Lake District Climbing Guides

Experience mountaineering and rock climbing with our friendly, qualified and insured Instructors, providing expert instruction and guiding tailored to your needs.

The Lake District is home to some of the finest climbing and scrambling in the UK, with legendary crags such as Scafell, Dow Crag, and Esk Buttress offering world-class routes across a range of grades. From exposed ridges to technical rock climbs on historic mountain crags, the Lakes provide a true adventure for climbers of all abilities.

While the Lake District is our home and primary focus, we also guide throughout the UK. Whether you’re looking to tackle an iconic Lake District classic, try sea cliff climbing for the first time or venture further afield, we’re here to help you experience the very best of UK climbing and scrambling. Get in touch to start planning your next adventure!

Rock Climbing Guiding

Rock Climbing Instruction

Whether you’re a complete beginner starting your climbing journey, or an experienced climber aiming to refine your technique, We have courses to cater to all levels. We provide comprehensive instruction to help you improve your climbing, by developing your technical skills, improving your gear placements, and dialling in efficient and safe climbing practices. For those looking to push their climbing grade, we offer performance coaching, looking at all aspects of a climb and giving insights into the psychology of climbing. With a focus on safety and performance, we can help you develop the confidence and abilities to become a better climber.

Discover the excitement of scrambling on some of the best routes in the UK. Whether you're new to scrambling or looking to tackle more challenging terrain, our experienced instructors will provide a safe and enjoyable experience tailored to your ability.

We offer guided scrambling on routes like Crib Goch, the North Ridge of Tryfan, and Striding Edge, helping you build confidence and improve your movement skills in stunning mountain environments. With a focus on safety, route choice, and personal progression, we’ll ensure you get the most out of your day in the hills! We also offer guided ascents of classic walking routes to the highest peaks in the UK.

Scrambling and Hiking

  • James is a patient, encouraging, unflappable guide in all kinds of mountain situations. Just three days of climbing instruction with him changed my confidence and gave me the boost I needed to take my leading to the next level. You can definitely trust him for leadership while developing your own skills

    Andrew, Edinburgh

  • James has been amazing at helping me improve my climbing indoors and develop confidence outdoors with climbs and scrambles! He chose the perfect routes that were the right level of a challenge and really enjoyable (and great views)! He was always so encouraging and got me up things I never thought I’d be able to climb! Highly highly recommend for anyone wanting to gain climbing/ scrambling experience

    Evie, Dinorwic

  • James provided great instruction in the fundamentals of trad climbing, helping us successfully lead our first trad routes. His experience and knowledge has equipped us with skills that have improved both our climbing skills. We can't recommend him enough!

    Lucas and Freya, Llanberis