KendalWall
Rescue Techniques
03/02/26 | 7pm – 9pm
w/ Will Lord
Do you really know what to do when things go wrong at the crag?
Our very own mountaineering and climbing instructor, Will Lord, will be giving a run-down of the essential techniques every climber should have in their bag — just in case.
Fear of Falling
6/02/26 | 7pm – 9:30pm
w/ Sally Kettle
Is the fear of falling holding you back when lead climbing? You’re not alone.
This session looks at where that fear comes from and gives you practical tools to manage it, helping you climb more confidently and take your leading to the new heights.
Dry Tooling Induction
10/02/26 | 7pm – 9pm
w/ Ade Nelhams
Join IFMGA Mountain Guide & Arc’teryx Ambassador Ade Nelhams in the Tool Box here at Kendal Wall for a fun evening Dry Tooling.
Great for those wanting to try something different & fun, or wanting to develop their winter mixed climbing, or thinking of going ice climbing.
All About Anchors
13/02/26 | 7pm – 9pm
w/ Will Lord
Anchors are a fundamental part of trad climbing. In this session, we’ll cover the key skills needed to build safe, reliable anchors, giving you the confidence to set up and assess them properly out on the crag.
Big Walling Day
15/02/26 | 10am – 4pm
w/ Andy Owen
Ever wondered what’s involved in getting up a multi-day big wall? Dreaming of endless, sunlit granite?
Leave this course with a full picture of what it really takes to safely and successfully climb a big wall — and start filling in the details on plans for the future.
Fear of Falling
17/02/26 | 7pm – 9:30pm
w/ Sally Kettle
Is the fear of falling holding you back when lead climbing? You’re not alone.
This session looks at where that fear comes from and gives you practical tools to manage it, helping you climb more confidently and take your leading to the new heights.
Red Pointing
20/02/26 | 7pm – 9pm
w/ Ade Nelhams
Join IFMGA Mountain Guide and Arc’teryx Ambassador Ade Nelhams for an evening of coaching and instruction focused on redpointing skills and techniques.
A fun and informative session for climbers looking to use redpointing as a way to push into harder routes, or for those planning a sport climbing trip who want to build confidence in skills such as setting up top ropes and working a sport climbing project.
Tension Board
24/02/26 | 7pm – 9pm
w/ Sally Kettle
What does a good board session actually look like? Board climbing is one of the more engaging, climbing-focused ways to train, but it can feel daunting at first and unclear how to use it effectively.
By the end of this session, you’ll feel confident structuring board sessions that suit your goals while keeping injury risk low.
Dry Tooling Induction
27/02/26 | 7pm – 9pm
w/ Ade Nelhams
Join IFMGA Mountain Guide & Arc’teryx Ambassador Ade Nelhams in the Tool Box here at Kendal Wall for a fun evening Dry Tooling.
Great for those wanting to try something different & fun, or wanting to develop their winter mixed climbing, or thinking of going ice climbing.
LancasterWall
Overhang Technique
10/02/26 | 7pm – 9pm
w/ John Kettle
Struggling on steep walls and roofs? Bouldering V1-5?
This workshop is focussed on the smartest the way you use your feet, core and arms as the wall steepens – to move as efficiently as possible and create power in strenuous positions, using your brain instead of your biceps.
Board Climbing for Beginners
13/02/26 | 7pm – 8:15pm
w/ Neil Gresham
Have you looked the training boards and wondered what they’re all about?
This workshop from Professional climber and board enthusiast Neil Gresham will cover how to use training boards and where they might fit within your climbing journey.
You want to be already bouldering around V2/3 to benefit from this workshop.
Full Body Strength for Climbers
17/02/26 | 7pm – 9pm
w/ John Kettle
Would you like more success on burly boulders, and a bigger safety margin against injury and ageing?
In this workshop (for all abilities), we’ll explore how to safely and effectively strengthen your whole body for climbing and general health, while feeling confident in the gym.
If you’re not sure where to start with strength training, this is for you.
Flexibility for Climbers
24/02/26 | 7pm – 9pm
w/ John Kettle
Having a hard time on high steps, balancy climbing and slopey problems? Don’t like yoga? Bouldering V1-5?
We’ll explore why and how some targeted flexibility work can raise your climbing performance at any age, why its’ not just about stretching, and how little you can do while still seeing improvement.
Board Climbing for Intermediates
27/02/26 | 7pm – 8:15pm
w/ Neil Gresham
Climbing boards can help you make huge gains in strength and endurance, and they’re one of the most climbing-specific ways to train if you’re looking to take your climbing to the next level.
Professional climber and board enthusiast Neil Gresham will be sharing his proven methods for using these tools effectively and safely.
This workshop is aimed at climbers currently bouldering V4–6. If that’s not you just yet, check out the Beginners version of this session instead.
PrestonWall
Rescue Techniques
06/02/26 | 7pm – 9pm
w/ Will Lord
Do you really know what to do when things go wrong at the crag?
Our very own mountaineering and climbing instructor, Will Lord, will be giving a run-down of the essential techniques every climber should have in their bag — just in case.
Indoor Intro to Trad
20/02/26 | 6:30pm – 9:30pm
w/ Andy Owen
It might be an indoor session, but there’s still loads we can cover when it comes to trad. With our featured walls to the rescue, yes — we can even place gear inside.
You’ll leave feeling more confident in the core skills of traditional climbing and ready for spring days out on the crags.
Big Walling Day
22/02/26 | 10am – 4pm
w/ Andy Owen
Ever wondered what’s involved in getting up a multi-day big wall? Dreaming of endless, sunlit granite?
Leave this course with a full picture of what it really takes to safely and successfully climb a big wall — and start filling in the details on plans for the future.
Anchor Building
24/02/26 | 6:30pm – 9:30pm
w/ Andy Owen
Leave with a confident picture of safe climbing anchors for pitched rock climbing or top roped climbing, a great primer for starting your spring season outdoors.