The Rock Centre

The Rock Centre was established in 1979 and is now based at Finlake Leisure Park, Chudleigh. Their aim is to provide a friendly, professional and safe experience while endeavouring to create the most amenable environment possible for participants. They offer a choice of venues from limestone sea cliffs to majestic granite tors with breath taking views across the unique landscape of the Dartmoor National Park.

Working with small, manageable groups enables students to gain the most from their visit. Little time is wasted sitting around waiting for turns. Climbing and abseiling groups work with one instructor to four pupils. Abseiling is a skill which can be learnt by anybody. Abseiling is an exhilarating, challenging and fun part of climbing, mountaineering and potholing and even timid participants can become proficient quickly. Rock Climbing demands very different skills from abseiling. Natural ability coupled with determination and a positive approach, will result in success. The novice routes used to introduce rock climbing are carefully chosen to provide challenge and excitement while still remaining within the capabilities of participants. Indoor Climbing is one of the fastest growing activities and The Rock Centre offer introductory sessions with experienced instructors or more advanced sessions for experienced climbers. Caving can evoke some fear in the minds of first time cavers. Sessions are therefore approached with sympathetic and patient understanding and plenty of encouragement. The two

local caves used are Pridhamsleigh and Bakers Pit which offer numerous routes and are ideal for novices, while still providing an excellent caving experience. Caving groups need to be small ensuring easy communications, good group management and safety procedures. This is normally one instructor to a maximum of five or six students, with an extra assistant instructor where necessary.

 The Rock Centre also offers Tree Top Adventure courses; a new extreme adventure in the branches high above the ground. Spend a fun filled session moving from tree to tree on zip slides, Tyroleans, cable bridges, airy platforms, and balance beams. Enjoy bird’s eye aerial views in complete safety from a unique and thrilling vantage.

 The Rock Centre also operate a Mobile Climbing Wall that provides an excellent facility with ten routes of varying difficulty. The wall allows schools to enjoy the climbing experience without the need for travel arrangements and guarantees as much climb time as possible for your group. Bouldering is another activity that provides an excellent warm up exercise and learning resource that is particularly useful on wet days or dark evenings.

Key information

•AALA licensed
•CRB Checked instructors
•Full insurance and risk assessments
•Qualified Experienced Instructors
•Local, National and International Coverage

The Rock Centre, Chudleigh, Devon TQ13 0EE

The Rock Centre was established in 1979 and is now based at Finlake Leisure Park, Chudleigh. Their aim is to provide a friendly, professional and safe experience while endeavouring to create the most amenable environment possible for participants. They offer a choice of venues from limestone sea cliffs to majestic granite tors with breath taking views across the unique landscape of the Dartmoor National Park.

Working with small, manageable groups enables students to gain the most from their visit. Little time is wasted sitting around waiting for turns. Climbing and abseiling groups work with one instructor to four pupils. Abseiling is a skill which can be learnt by anybody. Abseiling is an exhilarating, challenging and fun part of climbing, mountaineering and potholing and even timid participants can become proficient quickly. Rock Climbing demands very different skills from abseiling. Natural ability coupled with determination and a positive approach, will result in success. The novice routes used to introduce rock climbing are carefully chosen to provide challenge and excitement while still remaining within the capabilities of participants. Indoor Climbing is one of the fastest growing activities and The Rock Centre offer introductory sessions with experienced instructors or more advanced sessions for experienced climbers. Caving can evoke some fear in the minds of first time cavers. Sessions are therefore approached with sympathetic and patient understanding and plenty of encouragement. The two

local caves used are Pridhamsleigh and Bakers Pit which offer numerous routes and are ideal for novices, while still providing an excellent caving experience. Caving groups need to be small ensuring easy communications, good group management and safety procedures. This is normally one instructor to a maximum of five or six students, with an extra assistant instructor where necessary.

The Rock Centre also offers Tree Top Adventure courses; a new extreme adventure in the branches high above the ground. Spend a fun filled session moving from tree to tree on zip slides, Tyroleans, cable bridges, airy platforms, and balance beams. Enjoy bird’s eye aerial views in complete safety from a unique and thrilling vantage.

The Rock Centre also operate a Mobile Climbing Wall that provides an excellent facility with ten routes of varying difficulty. The wall allows schools to enjoy the climbing experience without the need for travel arrangements and guarantees as much climb time as possible for your group. Bouldering is another activity that provides an excellent warm up exercise and learning resource that is particularly useful on wet days or dark evenings.

Key information

• AALA licensed
• CRB Checked instructors
• Full insurance and risk assessments
• Qualified Experienced Instructors
• Local, National and International Coverage