Guided Climbing in North Wales
Climb the routes you've always wanted to climb, explore new areas and make the most of your time in the mountains with an experienced local guide.
From classic multi-pitch routes and adventurous mountain days to sea cliffs and scrambling, guiding with How to Climb is about more than simply reaching the top. We'll help you choose the right objective, manage the day safely and make the most of the climbing along the way.
Based in North Wales, we know the crags, mountains and sea cliffs of Snowdonia (Eryri) intimately. Whether you have a specific route in mind or want some help choosing your next adventure, we'll build the day around you.
guided Rock Climbing
Climb classic routes with an experienced North Wales climbing guide.
Whether you're looking for a relaxed day on single-pitch rock, your first multi-pitch route or a more ambitious climbing objective, we'll help you choose an adventure that matches your experience and aspirations.
North Wales offers an incredible variety of climbing, from mountain crags like Dinas Cromlech and classic multi-pitch routes to exposed sea cliffs at Gogarth. We can also arrange guiding elsewhere in the UK for specific objectives.
Guiding can include:
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Classic multi-pitch routes
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Trad climbing
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Sea-cliff climbing
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Mountain rock routes
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Route-specific guiding
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Climbing days built around a particular objective
Don't have a route in mind? That's fine. Tell us what sort of day you're looking for and we'll suggest some options.
guided Scrambling & mountaineering
Explore the mountains with an experienced local guide.
From classic scrambles like Crib Goch or Tryfan North Ridge to more technical mountain routes like Chasm Face Route or Cneifion Arete, guided scrambling and mountaineering is a great way to explore the wilder side of North Wales while tackling objectives suited to your experience and ambitions.
Whether you're looking to progress from easier scrambles, experience your first Grade 2 or 3 route, or take on a classic mountain objective, we'll help you choose an adventure that matches your goals and the conditions on the day.
With extensive experience across Snowdonia (Eryri) and the wider UK mountains, we can help you make the most of everything from rocky ridges and exposed summits to longer and more committing mountain days.
Guiding can include:
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Classic scrambles and mountain ridges
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Grade 1, 2 and 3 scrambling
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Technical roped scrambling
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Classic mountaineering routes
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Rocky mountain traverses
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Introductory mountaineering days
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Route-specific guiding
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Longer and more adventurous mountain objectives
Not sure what route is right for you? That's no problem. Tell us about your experience and what sort of adventure you're looking for, and we'll suggest some suitable objectives.
guided Winter Walking
Explore the mountains in their winter element.
Winter walking transforms the mountains of Wales and Scotland, bringing snow-covered summits, frozen landscapes and a completely different character to familiar routes. Guided winter walks are a great way to experience these mountains with an experienced guide, choosing objectives that match your experience, ambitions and the conditions on the day.
From classic winter days in Snowdonia (Eryri) to the bigger mountains and remote landscapes of the Scottish Highlands, we can help you make the most of the winter environment while keeping the day enjoyable, achievable and appropriately challenging.
Whether you're looking to experience your first snowy mountain day, tackle a classic winter summit, or take on a longer and more demanding mountain route, we'll help you choose an objective that suits you and the conditions.
Guiding can include:
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Winter mountain walking in North Wales
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Snowdonia (Eryri) winter routes
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Winter walking in the Scottish Highlands
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Snow-covered mountain summits
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Classic mountain ridges and traverses
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Longer and more challenging winter days
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Introductory winter mountain days
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Navigation and route-finding in winter conditions
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Route-specific guiding
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Multi-summit and mountain traverses
Winter mountain conditions can be very different from summer, with snow, ice, strong winds, limited visibility and short daylight hours all influencing route choice. We'll assess the conditions and choose an objective that provides a rewarding adventure while remaining appropriate for the day.
Not sure where to go? Tell us about your experience and what sort of winter adventure you're looking for, and we'll suggest some suitable routes in Wales or Scotland.
How does guiding work?
1. Tell us what you'd like to climb
You can come with a specific route or simply tell us what sort of adventure you're looking for.
2. We'll plan the objective
We'll consider your experience, aspirations, weather and conditions to choose an appropriate route.
3. Climb
Enjoy the day while we manage the technical aspects of the route and provide guidance throughout.
4. Make the most of the day
The aim isn't simply to get you up a route—it's to have a great experience and, where appropriate, help you learn along the way.
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Prices
Summer climbing & mountain guiding
From £250 per day
Typical maximum group sizes:
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Rock climbing — 1:2
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Technical scrambling — 1:2
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Scrambling — 1:4
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Hillwalking — 1:8
Winter guiding
From £350 per day
International guiding
Enquire for pricing
Final prices depend on the objective, location, group size, equipment and logistics. Get in touch to discuss your plans.
Have a route you've always wanted to climb? Or not sure what your next objective should be? Get in touch and we'll help you plan the right adventure.