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Offers: Mountain Skills or Rock Skills Courses

-Do Rock Skills Introduction, 04 April and the Rock Skills Intermediate on 05-06 April (Easter) and get the Intermediate course for €170 (full price is €190).

-Sign up for the Rock Skills Introduction 02 May and the Rock Skills Intermediate on 03-04 May Bank Holiday and get the Intermediate course for €170 (full price is €190)

Contact me for details.

Book and pay by selecting from my Mountain Skills or Rock Skills courses below. Choose a two day Mountain Skills 1 course, ideal for individuals or clubs to get you navigating quickly. My Mountain Skills 2 course teaches you how to navigate with a map and compass in poor visibility. I provide mountain skills 1, MS1 courses in the Wicklow Mountains, the Comeragh Mountains in Waterford and the Galtees in Limerick and Tipperary. I also run courses in The Mournes on request. My Mountain Skills or Rock Skills courses develop life long independent skills.
Visit my Navigation Courses page for more information on my Mountain Skills1 courses running in Wicklow, The Comeraghs and The Galtees. I also run Mountain Skills 2, MS2 courses in Wicklow and The Comeraghs.

Or attend one of my Rock Skills Introduction courses. Learn to tie into the rope and belay safely. Following that sign up for a Rock Skills Intermediate course. Learn how to belay a lead climber, build anchors, abseil, and much more. Learn the fundamental skills of climbing safely. My Rock Skills courses teach you the fundamental skills required to climb safely and independently. I also provide courses that can be customised to suit your needs such as Learn to Lead Climb or an Introduction to Multi Pitch Climbing.
Please feel free to contact me on my Contact Page. Read my reviews on my Reviews page. Lots more reviews on my Google Reviews page.

Mountain Skills or Rock Skills Courses Information Pages

Read more about the Mountainskills or Rockskills course details, times and meeting places at the links below. Keep Scrolling if you want to Book & Pay.

(06) Mountain Skills 2, Wicklow, 07-08 February 2026

Lots of fun walking around the mountains in the dark. Honest! Mountain Skills Two teaches you all the skills you need. Learn the skills to get you home safely if you get delayed by weather or an accident. Learn emergency procedures, how to manage steep ground and how to plan a route home in the dark.
Lots more info on my Wicklow MS2 Page.
Price €150.00 per person.
Contact me for details.
Map and Compass supplied.
Two days. 9.30am – 5.00pm approx.

(07) Mountain Skills 1, Galtees, 14-15 February 2026

The Galtees is full of great historic features. Learn to find ‘The Dugout’ and ‘Dan Breen’s Hideout’. The course is about learning to navigate, not hiking long distances! A map and compass is supplied. I emphasise using a simple process that will build your confidence and allow you to enjoy your days in the hills. We will do two simple routes over two days and concentrate on observation and relating the map to the landscape and relating the landscape to the map.
Lots more info on my Galtees MS1 Page.
Price €150.00 per person.
Contact me for details.
Map and Compass supplied.
Two days. 9.30am – 5.00pm approx

(08) Mountain Skills 1, Comeraghs, 21-22 February 2026

Visit the Comeraghs and learn to find lots of hidden features. The course is about learning to navigate, not hiking long distances! A map and compass is supplied. I emphasise using a simple process that will build your confidence and allow you to enjoy your days in the hills. We will do two simple routes over two days and concentrate on observation and relating the map to the landscape and relating the landscape to the map.
Lots more info on my Comeraghs MS1 Page
Price €150.00 per person
Contact me for details.
Map and Compass supplied.
Two days. 9.30am – 5.00pm approx.

(10) Mountain Skills 1, Wicklow, 14-15 March 2026

THIS COURSE IS FULL. Thanks K. The location is an easy drive from Dublin or any of the surrounding counties. It’s an ideal introduction to learn Mountain Navigation while hiking in Wicklow. The mountain navigation skills is about learning to navigate, not hiking long distances! I supply a map and compass for each client. I emphasise using a simple process that will build your confidence and allow you to enjoy your days in the hills. We will do two simple routes over two days and concentrate on observation and relating the map to the landscape.
Lots more info including meeting time and location on my Wicklow MS1 Page.
Price €150.00 per person.
Contact me for details.
Map and Compass supplied.
Two days. 9.30am – 5.00pm approx.

