Rock Climbing – Dublin and Wicklow

Rock Climbing in Ireland

Ireland has a wealth of rock climbing in some of the most beautiful location imaginable and the East of Ireland contains some of the most memorable climbs in the country.

Dalkey Quarry is one of the oldest climbing venues in Ireland. Containing over 300 routes in a wild setting with easy transport links and parking. Just 30 minutes from Dublin City it provides as much adventure as ones imagination can conjure up. Dalkey Quarry is suitable for beginners, learn to lead courses, self rescue courses and specific upskilling.

The Wicklow Mountains contain some of the most memorable climbing routes in Ireland on pristine mountain granite.

Glendalough Valley has a long and rich history dating back to the early 1900’s. The routes are always engaging, challenging and memorable. The landscape is beautiful and dramatic as you look back down the Glendalough Valley towards the Upper Lake, taking in the view of the Miners Village and Valley floor.

The Glenmalure Valley is home to one of the best multipitch rock routes in Ireland, Great Gully Ridge. Consisting of an hour walk in towards Lugnaquilla, a committing abseils and 4 to 6 pitches, Great Gully Ridge always provides a big experience.

There are also several incredible venues situated in the Wicklow Mountains that are no less memorable but require a small sprinkle of local knowledge in order to experience them at their best. The include Luggala, Lough Dan, Barnbawn and a few secret beautiful hidden gems.

Indoor Climbing to Rock Climbing

Climbing indoors is such a fun and an enjoyable experience, I personally climb indoors twice per week. But what about climbing outdoors?

Maybe you’ve seen rock climbing on YouTube, Instagram, seen movies about it or maybe impressive photographs in your climbing gym. Your curiosity has been piqued, you are looking to try something new, fun, exciting and social.

Join a bespoke one day course specifically designed to introduce the indoor climbing to the amazing welcoming world of rock climbing.

The Indoor Climbing to Rock Climbing courses run from March – November.

Cost: €90 to €350 depending on numbers and location.

Venue: Dalkey and the Wicklow Mountains.

No previous experience required and all equipment provided – fun and laughs guaranteed.

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Rock Climbing for Beginners

Rock Climbing for Beginners is bespoke and designed to give you the best possible rock climbing experience in a fun, safe and friendly environment.

The one day rock climbing experience is genuinely bespoke where we meet at the car park, chat about your experience level and choose appropriate routes that provide the most fun and challenge.

There is never any expectation or pressure, just a nicely chilled atmosphere we you get to have lots of laughs and climb on excellent routes.

The Rock Climbing beginner courses run from March – November.

Cost: €90 to €300 depending on course and numbers.

Venue: Dalkey and the Wicklow Mountains.

No previous experience required and all equipment provided – fun and laughs guaranteed.

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Rock Skills Course

Rock Skills is a Mountain Training Board Ireland course launched in January 2019 that provides a progressive introduction to the basic skills and techniques of rock climbing.

Cost: €90 p/person (excluding once off payment of €28 made to MTBI) to €240 depending on course.

Minimum of two participants and a max of six.

Venue: Dalkey and Wicklow.

No previous experience required and all equipment provided – fun and laughs guaranteed.

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Lead Climbing in Ireland

Rock Climbing Advanced Courses

Rock Climbing Advanced Courses are designed for those wishing to upskill or learn new techniques, including learn to lead, multipitch tactics and self rescue techniques. The courses are always bespoke and tailored for your individual requirements with the goal of broadening out an existing skill set, introducing new skills and building confidence.

Advanced rock climbing courses run from March to November.

Cost: €250 – €400 depending on duration and location.

Venue: Dalkey and Wicklow.

Previous experience essential.

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Guided Rock Climbing

Guided Rock Climbing in Ireland is ideal for those visiting Ireland that want to try some of the classic routes or for those that would like to try the classic routes that they are not comfortable leading. Routes vary from urban single pitch routes in Dalkey Quarry, multipitch routes in Glendalough or the classic Great Gully Ridge mountain experience.

Guided rock climbing runs from March to November.

Price €250 – €400 depending on venue.

Location: Dalkey, Glendalough, Great Gully Ridge.

Maximum of 2 people

Previous experience essential.

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Youth Summer Trad Climbing Camps

Youth Climbing Camps are a Summer collaboration between instructors Ambrose Flynn and Claire Comiskey of Rock Ready Outdoors.

The camps are aimed at 12 – 18 years old youths that have previous indoor or outdoor climbing experience but would like to improve and learn new skills.

The camps are run by certified and experienced instructors that have a history of working with young climbers.

Youth Climbing Camps take place in June to November.

Location: Dalkey Quarry, Burren, Inis Mor, Glendalough and Northern Ireland

Previous experience essential.

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Rock Climbing for Young Climbers

Rock Climbing – Still not sure what course to choose?

If you are unsure what course to book please check out our page dedicated to assist you in finding the instruction / activity that best suits your needs.

Consider the following:

  • What you want to experience / achieve?
  • Over what period of time?
  • During weekends or midweek?

If you would like to as any specific questions please contact info@hikeandclimb.ie

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