Introduction to Rock Climbing - Peak District

Meeting Time: from 5pm
You can arrive any time from 5pm - the Large Outdoors host will be at the accommodation to welcome you. Dinner will be served around 8pm so if you intend to arrive later than this, please ensure you have something to eat on the way.

Meeting Location:
Dalehead Bunkhouse
Upper Booth
Near Edale
Hope Valley
Derbyshire
S33 7ZJ

Nearest Train Station: Edale

Parking: There is limited free parking at the hostel.

Please Note: This bunkhouse is remote with a track to access so care is needed whilst driving. Due to the limited access route up a rural track, the access is not suitable for any vehicle larger than a 15 seat minibus.
There is also very limited mobile signal at this location.

Finish Time: We aim to finish on the final day between 3pm and 5pm - the exact finish time may depend on the planned/chosen activity, group dynamic, weather conditions, whether the group chooses to grab a coffee or lunch together during/after, etc. If you’ve travelled via public transport, please ensure you book onward travel accordingly (i.e. an open return ticket), to allow for flexibility.

For this weekend we will be staying in Dalehead Bunkhouse, a National Trust bunkhouse tucked away in a remote corner or Edale Valley.

DON’T FORGET: No bedding or towels are provided (the beds will have mattress protectors only) - please bring bedding/sleeping bag and pillow, as well as a towel and your own toiletries.

Accommodation Address:
Dalehead Bunkhouse
Upper Booth
Near Edale
Hope Valley
Derbyshire
S33 7ZJ

Included:

• 2 nights’ accommodation at Dalehead Bunkhouse.

• A Large Outdoors host/guide to welcome you and deal with the logistics for your experience.

• Rock climbing instruction from a qualified leader on two days (Days 2 and 3).

• Rock climbing shoes and safety equipment provided for use on two days (Days 2 and 3).

• Home-cooked set 2-course dinners at the accommodation on both evenings.

• A DIY breakfast each morning (toast, cereals, fruit and yoghurt provided).

• A DIY packed lunch (sandwich and snacks) for Days 2 and 3. Please ensure you bring a lunch box or dry bag - to reduce waste, we do not supply cling film or sandwich bags.

• Tea (including decaf and herbal options), coffee (including decaf option), and squash at the accommodation.

• The chance to make new friends and meet like-minded people - Large Outdoors is all about making outdoor adventures sociable.

• Pre-event support from the Large Outdoors team - give us a shout if there’s any advice or information you need and check out our Blog for useful articles too.

Not included:

• Travel to and from the meeting location.

• Bedding, please bring your own and don’t forget a towel.

• Travel from the accommodation to activity start points and back, where they don’t start from the door. On some days there could be a short drive required - we don't include transport and participants normally car share.

• Any extra (i.e. not mentioned above in ‘Included’) excursions or activities that you may partake in which incur a cost.

• Bottled water - tap water and squash are available at the accommodation, so please ensure you bring sufficient water bottles or carriers to fill up and take out with you.

• Alcoholic drinks - please feel free to bring something with you to enjoy at the accommodation, or the main hostel building nearby has a licensed bar offering a small range of alcohol and soft drinks.

• Any food, drinks or goods you choose to purchase at any shops, restaurant, pubs or cafés visited.

• Travel/activity insurance - we recommend having insurance to cover, at a minimum: cancellation and curtailment; medical and emergency expenses (including repatriation); personal accident; injury and death.

Please see our Climbing Kit List.

The compulsory items are selected for your safety, which is of paramount importance to us at Large Outdoors. Each participant should be carrying the items listed.

What level of fitness is needed?
This trip is graded as Beginner-friendly - no previous climbing experience is necessary.

Can I attend on my own?
Absolutely. The majority of our participants are solo travellers and adventurers. Plenty of fun, laughter and numerous long-term friendships (and a few marriages!) have begun on Large Outdoors experiences since 2008, so there’s no need to feel worried about your first experience, or indeed trying a new type of outdoor activity, with us.

I am currently on a specific diet / have an allergy - can you cater for me?
Unfortunately, we are generally unable to cater for a wide variety of diets or food preferences due to the nature and cost of our catered trips and/or the use of shared kitchens. However, we can offer vegetarian meals, vegan meals, provide meals with gluten* free ingredients, and/or provide dairy* free meals - these options can be selected when booking. *Please see our general FAQs for more information about dietary options.

What transport is provided during this trip?
We do not provide any transport for this experience. On some days there could be a short drive required to activity start points and back, where they don’t start from the accommodation - participants normally car share.

Can I bring my dog?
Dogs are not allowed on this experience, except for trained assistance dogs. If you wish to bring your trained assistance dog, please let us know in advance of booking so we can discuss the itinerary and any activity/equipment/accommodation, and of course additional safety requirements or considerations that may be necessary.