Tom Furey Memorial Trust Learn to Lead Sport Climbs
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Ready to lead your first sport routes? Join a hands-on workshop to build safe clipping, rope management, route reading and lead-belay skills with expert instruction. Gain practical confidence, step up from top-roping and start climbing harder routes in a supportive setting.
Learn to Lead Sport Climbs is a hands-on climbing workshop for people who are ready to move on from top-roping and start learning the skills needed for lead climbing on bolted sport routes. The session focuses on the practical foundations of leading safely and confidently, with guidance from an experienced instructor in a supportive environment.
Participants will cover essential techniques such as safe clipping, rope management, route reading, belaying a lead climber, and understanding how to manage falls. The workshop also emphasises risk assessment, clear communication, and building confidence while climbing on the sharp end.
It is designed for climbers aiming for their first outdoor lead, as well as those who want to refresh their fundamentals. The workshop runs over two days at Plas y Brenin National Outdoor Centre, and a 1:4 workshop ratio is provided.
Accommodation is not included with the ticket, but can be arranged separately nearby.
Dates from the previous cycle. New dates are announced when applications reopen.
17 October 2026 – 19 October 2026
Learn to Lead Sport Climbs
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- Minimum age: 14 years
- Teenager ticket is for ages 14-18
- Adult ticket is 18+
The workshop is funded through donations to the Tom Furey Memorial Trust. Ticket options shown are £100 for teenager tickets (14-18) and £150 for adult tickets. One space is available free of charge for people experiencing financial difficulties. Donations can be increased via JustGiving if participants wish.
Checked 23 August 2026
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