Climbing/Abseiling
INFORMATION
Our bespoke climbing wall is located within the wooded area of our 12 acre garden. Our faro cement structure feels and looks like a real gritstone rock face! There are lots of different routes for all abilities. This activity will test your resilience, technique and most of all trust! But, what a feeling of achievement when you reach your goal!
Maximum group size: 15
Minimum age: 7
Core Values
Resilience
Taking on a challenge, Facing fears, Setting your own goal.
Team Work
Support and encourage each other, Guide and advise each other, Take responsibility for eachother (belaying).
Independence
Self-belief, Listening to and following instructions, Put on own safety equipment.
National Curriculum Links:
Physical Education
Take part in outdoor and adventurous activities in a team. Physically active for sustained periods of time Develop flexibility, strength, technique, control and balance. Lead a healthy, active lifestyle.
Science
Identify the effects of air resistance, water-resistance and friction that act between moving surfaces.
Geography
Compass direction and build knowledge of location in United Kingdom.
Maths
Geometry – recognise angles, where they meet at a point, are on a straight line, or are vertical. Mathematical vocabulary used throughout the session and applied into context.
We help children to:
- Learn from mistakes, bounce back and try again
- Try new things with a ‘can do’ attitude
- Believe that the harder they work, the better they will get at the things that they do
- Never give up!
- Love learning!
- Concentrate
- Keep on trying when challenges occur
- Think their way through problems
- Ask questions and think about our world
- Make links and notice patterns in their experiences
Vocabulary:
Karabiner, harness, helmet, c-shape, safety, lowering off, belaying, grigri, figure of 8, knots, friction, velocity, location, compass direction.
Activity Passport Links:
You can complete 3 achievements with this activity.

Climb something taller than you

Learn something about your local area

Watch a sunset
National Trust Links:
