Begin your vertical journey with a comprehensive climbing induction at Rock And Rapid Adventures. Perfect for newcomers, this session builds essential skills and confidence in a safe, friendly environment. Read on to find out why this is a top choice for climbing beginners.
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Rock And Rapid Adventures
Begin your vertical journey with a comprehensive climbing induction at Rock And Rapid Adventures. Perfect for newcomers, this session builds essential skills and confidence in a safe, friendly environment. Read on to find out why this is a top choice for climbing beginners.
Rock And Rapid Adventures is an outdoor activity provider based in South Molton, England, offering a mix of indoor and outdoor adventures for families, children, and adults. The company runs NICAS-accredited climbing courses including 3 Week NICAS Level 1, 6 Week NICAS Level 1, 6 Week NICAS Wild Climbers, 4 Week NICAS Bouldering Level 1, and regular youth climbing club sessions that follow the NICAS scheme. Indoor activities include climbing taster sessions, climbing centre inductions, bouldering courses, and special family climbing offers; equipment is provided for these sessions. Outdoor experiences include guided Outdoor Climbing at the Valley of the Rocks on the Exmoor coastline and coasteering trips at Baggy Point on the North Devon Coast, with wetsuits and safety kit supplied. Additional activities feature axe throwing tasters, archery tasters, and high ropes suitable for various group sizes. Sessions are led by qualified instructors who teach essential skills such as harness fitting, safety knots, belaying, and risk awareness. Many programmes are structured as short courses or one-hour tasters to suit beginners, families, and young children aged three and up where specified. Rock And Rapid Adventures promotes safety, progression, and enjoyment through structured coaching and recognized schemes. Local knowledge of Exmoor and North Devon informs route planning and safety standards regularly.
The business operates from South Molton and emphasises clear information, provided equipment, and supervised experiences at both indoor facilities and outdoor locations named in their trip descriptions. Booking details, age guidelines, and exact session lengths are available in each trip listing.
Location
South Molton, England
Base for indoor and outdoor sessions
Outdoor Sites
Valley of the Rocks, Baggy Point
Guided coastal and rock adventures
Courses & Tasters
14 experiences
NICAS courses, tasters and clubs
Ages
Ages 3+
Programs for ages 3 and up
Reserve NICAS courses, climbing tasters, coasteering or archery — secure your date with clear age guidance and provided equipment.
Dress comfortably
Wear flexible, breathable clothing suitable for indoor climbing activities.
Arrive early
Get there 15 minutes before your session to check in and prepare.
Stay hydrated
Bring water to stay refreshed during your induction.
Ask questions
The instructors are friendly and happy to help clarify techniques.
Comfortable Clothing
Wear breathable, flexible clothing suitable for indoor climbing.
Climbing Shoes
Bring or rent climbing shoes for better grip and comfort.
Water Bottle
Stay hydrated throughout your session.
Chalk Bag
Optional for increased grip, often provided by the center.