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Intro to Climbing

Spelga Dam, Kilkeel Road, Hilltown, County Down, BT34 5XL
Getting to the top on an amazing sea cliff rock climb!

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An "open to the public" style one day climbing course. Great for a complete beginner or a person who climbs indoors and wants to try it outdoors for the first time.

THIS ACTIVITY IS KNOWN AS A FORM OF ACTIE MEDITATION, AMAZINGLY RELAXING FOCUSES THE MIND ON THE PRESENT MOMENT


Have you ever been hiking and looked up at the cliffs you pass with wonder? "What if I could be up there?" Well here's your chance, on this intro day we'll get you straight to it, with a quick intro to the equipment and climbing systems, then get as much climbing in as the day allows.


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Fitting a harness and intro to types of equipment

Introduction to the belay system

A full day of climbing in an Amazing Mournes location

Instructor : client ratio of 1:6 max


ALL INSTRUCTORS ARE QUALIFIED ROCK CLINBING INSTRUCTORS WITH YEARS OF EXPERIENCE, WHO WILL SAFELY INSTRUCT YOU ON AND GUIDE YOU AT YOUR PACE, SO THAT THE DAY IS JUST THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF CHALLENGING FOR YOUR SKILLSET. YOU WILL BE HOOKED FROM THE MOMENT YOU START!

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  • Booking Required

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  • On site parking

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Ticket£80.00 per ticket

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