Sussex Rock Climbing Experience

This Sussex Rock Climbing course is a great way to start enjoying this fantastically fun and exhilarating activity. Expert instructors will be on hand to ensure you learn only the proper techniques
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This Sussex Rock Climbing course is a great way to start enjoying this fantastically fun and exhilarating activity. Expert instructors will be on hand to ensure you learn only the proper techniques

Rock Climbing Experience Days: Enjoy a fantastic four hour rock climbing lesson in Sussex, experiencing the exhilaration of scaling the vertical face of Harrison's rock. Located in the heart of a Sussex woodland, Harrison's rock is one of the largest outdoor climbing venues in the south of England, towering above the trees at 30-40ft high.   

The expert instructors are there to guide you, every (vertical) step of the way, so no matter what your previous rock climbing experience, you will leave the session having learned something new, and with a renewed taste for adventure and the great outdoors.  Your rock climbing experience in Sussex will begin with a warm welcome before a safety briefing covering safety techniques and how to use the equipment. You will then practice how to tie the required knots and belaying with the group, before moving on to start tackling some of the easier routes to the top of Harrison's Rock. The course can be tailored to meet your own ability and aspirations for future climbing so once you've mastered the basics you instructors will challenge you to some harder climbs!

The Sussex Rock Climbing Experience makes a wonderfully thoughtful gift for outdoor adventurers, or anyone wanting a fun introduction to an exciting new hobby!

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Availability

Climbing is available in Sussex from March - October.

Dates are subject to availability.

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Requirements

Maximum Weight: 100kg/16 Stone
Minimum Age: 18 years

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Duration

Experience Duration: 4:00

Time Spent at Venue: 4:00

The climbing course will last around 4 hours.

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Group Size & Spectators

Participants: The Sussex Rock Climbing Experience is for 1 participant.

Max Group Size: 11

Spectators Allowed on Site: Yes

The group size is between 4 and 12 people.

Spectators are welcome to come and watch your spectacular climbs.

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Where is it Located

Tunbridge Wells (Kent)

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What to Wear

The Sussex centre will provide all safety equipment you may need.
Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the weather conditions.

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Weather

This Sussex Rock Climbing Experience runs in most weather conditions, but due to the fragile nature of Southern Sandstone Rock, the experience cannot take place in heavy rain.

Reviews
Chloe - Bognor Regis
  • 08/09/2020
This was a really fun and challenging rock climbing experience! Our instructor taught us some great rock climbing moves in order to help me develop on my skill as this is a new hobby of mine. My friend and I were in a group with 4 other peo...
This was a really fun and challenging rock climbing experience! Our instructor taught us some great rock climbing moves in order to help me develop on my skill as this is a new hobby of mine. My friend and I were in a group with 4 other people that were really friendly. Two people in the group were rock climbing experts. The instructor catered to everyone's abilities which was great. A brilliant day out whilst keeping fit, that I would definitely recommend.
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Madison - Brighton
  • 07/09/2020
I had a lovely instructor who encouraged me to take part in all the climbs, even if I was convinced I couldn't do it. I also learnt climbing lingo which I will definitely be using on my next climb!
Chris - Anonymous location
  • 22/09/2017
Our instructor was very professional and patient - we were very slow, so he needed to be! Felt a real sense of achievement when we reached the top. All in all, a brilliant day out!
Alex Moore - Anonymous location
  • 26/10/2016
Thank you for such a great experience, I thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon. The tuition and guidance was excellent and I will certainly be going back to try it again in the future!!
Richard - Anonymous location
  • 17/04/2016
We enjoyed our day. Great staff and well organised. The weather wasn't great and it was very muddy. It would have been useful if we had been advised to bring 2 sets of footwear, as it was super slippy on the rocks wearing mud covered traine...
We enjoyed our day. Great staff and well organised. The weather wasn't great and it was very muddy. It would have been useful if we had been advised to bring 2 sets of footwear, as it was super slippy on the rocks wearing mud covered trainers!
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Hannah - Sussex
  • 07/03/2015
A great day, friendly and helpful staff who give you the confidence to reach your potential on the climbing wall.
Naeema - Anonymous location
  • 03/11/2012
It was amazing...would definitely do it again someday!
Rich Aveyard - Anonymous location
  • 09/06/2011
Jeannie Rees - Anonymous location
  • 11/05/2011
Absolutely amazing. What a fantastic day! Excellent, thanks so much.
Victoria Brandon - Anonymous location
  • 16/09/2010
Mike Bowles - Anonymous location
  • 15/07/2010
Malcolm clamp - Anonymous location
  • 30/04/2010
Wendy Kent - Anonymous location
  • 16/04/2010
Desvinder Takhar - Anonymous location
  • 15/03/2010
My husband and I had an amazing time. Thank you.
Staff Review: Sussex Rock Climbing Experience

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As a child I loved climbing but sadly, I never continued this hobby. So, when Lucy and I got invited along for a Rock-Climbing Experience with Hatt Adventures I was overjoyed!

This Sussex Rock Climbing Experience is a 4-hour introductory lesson into climbing, during which an expert instructor teaches proper climbing techniques at Harrison’s Rock - one of the largest outdoor climbing venues in the South of England. 

When we first arrived at Harrison’s Rock, we were greeted by our super friendly guide Lou, alongside the other four people taking part in the climbing experience. It was important we got to know each other as we would all be supporting each other up the rocks (literally). It was nice to get to know everyone, as we would be spending the next 4 hours together!

