Climbing
At Yr Hafod we run courses for Scout natural rock climbing permits and the nationally recognised Rock Climbing Instructor (formerly called SPA).
Scout Natural Rock Climbing Permits
We run regular Scout natural rock climbing permit training and assessment weekends throughout the year. All our courses are run by fully qualified volunteer staff most holding Rock Climbing Instructor, or higher.
All courses include food and accommodation. The centre is open for arrival the evening before the course starts
Our courses cover training or assessment, not both, if you don’t know if you’re ready for assessment please check out our FAQs! To attend a permit training course you must already be able to lead trad climbs and be comfortable placing leader-placed protection.
| 2025 | Training | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| £120 | £120 | |
| Download Course Outline | Download Course Outline | |
| 05-06 July 2025 | Y | Y |
| 06-07 September 2025 | Y | Y |
Rock Climbing Instructor Training and Assessment
For those at the top of their game, we provide the nationally recognised Rock Climbing Instructor qualification (formerly called SPA). If you love taking people climbing in the outdoors and want the option to use your qualifications outside of Scouts then the RCI is for you. Our Rock Climbing Instructor courses are open to members of the Scout Association and the general public.
Rock Climbing Instructor Training
| Scout Member Price | Non-Scout member Price | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 – 12 May 2025 (3 Days) | £275 | £340 |
*This course is a three-day course.
All courses include food and accommodation. The 3 day course runs from Saturday through to Monday. The centre is open for arrival on the evening before the course starts. You must register with Mountain Training before booking one of our Rock Climbing Instructor training courses. Please see the Mountain Training site for more details.
Rock Climbing Instructor Assessment
| Member’s Price | Non-member’s Price | |
|---|---|---|
| 05 – 06 July 2025 (2 days) | £215 | £270 |
All courses include food and accommodation. The 2 day course runs from Saturday through to Sunday. The centre is open for arrival the evening before the course starts. You must register with Mountain Training before booking one of our Rock Climbing Instructor training courses. Please see the Mountain Training site for more details.
