Climbing

Awesome!

That is simply the only way to explain the climbing now available at Calshot. Having doubled the amount of climbing available last summer, Calshot’s facilities now rate amongst the biggest and best in the Country, with over 1200 sq metres of climbing and over 80 rope lines. We have a wide range of routes from easy angled lower walls, for a gentle introduction, through to our massive overhangs and roofs, giving routes over 14m in length, guaranteed to test the best.

For beginners of all ages we run a variety of courses from taster sessions, through to becoming an independent climber able to attend our recreational sessions. Extend your skills further with our Lead climbing courses or why not venture outdoors via our “Real Rock” programme.

Opening Times & Prices	Membership	Clubs
Recreational use Admission Prices Opening hours	Membership Guests Bouldering Only Membership	Calshot Youth climbing club Calshot Climbing Squad
Beginner	Improver/Advanced	Real Rock
Try Climbing Taster session Abseiling Bouldering Introductory courses	Refresher courses Technique & Movement Clinic Indoor leading Specialist courses Private tuition	Introduction to Real Rock Specialist courses Private tuition Sport Climbing
Climbing Instructor Awards		Events
Climbing Wall Award Single Pitch Award Mountain Leader Award NICAS Induction Workshop		Dry Tooling Competitions Results

Recreational Climbing

Open to competent climbers able to demonstrate safe belaying techniques. Equipment hire available.

Summer Opening Hours (March - October)

Monday & Tuesday	1830 - 2200 (Last climb 2145)
Wednesday & Thursday	1400 - 2200 (Last climb 2145)
Friday	1830 - 2200 (Last climb 2145)
Saturday	1100 - 1730 (Last climb 1715)
Sunday and Bank Holidays	1100 - 1700 (Last Climb 1645)

Admission Prices

• Adult Members £8.30 *Off Peak £7.00
• Adult Members (concs) £7.50 *Off Peak £6.80
• Adult Visitors £9.50 *Off Peak £9.50
• Under 18s £6.60 *Off Peak £6.00
• Annual Membership registration fee £4.50

*Off peak hours Wednesday and Thursday entry before 17.00 and all day Saturday

Special Recreational Climbing Sessions

On these sessions a member of our climbing staff will be on hand to give top tips and support. They are open to wall members, or those who have successfully completed one of our beginners climbing courses.

New Climbers sessions
This is an ideal opportunity for climbers new to the sport or area to meet climbing partners and practice their new found skills with top tips from the staff member on hand.
Saturdays 1700–1930 (Oct – Mar) 1530–1700 (Apr-Sept).
Normal off peak recreational entry rates apply. Free kit hire available.

Family Climbing Sessions
An ideal chance for families to climb together even if the parents are only individual members of the wall and could not normally sign their children in. Our staff will be on hand to give top safety tips where necessary.
Saturdays 1700–1930 (Oct – Mar) 1530–1700 (Apr-Sept).
£13 for one adult & two children including free kit hire.

Over 60’s Climbing sessions
A variation of our New climber sessions aimed at the active over 60’s. As with the new climbers club a member of our climbing wall staff will be on hand to give top tips and support.
Thursdays 1400–1700.
Normal off peak recreational entry rates apply. Free kit hire available.

Family and Young People Courses
Many of our courses are nominated “Family” courses marked with an F, open to youngsters of 12 upwards with an accompanying adult or 16 & 17 year olds on their own.
Calshot Youth Climbing Club

Try Climbing - NEW!

We've got great news for any casual visitor who sees our awesome walls and fancies a go. Try Climbing is offered at any time that the on-duty wall supervisors are available to spend time instructing and assisting visitors to enjoy a couple of exciting climbs. There's no need to book, or bring any gear, so if you drop into Calshot and fancy an impromptu climb, go to the climbing wall kiosk and 5 minutes later you could be on your way!

Look out for the advertising board outside the front door, a directions notice outside reception and an information board outside the kiosk.

Where possible you'll get going immediately but just occasionally demand may be high and a wait might be necessary. Just check at the kiosk. Our wall supervisors are experts at working with beginners, will instantly put you at ease and soon having you scaling the heights.

