn up at 9.15 am (we would aim to finish at about 12pm) and pay on the day. Please note this session is for over 55's only. All abilities welcome. FORTNIGHTLY.
Birthday Treats
Rock Climbing Birthday Parties are not just for children ! Bring a group of friends for your birthday party or organise it as a surprise for your loved one ! Choose from Rock Climbing, Abseiling, BushCraft, or get even more adventurous with a Jacobs Ladder and Leap of Faith ! Contact Sarah for more information.
Gift Vouchers
If you would like to send a friend you can buy them a gift experience for any occasion. Contact Sarah if you would like to purchase a gift voucher.
Equipment
If you would like to purchase climbing equipment please Contact Sarah for competitive prices. 
