Abseiling
Abseiling is a popular and exciting activity on the local cliffs around North Wales. It involves trusting the rope and lowering yourself over the edge. We use a variety of natural cliffs for the activity that can either be easy angled or steep and high. We tailor the activity for each individual group so they get the right level of adventure. Abseiling provides the opportunity to be in exposed positions that you never thought would be possible.
Feel your heart skip a beat near the edge, then the immense satisfaction of completion
Abseiling Descent
Exciting and enthralling but very safe and controlled. Our expert instructors will set up the abseil rope so that the participants can control their own descent while also having a safety rope so that the instructor can takeover if required.
Our introductory abseils are easy angled with friendly starts. For those with more nerve there are many longer and exposed options.
Personal Challenge
This is an activity where, time and time again, we see individuals who are initially unsure and nervous, step forward to achieve more than they thought possible, encouraged by those around. An amazing feeling of satisfaction and achievement for all.
Learning Outcomes
For Outdoor Education Courses
- Use balance and accurate footwork placement to descend a cliff face
- Identify the risk in an activity and take control to keep themselves and others safe
- Use a range of different safety equipment, with guidance
- Work as a member of a team to achieve a set goal
Activity Venues
Next to the centre we use Yellow Wall, offering a short 15m abseil, and Lion Rock with some steeper options. The slate quarries have longer abseils, up to 25m, with added exposure.
Further afield we may setup abseils on Holyhead Mountain, commonly sunny and dry, down Ogwen valley or near Tremadog.
Abseiling Courses
Abseiling forms part of our outdoor education courses at Arete, it is a good half day activity. Through the outdoor adventures, and residential stay, we incorporate a range of educational benefits for the pupils. Abseiling can also be part of geography field work, looking at geology and glaciation.
Courses of all lengths available throughout the year. A dedicated and experienced instructor is allocated per group. They will tailor the outdoor education programme, that will be flexible to adjust to pupil progression and weather.
Costs: As an example, a 5 day fully catered course starts from just £235 per pupil for courses in November – February.
How to Book: Please email info@aretecentre.co.uk or use our contact form. Let us know the time of year, approximate size of course, year group and any aspirations or learning objectives you may have.
See our Primary or Secondary section from more information on our outdoor education courses. We also have a general Teachers & Leaders Guide.
All of our activities, including abseiling, can be booked as a private session for any type of group. Abseiling is a good half day activity. It is also possible to combine with one other activity for a full multi-activity day. Possible combinations include abseiling and canoeing or rock climbing.
Costs: Regardless of activity combinations, £70 per person for a full day of activity, £50 per person for half day of activity.
Minimum payment of £280 for a full day or £200 for a half day of activity.
Discounts: For groups, every 10th person can attend for free. 10% discount for schools, colleges, scouts & guides, cadets and certain youth charities.
Ratios: We run our courses at low ratios of 1:11 or less to ensure your safety and maximum participation.
Included: Safety kit, wetsuit and / or waterproofs as necessary. Transport can also be provided if you’re staying at Arete Outdoor Centre.
How to Book: Please email info@aretecentre.co.uk or use our contact form. Let us know your preferred date, approximate size of group, ages and any aspirations or learning objectives you may have.
More information: Please see our page on Adult Groups, Youth Groups or Family Activity.
We run Gold DofE Residential courses and Summer Camps during the holidays. Abseiling can form a part of this 5 day multi-activity course. The accommodation is fully catered. You will meet like-minded individuals and have a great week of adventure.
2020 Dates: 20-24 July, 17-21 August, 24-28 August.
Cost: £300 per person fully catered
How to Book: Please email info@aretecentre.co.uk or use our contact form. Let us know you preferred date.
More information: See our Gold Residential or Summer Camp page. Alternatively contact us if you have further questions.
Abseiling forms part of our outdoor education courses at Arete, it is a good half day activity. Through the outdoor adventures, and residential stay, we incorporate a range of educational benefits for the pupils. Abseiling can also be part of geography field work, looking at geology and glaciation.
Courses of all lengths available throughout the year. A dedicated and experienced instructor is allocated per group. They will tailor the outdoor education programme, that will be flexible to adjust to pupil progression and weather.
Costs: As an example, a 5 day fully catered course starts from just £235 per pupil for courses in November – February.
How to Book: Please email info@aretecentre.co.uk or use our contact form. Let us know the time of year, approximate size of course, year group and any aspirations or learning objectives you may have.
See our Primary or Secondary section from more information on our outdoor education courses. We also have a general Teachers & Leaders Guide.
All of our activities, including abseiling, can be booked as a private session for any type of group. Abseiling is a good half day activity. It is also possible to combine with one other activity for a full multi-activity day. Possible combinations include abseiling and canoeing or rock climbing.
Costs: Regardless of activity combinations, £70 per person for a full day of activity, £50 per person for half day of activity.
Minimum payment of £280 for a full day or £200 for a half day of activity.
Discounts: For groups, every 10th person can attend for free. 10% discount for schools, colleges, scouts & guides, cadets and certain youth charities.
Ratios: We run our courses at low ratios of 1:11 or less to ensure your safety and maximum participation.
Included: Safety kit, wetsuit and / or waterproofs as necessary. Transport can also be provided if you’re staying at Arete Outdoor Centre.
How to Book: Please email info@aretecentre.co.uk or use our contact form. Let us know your preferred date, approximate size of course, year group and any aspirations or learning objectives you may have.
More information: Please see our page on Adult Groups, Youth Groups or Family Activity.
We run Gold DofE Residential courses and Summer Camps during the holidays. Abseiling can form a part of this 5 day multi-activity course. The accommodation is fully catered. You will meet like-minded individuals and have a great week of adventure.
2018 Dates:
20-24 August, 27-31 August.
Cost: £295 per person fully catered
How to Book: Please email info@aretecentre.co.uk or use our contact form. Let us know you preferred date.
More information: See our Gold Residential or Summer Camp page. Alternatively contact us if you have further questions.
Activity Venues
We are located near Llanberis in North Wales, so within 10 minutes drive we have ideal beginner venues around Llyn Padarn and more advanced climbs for all levels in the Llanberis Pass – the valley between Snowdon and the Glyder mountain range. Popular slate climbing venues are based in the quarries overlooking Llanberis allowing for interesting exploration around the old quarry workings too. A short drive to the ever sunny crags of Anglesey or Tremadog allow us to find dry Welsh rock even on those days when the mountains are shrouded in mist.