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT WE HAVE VERY LIMITED AVAILABILITY OVER THE AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND

These sessions are most likely to be available on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons, and at weekends, but whatever time of day you visit just ask if a climb is available. There will be no upper or lower age limit for these providing we can fit them in suitable harness & helmet.

Try Climbing soon!
£5 per person

Taster Sessions
This fun short session for those who wish to have a go to see what the sport is all about. You will get a chance to scale our roped walls, belay - hold the ropes for other course members and have a try on our bouldering wall - a short wall with mats underneath climbed without ropes. All under the expert tuition of one of our experienced instructors. All specialist equipment provided.

Wednesdays 1900-2030.
£25 Adults (and under 18 on Family courses)
12-15 year olds must be accompanied by an adult on the course

13 Oct	RTC 1010	Family
10 Nov	RTC 1110	Family
8 Dec	RTC 1210	Family

Abseiling
If you want to conquer your fear of heights or just experience the thrill of controlling your own free hanging descent then this course is for you. Our experienced instructors will teach you the skills required for you to safely abseil from our 11m (36’) high, purpose built abseil platform. All specialist equipment provided.

£32 Adults only (and under 18 on Family courses)

12-15 year olds must be accompanied by an adult on the course

Wednesdays 1900-2030

20 Oct	AB 510	Family
15 Dec	AB 610	Family
23 Feb	AB 111	Family

Bouldering

Bouldering - Climbing without ropes on short walls above mats.
Learn to climb on our purpose-built bouldering walls. Your instructor will cover the important safety points as well as giving you plenty of climbing tuition. Having completed this course, most participants should be able to pass the assessment required for Bouldering-only membership of the wall. One year's membership of the wall is included (normal entry fees apply).
NB. this course will not teach you the skills required to use the roped climbing walls

£29 Adults (and under 18 on F courses)
12–15 year olds must be accompanied by an adult on the course
Wednesdays 1900 - 2030

15 Sept	BE 510	Family
17 Nov	BE 610	Family
26 Jan	BE 111	Family
23 Mar	BE 211	Family

Beginner courses

This exciting and informative course is by far our most popular climbing course. It is an excellent introduction to the sport and the best way to learn the basics in a fun safe environment.

Our experienced instructors will give you instruction on general climbing safety, belaying your climbing partner, knots, rope work and safe use of climbing equipment, together with lots of practical climbing enabling you to become a competent top rope climber.

Having completed this course, most participants should be able to pass the assessment required to use the wall during the recreational sessions or you could join our new climbers club on Saturday nights.
One years membership of the wall is included (normal entry fees apply) . All specialist equipment provided.

£75 Adults only (and under 18 on Family courses)

12-15 year olds must be accompanied by an adult on the course

Every Tuesday in 3 week blocks 1900-2100

24, 31 Aug, 7 Sept	RCBE 1210
14, 21, 28 Sept	RCBE 1310
5, 12, 19 Oct	RCBE 1410	Family
26 Oct, 2, 9 Nov	RCBE 1510
16, 23, 30 Nov	RCBE 1610	Family
7, 14, 21 Dec	RCBE 1710
4, 11, 18 Jan	RCBE 111	Family
25 Jan, 1,8 Feb	RCBE 211
15, 22 Feb, 1 Mar	RCBE 311	Family
8, 15, 22 Mar	RCBE 411

One day
£85 Adults (and under 18 on Family courses)
12-15 year olds must be accompanied by an adult on the course (Lunch Included)

