Introduction to Trad Climbing in Eryri Snowdonia Wales.

If you are looking to make the next step in your climbing and transfer your skills from the climbing wall or the sports crag then learning to trad climb can open up so many more options. 

Location
Eryri (Snowdonia), North Wales

Dates & Costs

2026 Dates (Bespoke dates on request)
2 day 1:2 ratio
£300 pp, non residential
10th - 11th October 2026
24th - 25th October 2026

5 day 1:2 ratio
£750, non residential
21st - 25th September 2026
5th - 9th October 2026

2027 Dates (Bespoke dates on request)
2 day 1:2 ratio
£300 pp, non residential
24th - 25th May 2027
29th - 30th May 2027
5th - 6th June 2027
14th - 15th June 2027
16th - 17th July 2027
17th - 18th July 2027
19th - 20th August 2027
28th - 29th August 2027
1st - 2nd September 2027
4th - 5th September 2027
9th - 10th October 2027
23rd - 24th October 2027

5 day 1:2 ratio
£750, non residential
24th - 28nd May 2027
21st - 25th June 2027
12th - 16th July 2027
9th - 13th August 2027
23rd - 27th August 2027
20th - 24th September 2027
4th - 8th October 2027

Bespoke: we can do a bespoke course for the number of days and dates that suit you: £300 per day 1:2 ratio

Introduction to Trad Climbing

Trad climbing opens the door to accessing some of the best rock climbing the UK has to offer and gives an added dimension to your climbing. Having the skills to place gear, build belays and rope work will give you the independence to go and explore and have your own climbing adventures. It will give you a skill set that is transferable to scrambling, mountaineering and Alpine climbing so you can take your climbing adventures further. 

Here in North Wales we have fantastic access to venues that give a great selection for trad climbing and placing gear opportunities. We will build on the skills of placing gear, belay building and rope work that will give you the skills so you can safely go away and practice.

At Leading Edge we are very experienced coaches and instructors and we will tailor the course to you and your experience and provide a supportive and constructive learning environment.

What does the Introduction to Trad Climbing cover?

Weather and venue choice
Using guidebooks and route selection
Climbing kit and equipment
Gear placement and rope work
Building belays
Seconding and removing gear
Belaying from above
Climbing technique
Take away tools and techniques