Climbing for All is a CPD-accredited course designed for coaches, instructors and facilitators who want to develop their confidence in working with disabled climbers. Through hands-on sessions at our accessible climbing wall, and interactive classroom-based discussions, you'll discover simple adaptations and approaches that can make a meaningful difference to your practice.

Sharing lessons learned from 48 years of supporting disabled people in the outdoors, we'll help you build a toolbox of skills, alongside developing the judgement to select and adapt the right approaches for each climber.

Who is it for?
This course is suitable for anyone with, or working towards, a climbing qualification or with equivalent experience.

What is included:

A full day of training at Bendrigg encompassing both theory and practice
Lunch and refreshments

Our support doesn't end when the course finishes.

· You'll also gain 12 months' free access to our IOL-accredited eLearning course (worth £42)
· The opportunity to join four online Beyond Bendrigg Conversations. These practitioner-led discussions provide a supportive space to share ideas, tackle common challenges, and explore best practice in accessibility and inclusion.

Together, these additional learning opportunities help you put your learning into practice, build confidence in your approach, gain fresh perspectives from peers, and stay connected to a community of professionals committed to making activities and services more accessible and inclusive.

You will leave feeling confident in:

Understanding disabilities and inclusion in the outdoors
Inclusive communication and terminology
Overcoming barriers to participation
Coaching techniques and tips for working with disabled climbers
Adaptive climbing techniques including harnesses and side support climbing
Designing accessible climbing sessions

Course Details:

Time: 9:30am to 4:30pm

Location: Bendrigg Lodge, Old Hutton, Kendal LA8 0NR

Spaces available: 15

Please contact us for availability and costs if you would like to book a bespoke version of this course for your team or organisation.

Why Bendrigg?
With over 45 years of experience in inclusive adventure, Bendrigg offers a unique opportunity to learn from experts in a purpose-built, accessible environment. You will have opportunities to tour our site and see a range of adaptive equipment in action.

Please contact our team on 01539 723766 or email beyond@bendrigg.org.uk if you have any questions.

Climbing for All Training

Climbing for All - Professional Development for Inclusive Climbing Instruction