Courses

We have a range of courses available at our various different centres. Whether you are looking to gain more experience or learn to progress a hobby or line of work we have something for you.

All the courses and training events must be booked in advance. 

Introduction to Outdoor Climbing:

Introduction to Outdoor Climbing

This experience has been designed for participants who are keen to climb or for climbers who have been climbing indoors but would like to try something a little different. This session will take place on natural rock, developing the climber’s confidence.

The course runs from 10am – 4pm at a price of £55pp and the course is suitable for ages 7+.

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Roaches Gate Dates:

  • 19th May
  • 17th August

Windgather Dates:

  • 14th April
  • 14th July

Wharncliffe Dates:

  • 9th June
  • 7th September

Please Note: Parents to participants under 18 must make themselves known to the instructor and remain on site.

Courses at Astbury Watersports Centre:

RYA Sailing Stages 1 & 2 (Ages 7-16)

All courses run from 9 am – 5 pm over two days and are £165pp. All kit and instruction are included.

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Sailing Stage 1:
  • 25th & 26th March
  • 28th & 29th May
  • 25th & 26th July
  • 8th & 9th August
  • 15th & 16th August
Sailing Stage 2:
  • 4th & 5th April 
  • 1st & 2nd August
  • 29th & 30th August

Please Note: Candidates must hold Sailing Stage 1 to progress to Stage 2.

 

RYA Sailing Levels 1 & 2 (Ages 16+)

All courses run from 9am – 5pm over two days and are £165pp. All kit and instruction is included.

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Sailing Level 1:
  • 6th & 7th April
  • 8th & 9th June
  • 22nd & 23rd August
Sailing Level 2:
  • 14th & 15th September

Please Note: Candidates must have completed Sailing Level 1 to progress to Level 2.

 

British Canoeing Paddle Awards

Whether you are a beginner or king of the high seas, the paddle awards will help you develop your skills and you can work your way towards achieving the new British Canoeing Paddle Awards.

The three stages to complete are Start, Discovery and Explore.

Any paddle craft can be used to complete the course and it accredited and certified by British Canoeing.

All courses run from 10am – 4pm and are suitable for ages 7+. Advanced booking is essential and all equipment and instruction is included for the amazing price of £66pp.

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Dates:

  • 27th April
  • 18th May
  • 29th June
  • 21st July
  • 18th August
  • 29th September

Courses at Trafford Watersports Centre:

RYA Powerboat Level 2

This entry level award provides the skills and background knowledge needed to drive a powerboat. The course focuses on low speed close quarters handling, man overboard recovery, an introduction to driving at planing speed and collision regulation.

All courses run for 2 days from 9am – 5pm and are £165pp. The course is suitable for ages 16+ and no previous experience is necessary.

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Dates:

  • 6th & 7th February
  • 19th & 20th February
  • 27th & 28th February
  • 5th & 6th March
  • 26th & 27th March
  • 9th & 10th April
  • 23rd & 24th April
  • 7th & 8th May
  • 21st & 22nd May
  • 25th & 26th June
  • 2nd & 3rd July
  • 8th & 9th August
  • 20th & 21st August
  • 3rd & 4th September
  • 19th & 20th September
  • 9th & 10th October
  • 21st & 22nd October
  • 5th & 6th November
  • 26th & 27th November
  • 3rd & 4th December

Note: The course allows you to go inland or on the coast and your certificate will be endorsed accordingly.

RYA Sailing Stages 1, 2, 3 & 4 (Ages 7-16)

All courses run from 9am – 5pm over two days and are £165pp. All kit and instruction is included.

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Sailing Stage 1:
  • 2nd & 3rd April
  • 29th & 30th July
  • 27th & 28th August
  • 24th & 25th October 

No previous sailing experience is required.

Sailing Stage 2:
  • 30th & 31st May
  • 5th & 6th August

Participants will need to of completed Stage 1.

Sailing Stage 3:
  • 15th & 16th August

Participants will need to of completed Stages 1 & 2.

RYA Sailing Levels 1, 2 & 3 (Ages 16+)

All courses run from 9am – 5pm over two days and are £165pp. All kit and instruction is included.

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Sailing Level 1:
  • 22nd & 23rd February
  • 4th & 5th April 
  • 25th & 26th July

No previous sailing experience is necessary.

Sailing Level 2:
  • 11th & 12th April
  • 1st & 2nd August

Participants must of completed Level 1.

Sailing Level 3:
  • 12th & 13th August

Participants must of completed Levels 1 & 2.

British Canoeing Paddle Awards

Whether you are a beginner or king of the high seas, the paddle awards will help you develop your skills and you can work your way towards achieving the new British Canoeing Paddle Awards.

The three stages to complete are Start, Discovery and Explore.

Any paddle craft can be used to complete the course and it accredited and certified by British Canoeing.

All courses run from 10am – 4pm and are suitable for ages 7+. Advanced booking is essential and all equipment and instruction is included for the amazing price of £66pp.

Click here to go through to our booking page to book now.

Dates:

  • 28th April
  • 18th May
  • 8th June
  • 22nd June
  • 6th July
  • 20th July
  • 7th September
  • 21st September
  • 6th October
  • 19th October

Courses at Chasewater Activity Centre:

FAA Outdoor First Aid Level 3

Ever wanted to ensure you are safe no matter where you are?

A fan of the great outdoors and want to ensure you are completely prepared for anything you may come across?

Our FAA Outdoor First Aid Level 3 is for you!

During this course you will learn how to provide and deal with: adult basic life support, limb injuries, head neck or torso injuries and medical conditions or sudden illness. You will focus on treatment in the outdoors including incidents involving activity or environmental factors.

All successful participants will be issued a certificate valid for 3 years.

This course now also includes accommodation (this is not mandatory, but ideal if you need to travel!)

This course is for participants 16+ and runs for 2 days from 9am – 6pm and is £143 per person.

This course now also includes an accommodation option (this is not mandatory, but ideal if you need to travel!)

You will be provided with accommodation for 2 nights and will include, breakfast and lunch throughout your stay and dinner on night 1.

Location: Chasewater Activity Centre, WS7 3QY.

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Dates:

  • 14th & 15th February
  • 26th & 27th March
  • 2nd & 3rd April
  • 3rd & 4th September
  • 11th & 12th December

 

 

Courses at Audley Climbing Centre:

Children's 6 Week Climbing Courses

Our climbing courses includes full instruction and your children can work their way through our in house qualifications and then move onto NICAS. We have multiple times available and courses that run 6 days a week so there is sure to be a time to fit in with your busy schedules!

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Course Times:

  • Monday – Thursday: 5pm – 6pm
  • Saturday & Sunday: 9.30am – 10.30am, 11am – 12pm or 12.30pm – 1.30pm.

Dates:

  • Course 1: 8th January
  • Course 2: 19th February
  • Course 3: 15th April
  • Course 4: 1st June
  • Course 5: 22nd July
  • Course 6: 9th September
  • Course 7: 4th October
NICAS

What better way to spend your free time than work towards a NICAS qualification?

You can get your NICAS levels 1, 2 & 3 with us here at Audley Climbing Centre.

Our weekly Thursday sessions consist of 90 minute sessions and you can be sure we are operating under covid-19 guidelines to keep not only you but our staff safe as well.

Children:

Level 1 – This can be completed via our 6-week climbing courses. Book now! 

Levels 2 & 3 – Can be completed via these sessions.

Adults:

Level 1 – Can be completed via an instructed session. Book now!

For experienced climbers there may be an exemption from Level 1 – please enquire.

Levels 2 & 3 – Can be completed via these sessions.

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