Whether you're new to climbing

or looking to level up

our outdoor courses are for you!

THE LEDGE

Experience the rugged beauty and thrilling challenge of outdoor climbing in the Scottish Highlands. Our courses are designed for all levels—from curious beginners to indoor climbers ready to take it outside—offering expert instruction on real rock in some of the UK’s most breathtaking landscapes. Learn essential skills, build confidence, and climb amidst dramatic mountains, ancient crags, and sweeping glens. Whether you’re tying in for the first time or chasing your next adventure, the Highlands are calling.

guided classic rock

An instructor led climbing experience on some of our finest sea cliffs and mountain crags. We will take up to two people per instructor on some of our most famous or iconic mountain or sea cliff experiences. A truly adventurous day out.

From ‘Ardverikie Wall’ on Binnein Shaus to ‘original route’ on the Old Man of Stoer, The Highlands have a huge number of classic mountaineering and adventurous rock climbing routes. Led by one of our qualified instructors, we will lead you on an unforgettable adventure climbing day.

- 1 or multiple days
- Ratio 1:1 or 1:2
- £300 per day

Family Outdoor taster

There’s no better way to explore the Highlands than getting out rock climbing at some of our amazing venues. Specially tailored for families, this action packed day will get you and your family climbing in some of the most beautiful locations in Scotland, all while under the guidance of our expert instructors.

We’ll start easy and build things up to suit everyone – we’ll use friendly venues (not too hard or high) and build your confidence over the course.

- Full day
- Age 7+, children must have adult present.
- Ratio 6:1 - max 2 adults & 4 children
- Cost: £300 per day

intro to outdoor bouldering

A great introduction to Scottish bouldering, experiencing some beautiful local venues. Perfect for those looking to move from indoor to outdoor bouldering.

We’ll tailor the day to what you want to do, choosing problems we know you’ll love.

We will look at the fundamentals of movement and balance, boulder mat types and placements and how to spot (protect) others safely.

- Full day
- Age 14+ years (14-17 year olds must be accompanied by a parent or guardian).
- Ratio 4:1
- Cost: £300



intro to trad climbing

Trad or traditional climbing, where you place and clean your own protection as you go, is the bedrock discipline of the UK’s long history of rock climbing and mountaineering. If you want to climb any of the routes on the UKs bigger cliffs you must learn to trad climb. Being a solid trad climber will open up 150 years of climbing history in the Scottish Mountains and will take you deep into our wonderful rocky landscape.

Who is it for ? ● Any climber who wants to learn the skills to trad climb safely, which will then allow you to access the vast majority of the crags and mountain routes in the Highlands and beyond.

- Full day
14 yrs + (14-17 year olds must be accompanied by a parent or guardian).
- Ratio 1:1 or 2:1
Cost: £300

Rock Climbing taster

Who’s this aimed at?
● Anyone interested in having a go at climbing. You may have tried it in the past, or have visited a climbing wall occasionally, or equally, it could be your first time and you just want a fun, challenging experience with friends.

Who is it for? ● Any climber who has top-roped or led a bit indoors and is climbing 4+ and above indoors and wants to start climbing outdoors on lead.

- Full Day
- Suitable for all ages above 14 yrs (14-17 year olds must be accompanied by a parent or guardian).
- Ratio 6:1
- Cost: £300 per group


Sport climbing course

This course is designed to help with that sometimes daunting transition between indoor gym climbing and outdoor sport-climbing on real rock. Sport climbing, using fixed bolts as protection, is the most accessible version of roped climbing. With the focus on movement and “performance”, successful sport climbing outdoors requires you to perfect some vital skills and develop some nuanced techniques to make your rock trips safe, fun and successful..

- Full Day
-Suitable for all ages above 14 yrs (14-17 year olds must be accompanied by a parent or guardian).
- Ratio 1:4
- £300 per day


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