Rock Climbing at Bowles Rocks

Summary

Bowles is one of the best climbing venues in the Southeast and is the only UK based outdoor centre with its own natural cliff face suitable for climbing. We use our extensive experience and copious enthusiasm to run rock climbing courses for all abilities and ages.

The rocks are almost always open to climbers who know what they are doing, we charge a small fee which goes towards managing the rocks and supporting the charity the Bowles Rocks Trust which helps young people.

For beginners, treat yourself, (or someone else, perfect birthday presents) to an inspirational course.

We offer a number of climbing courses including beginner’s courses, moving outside courses, sandstone climbing technique course, private one on one lessons and even birthday experiences for the budding climber.

The climbing courses take place at our unique, beautiful sandstone crag set on the Kent and Sussex border.

Day courses run from 9.30am to 4.30 pm, Private lessons are normally booked at an hourly rate. Please telephone to book – 01892 665665

We provide all equipment, except rock climbing shoes; bring a packed lunch.

Top Tips

If you are new to climbing or finding your way outdoors, book a lesson with an instructor who will soon bring you up to speed.
You don’t need much gear to climb outside on sandstone, just a rope, two harnesses, some karabiners, a couple of slings and a belay device.
If you take to climbing, buy your own comfortable climbing shoes, they should be flexible and not painful.
Bowles is a great place to climb in the summer evenings, the car park is so close to the crag that you can get loads of climbs in a short time.
Bowles Rocks faces south – this makes it quick to dry after rain and a sun trap in the summer.
Check out the sandstone tips and the guide to the rocks for more info on climbing at Bowles.

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