Full Day or Half Day
Brecon Beacons
All Year
Any Group Size
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Beginner Friendly
Rock Climbing in South Wales
Book now for an unforgettable rock-climbing experience in the Brecon Beacons
- Full-day (7 hours) or half-day (3.5 hours)
- All equipment provided
- Experienced guides
- Small, medium, and large group tours are available
- 100% customised rock-climbing activity schedule
Booked an individual climbing session for my grandson aged 14 ( with his grandfather) with Steffan. It was great for his self confidence and he will definitely continue with this activity. We would come back to Wales specifically for Steffan.
Excellent instruction and tuition from Steffan for four ‘apprehensive’ climbers. Steffan was very patient and calming showing us the ‘ropes’. Would definitely recommend.
We had a great full day of activities with Hawk Adventure and had Steve as our guide. We started in the morning with rock climbing and abseiling which was a great fun, and Steve made us feel at ease with his expertise.
Rock Climbing with Hawk Adventures
Discover the incredible excitement of rock climbing in South Wales! At Hawk Adventures, we plan rock-climbing activities that never let nature lovers down. From those initial steps on the rock to solid climbing independence, what we offer goes far beyond a simple outdoor activity; it’s a journey to unlock your full potential!
Of all the activities we offer, rock climbing stands out as a favourite. South Wales and the Brecon Beacons are renowned for their breathtaking scenic beauty, making them exceptional destinations for adrenaline-filled climbing holidays.
If you’ve never rock climbed before, our guided rock-climbing trips suit all levels of expertise: they are perfect for beginners eager to explore the basics but also suit experienced climbers wanting to test their boundaries to the fullest. Join us in South Wales, where the thrill of rock climbing meets the beauty of nature, promising a memorable, fulfilling adventure.
About Hawk’s Rock Climbing Adventure Days
Our rock-climbing adventures in South Wales are organised to suit your preferences, and the instructor can adjust the level of challenge on the day.
Groups that are perfect for rock climbing are:
- Beginners looking to learn basic climbing skills.
- Social get-together groups seeking a fun outdoor activity.
- School groups.
- Families who want to experience a memorable adventure.
- Stag and hen parties.
- Corporate team-building groups.
- Novice and experienced climbers who want to take their skills to the next level.
- Scout groups.
Our rock-climbing experience days are completely tailored to you and your group. Depending on what you want from the day, whether it’s a half or full day and the chosen location, the itinerary is built around your requirements. But so you can imagine how the day might look, we’ve put together an example climbing day structure for you:
- Meet at or near the location of the chosen crag or climbing location.
- We will kit you out with all the required safety equipment, such as harnesses and helmets.
- Your group will have the thrilling experience of climbing to exposed heights and will learn skills for climbing safely and efficiently.
- When you want to have a break or lunch, you are more than welcome to. We are there for you for the day to take it at the pace you want to.
- The half-day lasts 3.5 hours, with a full day lasting 7 hours.
We take groups out climbing across South Wales and within the Brecon Beacons region, but we do have our favourite and most popular crags:
Dinas Rock
In the beautiful Neath Valley, this crag presents itself as one of the best cliffs in South Wales. It consists of high-quality limestone rock with excellent features for climbing.
Morlais Quarries
With single-pitch routes up to 33m, you are sure to be impressed by the cliffs of Morlais Quarries. This crag offers routes for both trad and sport climbing and provides a great opportunity to learn about the different types of rope climbing, including trad climbing.
Boiler Slab
Boiler Slab is iconic for its coastal location on the Gower Peninsula. Overlooking the sea, you really can’t climb in a more atmospheric location. The type of climbing on offer here is mostly traditional trad climbing.
| Whole Day | Half Day | |
|---|---|---|
| Small Group (1-3) | £295 | £245 |
| Medium Group (4-10) | £75 pp | £55 pp |
| Large Group (11-20)* | £70 pp | £50 pp |
*Discounts are available for larger groups; contact us to learn more.
