Overview
Join us for 3 days of rocking climbing in the mountains, exploring the Cairngorms and specifically the area’s classic rock climbs. Most of the climbs will be in the mountains and based on the list found in the book, ‘Classic Rock’. Routes such as Savage Slit (Severe ***), Talisman (HS 4a***), Squareface (VDif ***) or Clean Sweep (VS 4c***). Many of the routes are 3-star climbs with fascinating history and importance in the climbing community when they were first climbed. Some of the rock climbs are quite accessible while others are located deep in the mountains and will require some tactics to access and climb in a day. The 3 days have a big adventure spirit and will take you to some of the most impressive mountain rock climbing scenery the UK mountains have to offer.
DETAILED INFO
AIMS
To explore the Cairngorm Classic rock climbs, focusing on the list of Classic Rock climbs found in the Cairngorm mountains. Adventure climbing involving mountain journeys with rock climbs, learning, and experiencing some of the best mountain rock climbs in the UK. We will aim to climb some of the routes listed for example, Savage Slit (Severe ***), Talisman (HS 4a***), Squareface (VDif ***) or Clean Sweep (VS 4c***).
PRE-REQUISITES
Able to second rock climbs from V.Diff to Very Severe. Some experience of multi pitch climbing, the skills involved and its associated exposure. Must be able to complete long mountain walks and have a good level of fitness to complete a day of climbing and walking combined.
IS IT FOR ME?
If you are looking for some guided rock climbing in the Cairngorm mountains, experiencing the Classic Rock climbs and the unique mountain scenery of the Cairngorms. It’s a great opportunity to tick off some of the best mountain rock climbs in the UK, and experience climbing in a team and maybe explore a new area for you too.
CONTENT
The main aim of our 3 days together will be to maximise rock climbing, focusing on the classic rock climbs of the Cairngorms. It’s important to retain some flexibility due to weather and conditions, but at the start of the course we’ll discuss what routes we’ll be able to target over the 3 days. Other rock climbs may be used if poor weather dictates! Most of the classic climbs are in the mountains and will require good weather and long days to allow for the approach and descents.
DATES & PRICES
| 2025 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COURSE DATE | COST (no accommodation) |
PLACES | BOOKING | |
| Date30/05/25 | Cost (no accommodation)£490.00 | Places | ||
| Date29/08/25 | Cost (no accommodation)£490.00 | Places | ||
| Need a different date? Call 01479 861 256 to arrange your own date, or email [email protected] | ||||
USEFUL INFORMATION
- Start Time:
- 0900
- End Time:
- 1700
- Meeting at:
- Glenmore Lodge
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Instruction
Lunch
Equipment
NEED TO KNOW
WHAT WILL I NEED
Personal Mountain Equipment
Rucksack – approx 40 ltrs maximum
Walking boots
Approach shoes
Waterproofs top and bottoms
Water bottle
Sun hat
Sun cream
Midge head net and Midge spray (Smidge do a good head net and spray)
Head torch
Sunglasses
Personal clothing
Mountain trousers
Shorts
Base layers/mid layers
Warm jacket
Hat
Gloves
Rock Climbing equipment
Rock shoes
Harness
Helmet
Chalk bag
Belay plate and Karabiner
Glenmore Lodge will provide technical climbing racks