Next, it was time to get into our climbing gear. We were told to wear active clothes and a suitable pair of shoes such as trainers or climbing shoes. Lucy and I borrowed some professional climbing shoes from the centre, which I was happy about as it gave us a LOT more grip on the slippery rock face.


The walk to the climbing rocks was just as spectacular as the climb itself. We trekked through a forest so rich with greenery it almost resembled a jungle, although the only animals we spotted in the bushes were dogs (not that I was disappointed). 


Once we arrived at the rocks, Lou began to teach us some of the most important climbing techniques. We started by learning the smearing technique, and we had no support harness for this! It involved using our strength and instinct to get us up the flat surface of the rock. I doubted that I would have the balance to get myself up a vertical rock with no support, but Lou helped me prove myself wrong. A few fails and awkward run-ups later, we did it! 


This was a nice way to ease us into the climbing experience, but it was only a taste of what was to come. Next, we learnt the mantelshelf technique. This involved a lot of upper body strength to pull ourselves up onto a ledge on the rock face. It was impossible to maintain any dignity whilst learning this; I know I for one lost all of mine! 


After mastering both these skills, it was time to climb. We got into our safety harnesses, and Lou made sure we were all strapped in tight. We then found out we would be split into groups of 3, with one person climbing whilst the other two acted as belayers (this is the technique climbers use to keep tension on a climbing rope so that the climber doesn’t fall). Before we climbed, we learnt how to master the all-important figure 8 knot to secure ourselves safely to the belayers. 


At the rock face, Lou made sure we always had two climbing routes to choose from, a simpler climb and a more intermediate climb if we fancied a challenge! I chose the simpler climb first, whilst Lucy tackled the more challenging one. 


Lou was there every step of the way to help if we got stuck, encouraging us to look around for any ledges we could utilise. If we wanted the climbing rope to be tighter, we would yell “take in!” for more support as we climbed. Once we reached the top, we would shout “safe!” to let the rest of the group know we made it, before throwing the rope back down whilst shouting, “rope below!”

We learnt a lot of climbing terminology on this experience, which Lou emphasised was very important when climbing in loud environments. 

Over the course of the 4 hours, we undertook 6 different climbs. There was a little waiting around whilst Lou went set up the climbs, but this ended up being a much-needed break. Climbing is a lot more tiring than I thought, and this downtime gave us the opportunity to take in the beautiful view from the rock face. 


My favourite part of the climbing experience was actually the climb named “The Dark Chimney” which I nearly didn’t take part in! Initially, I couldn’t wrap my head around how I was supposed to fit through the narrow rocks, not to mention it has a small cave hidden inside it! I am not a fan of dark spaces, so I was quite panicked about this climb. Lou convinced me to stop thinking about it and just go for it, and I’m so glad I did! 


After we had all finished our climbs, it was time to head back towards base to de-brief and put our climbing gear away. We walked back through a forest full of towering trees which was a lovely way to end our adventurous day out! 

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This climbing experience was great fun, and is the perfect excuse to get outside and make the most of time during lockdown. I would like to thank Tom for inviting Lucy and I along on this adventure. I would also like to thank Lou for being such a lovely host and making sure we felt comfortable throughout the whole experience.  


Expert Interview with Hatt Adventures

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Experience Days recently spoke to ‘Hatt Adventures’ in an interview to find out what the future holds as well as some background about the company itself. Hatt Adventures have a broad range of outdoor activities that include; kayaking, abseiling, outdoor climbing and mountaineering. We spoke to founder and director; Tom Hatt in order to find out more!

Abseiling and rockclimbingPlease explain a bit about the history of Hatt Adventures. Where did an interest in the industry stem from?

We have operated since 2005, and have steadily grown each year. The business was started by Tom Hatt who wanted to share his passion for all things adventurous with other likeminded souls. Within a year or two the business grew and Tom recruited some of his instructor friends to run the odd course when he was double-booked. The rest as they say is ‘history’. Today, we have a number of highly skilled and experienced instructors running a wide range of adventurous courses including; climbing, kayaking, abseiling, mountaineering and much more.

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How did a passion turn into a career?

Today we offer courses for a wide range of clients, from individuals to corporate events, stag and hen parties through to kid’s parties and school groups. For the office side of things the greatest challenges we face are making sure everything runs smoothly and we have a great team in myself and the two Clare’s who keep everything in shape.

Personally I love teaching the technical side of things; from complicated rope work to paddle strokes for surf and white-water activities.

Do you have any exclusive information you can share with us?

We have a couple of big projects in the pipeline, but these are top secret at present! We’ll let you know more as soon as we can. We have just launched a new climbing course and a river trip on the River Arun in Sussex.

hatt climingWhat makes your experiences unique and special for customers?

Quite simply it’s our staff and instructors! We only use the best instructors and we’d rather not run a course that will lower our standards!! This can be seen by our reviews on Trip Advisor.

What’s your most frequently asked question from customers?

Our availability; we generally get booked up a long way in advance and people always seem to leave things to the last minute. We always try and help if we can but like we said before we only use the best instructors around!

Thanks Tom for answering all our questions! If you too would like to take one of our experience challenges then follow the links below…

Abseiling Experience Sussex

Rock climbing and Abseiling Experience Sussex

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