guided climbing  can be arranged for yourself, with a friend or even as a gift for someone else. Just call or email with the dates you have in mind and we'll take it from there. You'll find daily guiding prices on the booking page and all climbing equipment is provided free (in winter this includes technical axes and crampons if you haven't got your own). Whatever level you climb at, a guided day out helps you make the most of your available time and lets you experience true climbing adventure without ever leaving the British Isles.

guided rock climbing in North Wales  is available on a daily basis with the emphasis being purely on climbing some of the best of Welsh rock. The choice of hundreds of great climbs is yours - Grooved Arete (V Diff), Crackstone Rib (S), Main Wall (HS), Mur-y-Niwl (VS), Dream of White Horses (HVS), Superdirect on Dinas Mot (E1), Cenotaph Corner (E1), Vector (E2) - You can still have a little coaching or instructional content thrown in, or just enjoy the whole climbing experience in magnificent mountain and coastal scenery.

Classic Rock and Hard Rock  these famous 70's books highlighted some of the finest routes in Britain of their grade and soon became the definitive list of 'must do sometime' climbs. Not that a rock climbing trip to Snowdonia ever needs to be justified but come along on a 'Classic Rock' or 'Hard Rock' day and enjoy some of the best of British rock climbing. A day's guided climbing (or two) lets you try as many of these great climbs as you'd like.

   - Classic  rock climbs are within the easier grades (V Diff to VS) and appeal to anyone who appreciates great traditional multi-pitch rock routes. Snowdonia boasts 22 climbs from the original 'Classic Rock' book and has numerous other gems of a similar class. Despite the justified popularity of some of these climbs (Flying Buttress, Creagh Dhu Wall, ...), a day's 'Classic Rock' itinerary also offers the chance to experience the wilder side of Snowdonia, with climbs high on Lliwedd, Glyder Fach or Glyder Fawr.

... and if you're prepared to stray from the original list, there's equally impressive outings such as Outside Edge Route (V Diff) in Cwm Silyn and Amphitheatre Buttress (V Diff) on Craig-yr-Isfa, or the seldom visted mountain gems Central Arete (V Diff) on Glyder Fawr and Rectory Chimneys (V Diff) on Crib-y-Ddysgl.

   - Hard  rock routes are graded VS and above, with Snowdonia having the highest concentration of quality multi-pitch climbs at these grades anywhere in Britain. The (supposed) original intention of the 'Hard Rock' book was to lure the reader to new crags and fresh adventures. We'll follow this premise and in addition to the original 'Hard Rock' list you can climb comparable routes on the same spectacular crags. On Dinas Mot, there's not only Diagonal (HVS) but the equally impressive Superdirect (E1). A visit to Tremadog in pursuit of Vector (E2) would be even more rewarding by also climbing either the Plum (E1), Merlin Direct (HVS) or the Fang (HVS). Nothing quite rivals A Dream of White Horses (HVS) at the grade but add an ascent of the outstanding Scavenger (HVS) and you've got close to the perfect cragging day.

guided rock climbing in Scotland  can be arranged anytime in the spring or autumn provided that you book a minimum of three days. The possibilities to explore, discover, escape and relax on a Highland climbing break are endless. Personal favourites are cragging on perfect rock at Diabeg, an idyllic fishing village on the coast of Wester Ross. Or climbing the huge rocky slabs of Sron na Ciche on the Isle of Skye, especially when it's the last pitch of the afternoon with the sun spreading across the rock face.

Old Man of Hoy  the esoteric journey to climb the Old Man of Hoy ranks as one of the coolest climbing adventures in Britain. This sandstone column stands 137m above the Atlantic at the most westerly point of the Orkneys. 4 days is advisable to allow time for ferry crossings and to keep a day in hand in case of poor weather. You'll need to be already seconding 5b but there'll be plenty of opportunties for some useful skills training along the way.

Mainland Sea Stacks  on the north west coast of the Highlands lie two other legendary sea stacks - the impressive Old Man of Stoer, and Am Buachaille (the herdsman) which stands alone in Sandwood bay, the mainland's most remote beach and a John Muir Trust property. A 3 day trip is enough for both climbs and to have a day in contingency (which if isn't used, can be spent cragging at the excellent sea cliffs at Reiff). You'll need to be already seconding 4c and the ability to swim 20m might be handy.

Skye  mountains, sea, great rock, magical light... Skye is unique and in our own backyard. There's countless corries and ridges to explore with rock climbs of near alpine length and quality. The scrambling is as good as it gets anywhere (if not the best) and a traverse of the main Cuillin ridge ranks as the mother of all British mountaineering journeys. The best times to go are May and mid Sept to Oct when the weather's traditionally more stable. 3 to 5 day trips can be organised for climbing, or scrambling, or a ridge traverse, with a little skills training along the way if you want it.

guided Scottish winter climbing  can be arranged anywhere in the Highlands, whether it's to tick a 'Cold Climbs' classic or for a mission to discover the far North West. Being guided is a chance to broaden your winter climbing experience and leave the leading and any tricky decision making to someone else. I'm quite happy to guide on routes of grade I to V on snow and ice, and up to V 5 mixed, conditions permitting. Available on a daily basis although a minimum of 2 days may be necessary if your winter climbing skills need refreshing (particularly if you've a long or more serious route in mind).