At Hawk Adventures, we want to make your booking process as straightforward as possible.
Secure Your Rock-Climbing Booking at Hawk
Contact us and let us know the day you want to book your rock-climbing adventure, for what duration, and how many people are in your group. Tell us how we can customise your activity day to make it perfect for you and your group.
We will ask you to pay a deposit to secure your booking, with the remaining balance due the day before your activity day.
Receive Your Detailed Information Pack
We will plan everything for you and send you a detailed information pack describing all the activities involved.
Live An Unforgettable Adventure!
All you need to do is enjoy an award-winning activity session. To make it extra special, at the end, we will give you the photos to remember your time with us!
When your rock-climbing adventure day comes, you will meet your instructor at or close to your chosen activity venue to kick-start your adventure. As simple as that!
In our post-activity card, you will know where and how to access your photos free of charge.
Why Choose Us for Your Rock-Climbing Activity Day?
We are a multi-award-winning activity provider, taking people on adventures since 1990:
- We offer great value: our full days last 7 hours, half days for 3.5 hours. And the photos we take are yours for free.
- Our instructors are amazing to go on an adventure with, but they are also highly trained, qualified, experienced, and knowledgeable in all the activities they deliver, which gives you further peace of mind.
- We are inspected and hold a licence from the Adventure Activities Licencing Authority. Safety is paramount to us, and our track record is exemplary.
- We provide all the safety equipment you need for rock climbing.
- We are flexible and adapt to our customers’ needs so they can have the experience of a lifetime.
FAQs
Rock climbing is one of the best activities for anyone or groups looking for adventure. This activity involves safely climbing to exposed heights, where the views of the surrounding countryside are breathtaking. Depending on your needs and skills, rock climbing can involve technical elements such as belaying, setting up anchors and placing gear. If you and your group want to learn more technical techniques, we can certainly make this a part of your day.
Your rock-climbing trip will see you ascend rock faces of varying difficulty levels. To us, safety is a staple; our skilled instructors will guide you up and down the cliffs, making your experience both safe and enjoyable. For an extra challenge, we’re more than happy to bring other elements into the activity, making your adventure more personally rewarding!
We can teach you and your group any type of climbing. For novice and experienced climbers, you will likely recognise the terminology for bouldering, trad climbing, sport climbing, multi-pitch climbing, single-pitch climbing, leading and seconding. We can show you the ropes for all these types of climbing.
For individuals or groups looking for their first outdoor climbing adventure, we will take you on a single-pitch climbing experience. This involves setting up an anchor at the top of the crag, so all you need to do is concentrate on climbing and having fun. How much technical information or experience you want to gain is completely up to you.
What skills you will learn is entirely up to you! We can teach you the following:
- Trad climbing
- Sport climbing
- Bouldering
- Leading
- Seconding
- Multi-pitch climbing
- Anchoring
- Belaying
- Prusiking/SRT (although we tend to provide this training on a technical skills day rather than on a rock-climbing day)
- Alpine climbing techniques (for experienced climbers looking to take their knowledge to the next level)
Please contact us for any specific skills you would like to learn, and we will tailor your climbing day as needed.
Unfortunately, we can’t guarantee the weather will always be ideal for rock climbing.
In the case of poor conditions, we can offer an activity substitute for the same day to canyoning or Gorge Walking (something more weather tolerant), or you can re-book rock climbing for an alternative day. If you have any concerns about weather or conditions, we recommend that you contact us directly.
You certainly can. For more information on abseiling, please head over to our abseiling page. There is nothing more adrenaline-filled than stepping backwards over a cliff edge.
We can integrate your abseiling experience with rock climbing elements, so please let us know what type of experience you and your group are seeking. If you are interested in additional skills related to abseiling, such as prusiking, then you may be best suited to one of our technical training days. Please get in touch for more information.