Dartmoor Rock Climbing

Experience the endless sky, the world beneath your feet and the stunning panoramic views of Dartmoor from one of its iconic crags. If you love Dartmoor’s famous granite tors and are itching to get up into them, use our experience and expertise to take you on an organised climb.

Details

Number of people – 6

Half Day Adventure– £120 for group up to 6

Timings – 3 hour approx

Age restrictions – 5 + 

Fitness Level – ••

Location link – Hound Tor Car Park TQ13 9XP

Contact number – 01803 862725

Downloads - Dartmoor Climbing Code of Conduct

Dartmoor Climbing Destination

What to expect

With all the space in the world, Dartmoor offers both challenging routes and exciting bouldering opportunities - enough space to be together or entirely on your own. Let the kids go scrambling on the rocks as a warm up and then all the family can rock climb and abseil and do some bouldering. We’ll supply all the equipment and two enthusiastic and experienced instructors. Breath-taking scenery, world-class climbing destination.

Is it for me?

• A physical and mental health boon

• Introduce your kids to the thrill of real outdoor rock climbing

• Climbers can get started from around age 5

•  Practice your climbing technique or start from scratch - suitable for all climbing grades

• All our sessions are tailored to suit the abilities of the group

• Outdoor activities for kids and families don’t get much better than this

• Reasons why you’ve got to love climbing: get a whole body workout, hang out with friends, have a refreshing mental challenge, build your self-confidence, put your trust in someone else’s hands, it’s easy to pick up and gets you naturally high!

You are going to need

Comfortable, outdoor, weather appropriate clothing - long shorts or trousers

Close-toed footwear: trainers or climbing shoes (optional) are ideal

Water bottle + snacks

Example Itinerary

Meet at Hound Tor car park at 10am or 2pm where our instructors will be waiting to meet you and take you up off the beaten track and up into the rocks. 

FAQs

Q. What is bouldering?

A. A form of low-level rock climbing, below 4-5 metres that’s all about climbing short, tricky routes to test your strength and technique. It can be done without using ropes or harnesses, but most climbers use climbing shoes to help secure footholds, chalk to keep their hands dry and safety mats to prevent injuries from falls.

Q. What safety equipment will I be given?

A. You’ll be fitted with a harness and helmet and clipped on to ropes held by instructors throughout

Q. Can I bring my own harness/ helmet?

A. Yes, subject to our instructors approval on the day, you’re welcome to bring your own

Q. Do I need to have my own climbing shoes + bouldering mat? 

A. No - old trainers are fine. We’ll provide the mat and anything else you’ll need.