Our AACUK roped scrambling and mountaineering course is a comprehensive and practical course for those looking to develop the skills to tackle scrambles and easier climbs in the mountains. Placing traditional climbing gear & managing roped pitches while on technial mountian along with building sound anchors are essential mountaineering skills. We cover these over a practical course covering the essentials on a mountain route.
Course Details

23rd/24th/25th May 2026
18th/19th/20th September 2026
01 : Dates
£300pp for 3 days
02 : Cost
Cuillin, Isle of Skye
Location and timings will be in the booking and joining details.
03 : Location

Course : Content
Narrow ridges and steep terrain, our course covers the tricky mountaineering ground before graded rock climbing. Grade 3 scrambling and Moderate rock climbing.

Skills : Details
Rope work, such as tying in, belaying, building anchors using direct and indirect belays, route choice, retreat including self protected abseils.

Kit : Whats Included?
We have a detailed summer kit list page. We are able to provide all technical hardware and group safety equipment.
Helmet and Harness are included in the course fee.

Cuillin Ridge
Qualified, Current & Experienced