Every weekend alternate Saturdays and Sundays 0915-1630

2 Sept (Thur)	RCBD 2810
12 Sept (Sun)	RCBD 2910	Family
18 Sept (Sat)	RCBD 3010
26 Sept (Sun)	RCBD 3110	Family
7 Oct (Thur)	RCBD 3210
16 Oct (Sat)	RCBD 3310	Family
24 Oct (Sun)	RCBD 3410
30 Oct (Sat)	RCBD 3510	Family
4 Nov (Thur)	RCBD 3610
14 Nov (Sun)	RCBD 3710	Family
20 Nov (Sat)	RCBD 3810
28 Nov (Sun)	RCBD 3910	Family
2 Dec (Thur)	RCBD 4010
11 Dec (Sat)	RCBD 4110	Family
19 Dec (Sun)	RCBD 4210
6 Jan (Thur)	RCBD 111
15 Jan (Sat)	RCBD 211	Family
23 Jan (Sun)	RCBD 311
29 Jan (Sat)	RCBD 411	Family
3 Feb (Thur)	RCBD 511
13 Feb (Sun)	RCBD 611	Family
19 Feb (Sat)	RCBD 711
27 Feb (Sun)	RCBD 811	Family
3 Mar (Thur)	RCBD 911
12 Mar (Sat)	RCBD 1011	Family
20 Mar (Sun)	RCBD 1111
26 Mar (Sat)	RCBD 1211	Family

On Real Rock

£85 (Min age 14, U18's must be accompanied by the person having parental responsibility for them)
0830 - 1830

Ideal for total beginners and indoor wall climbers. Your opportunity to have your first go at climbing on real rock at Portland. Following a similar format to the climbing wall courses, climbing will be on top ropes set up by your instructor. Instruction, minibus transport from Calshot and specialist equipment all included.

25 Sept (Sat)

RRD 510

Courses for Climbers

Refresher Courses

For those with previous experience of climbing wishing to update their knowledge before taking the assessment for recreational climbing. Please note this session is not suitable for complete beginners.

£20 Adults only
Wednesdays 1900-2030

1 Sept	RCR 910
6 Oct	RCR 1010
3 Nov	RCR 1110
1 Dec	RCR 1210
5 Jan	RCR 111
2 Feb	RCR 211
2 Mar	RCR 311

Technique & Movement Clinic

Struggling to move up a grade, or just to get up a climb, then this is the course for you. Based on the bouldering & traversing walls, we look at the basic principles of technique and movement, which will allow you to move up the wall more fluidly and with more style. Your instructor will give you practical tips and exercises which will help you improve your climbing, enabling you to climb harder with less effort.

£42 Adults
12-15 year olds must be accompanied by an adult on the course
Wednesdays 1900-2100

27 Oct	CTM 610
19 Jan	CTM 111
16 Mar	CTM 211

Indoor Leading

This course covers the basic skills needed by climbers wishing to move from top roping to leading indoors. Subjects covered include clipping the rope, lead belaying, equipment and climbing technique.
£45 Adults only
Wednesdays 1900-2200

22 Sep	RCLE 510
24 Nov	RCLE 610
16 Feb	RCLE 111
30 Mar	RCLE 211

Real Rock Courses

£85 0830–1830 Saturdays
(Min age 14, U18s must be accompanied by the person having parental responsibility for them)

Ideal for total eginners and indoor wall climbers. Your opportunity to have a first go on real rock at Portland. Climbing will be on top ropes set up by your instructor. Instruction, minibus transport from Calshot and specialist equipment included.

25 Sept (Sat)

RRD 510

Specialist courses and private tuition

We are able to offer a wide range of climbing tuition as specialist courses or private tuition, either at the climbing wall or on real rock. These courses are tailor made to your requirements and group size and can cover any aspect of climbing, from improvised rescue to multi pitch techniques.

Please contact Bookings on 02380 892077 to discuss your requirements.

Private Tuition Prices at Calshot

Fast-track your personal performance via private tuition.

	1 person
1.5 hrs	£80
3 hrs	£150
6 hrs	£260 (includes lunch)

Additional person(s) 50% extra, for 4 or more, enquire about our group rates.

Climbing Instructor Awards

We run the following climbing and walking awards produced by the Mountain Leader Training Boards. Candidates must register with the Mountain Leader Training Board before attending a course. Candidates for assessment must have attended the required training course and have fulfilled their log book requirements. Full details on all these awards and on line registration for them can be found at www.mlte.org

Climbing Walls Award

This award qualifies you to supervise others on artificial climbing walls. The syllabus includes teaching belaying, group management and coaching climbing movement. Candidates should have experience of leading routes at climbing walls and an interest in group supervision.
Minimum age - 17 training, 18 assessment
To learn more about CWA click here

Training
Midweek £150 (non residential), Weekends £175; includes lunch
09.00 - 17.30 Day one, 09.00 - 17.00 Day two