Learn-to-Climb courses at a climbing wall

Adults and teenagers new to climbing, families, workplace groups and people who want to learn before heading outdoors.

A per-person price for a multi-week course or one-off session, plus wall entry where it is not included. Some instructors later add outdoor taster days.

• Strong climbing and rope skills
• Friendly, patient teaching
• Managing a group safely

• Wall policies: many walls only allow approved or in-house instructors, so agree terms in writing
• Public liability and professional indemnity insurance that covers instruction
• Check whether licensing rules apply if you teach under-18s
• Safeguarding and first aid for groups of beginners or young people
• Evening and weekend peaks may limit when you can earn

Startup costs are typically around £500 to £2,500, depending on the equipment, insurance and any training you need. These are estimates, and your total will depend on what climbing kit and qualifications you already have.

Monthly revenue is typically around £300 to £2,000, depending on how many courses you run and your group sizes. These are estimates, and evening and weekend peaks may limit when you can earn.

Check the wall's policy, as many only allow approved or in-house instructors, and agree terms in writing. Check your instruction insurance, whether licensing rules apply if you teach under-18s, and what safeguarding and first aid you need.