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.
Rock Climbing – 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
Rock Skills Course
Rock Skills is a new Mountaineering Ireland course launched in January 2019 that provides a progressive introduction to the basic skills and techniques of rock climbing, which will help you stay safe, enjoy climbing to the full and provide the foundations required for participation and development of your own rock climbing activities.
Cost: €90 p/person (excluding once off payment of €22 made to Mountaineering Ireland).
Minimum of two participants and a max of six.
Venue: Dalkey, Wicklow or The Mourne Mountains.
No previous experience required and all equipment provided.
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 beginner friendly courses are fun over half a day, a full day or a two day course. The choice of the duration and type of course is dependent upon what you would like to experience. If you are a beginner and do not wish to learn any of the fundamental technical aspects then the half day is a great option, but it is only available midweek.
The one and two day courses offer a fuller experience and can be tailored towards climbing as many routes as possible or they can be a move toward independence, covering a wide breath of climbing skills and knowledge. Each course is genuinely bespoke where we meet, discuss what you would like to experience and then make it happen.
The Rock Climbing bespoke courses run from March – November.
Cost: €90 p/person or €250 p/day for a group booking.
Venue: Dalkey and the Wicklow Mountains.
No previous experience required and all equipment provided.
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, and introducing new skills, techniques and confidence.
- Learn to Lead Rock Climbing – Two Days
- Multipitch Rock Climbing – Two Days
- Self Rescue for Rock Climbers – One Day
- Self Rescue for Rock Climbers – Two Day
Advanced rock climbing courses run from March to November.
Cost: €180 – €240 p/person.
Venue: Dalkey and Wicklow.
Previous experience essential.
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 €200 – €250 for individuals or a daily rate of €300 for two people.
Location: Dalkey, Glendalough, Great Gully Ridge.
Maximum of 2 people
Previous experience essential.
Youth Summer Trad Climbing Camps
Youth Climbing Camps are a Summer collaboration between instructors Ambrose Flynn and Damien O’Sullivan. 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 runs over three days from 10am – 5pm and are run by certified, experienced instructors that are experienced and current with their own climbing skills.
Youth Climbing Camps take place from June to July.
Price €185 with all additional climbing equipment required provided.
Location: Dalkey Quarry, Dublin and The Burren.
Previous experience essential.