(12) Mountain Skills 1, Comeraghs, 28-29 March 2026

(13) Rock Skills Introduction, Dalkey, 04 April 2026. Easter

Rock Skills Introduction is an ideal introduction to climbing outdoors for those who have never tried it before. Because all equipment is supplied and climbing time is maximised you will learn fundamental skills and techniques quickly. You will learn how to tie into the rope and how to move efficiently and safely on rock. Enjoying your time climbing is emphasised. Every effort is made to encourage and equip the participant with the skills and enthusiasm necessary to progress to the next stage of climbing.
Lots more details on my Rock Skills Introduction Page.
Price €85.00 per person
Sign up for the Intro, 04 April and the Rock Skills Intermediate on 05-06 April and get the Intermediate course for €170 (full price is €190).
Contact me for more details.
All equipment supplied.
One day. 10.00am – 5.00pm approx

(14) Rock Skills Intermediate, Dalkey, 05-06 April 2026. Easter

The Intermediate course takes two days and builds on the climbers existing skills. You will learn rope work, anchors, top and bottom rope systems and safe belaying. So by the end of the course the student should expect to have covered all the skills necessary to set up and use a top and bottom rope, belay safely and also have had the opportunity to acquire the skills to become a competent second a lead climber.
Lots more details on my Rock Skills Intermediate Page.
Price €190.00 per person
Sign up for the Intro, 04 April and the Rock Skills Intermediate on 05-06 April and get the Intermediate course for €170 (full price is €190).
Contact me for more details.
All equipment supplied.
Two days. 9.30am – 5.00pm approx

(15) Mountain Skills 1, Wicklow, 08-09 April Midweek

This is a mid week course, Wednesday and Thursday. The location is an easy drive from Dublin or any of the surrounding counties. It’s an ideal introduction to learn Mountain Navigation while hiking in Wicklow. The mountain navigation skills is about learning to navigate, not hiking long distances! I supply a map and compass for each client. I emphasise using a simple process that will build your confidence and allow you to enjoy your days in the hills. We will do two simple routes over two days and concentrate on observation and relating the map to the landscape.
Lots more info including meeting time and location on my Wicklow MS1 Page.
Price €150.00 per person.
Contact me for details.
Map and Compass supplied.
Two days. 9.30am – 5.00pm approx.

(16) Mountain Skills 1, Wicklow, 18-19 April

THIS COURSE IS FULL. Thanks.

The location is an easy drive from Dublin or any of the surrounding counties. It’s an ideal introduction to learn Mountain Navigation while hiking in Wicklow. The mountain navigation skills is about learning to navigate, not hiking long distances! I supply a map and compass for each client. I emphasise using a simple process that will build your confidence and allow you to enjoy your days in the hills. We will do two simple routes over two days and concentrate on observation and relating the map to the landscape.
Lots more info including meeting time and location on my Wicklow MS1 Page.
Price €150.00 per person.
Contact me for details.
Map and Compass supplied.
Two days. 9.30am – 5.00pm approx.

(17) Mountain Skills 2, Comeraghs, 25-26 April

Lots of fun walking around the Comeraghs in the dark. Honest! Learn the skills to get you home safely if you get delayed by weather or an accident. Learn emergency procedures, how to manage steep ground and how to plan a route home in the dark. Take a Mountain Skills two course.
Lots more info on my Comeraghs MS2 Page
Price €150.00 per person.
Contact me for details.
Map and Compass supplied.
Two days.

(18) Rock Skills Introduction, Dalkey, 02 May 2026. Bank Holiday

May Bank Holiday Weekend: Saturday, 02 May. Rock Skills Introduction is an ideal introduction to climbing outdoors for those who have never tried it before. Because all equipment is supplied and climbing time is maximised you will learn fundamental skills and techniques quickly. You will learn how to tie into the rope and how to move efficiently and safely on rock. Every effort is made to encourage and equip the participant with the skills and enthusiasm necessary to progress to the next stage of climbing.
Lots more details on my Rock Skills Introduction Page.
Price €85.00 per person
Sign up for the Intro, 02 May and the Rock Skills Intermediate on 03-04 May and get the Intermediate course for €170 (full price is €190).
Contact me for more details.
All equipment supplied.
One day. 10.00am – 5.00pm approx

(19) Rock Skills Intermediate, Dalkey, 03-04 May 2026. Bank Holiday

May Bank Holiday Weekend: Sunday-Monday, 03-04 May. The Intermediate course takes two days and builds on the climbers existing skills. You will learn rope work, anchors, top and bottom rope systems and safe belaying. So by the end of the course the student should expect to have covered all the skills necessary to set up and use a top and bottom rope, belay safely and also have had the opportunity to acquire the skills to become a competent second a lead climber. Lots more details on my Rock Skills Intermediate Page.
Price €190.00 per person
Sign up for the Intro, 02 May and the Rock Skills Intermediate on 03-04 May and get the Intermediate course for €170 (full price is €190).
Contact me for more details.
All equipment supplied.
Two day. 9.30am – 5.00pm approx

(20) Mountain Skills 1, Wicklow, 09-10 May

(21) Rock Skills Introduction, Dalkey, 13 May, Wednesday

Wednesday 13 May. Rock Skills Introduction is an ideal introduction to climbing outdoors for those who have never tried it before. Because all equipment is supplied and climbing time is maximised you will learn fundamental skills and techniques quickly. You will learn how to tie into the rope and how to move efficiently and safely on rock. Every effort is made to encourage and equip the participant with the skills and enthusiasm necessary to progress to the next stage of climbing.
Lots more details on my Rock Skills Introduction Page.
Price €85.00 per person
All equipment supplied.
One day. 10.00am – 5.00pm approx

(22) Rock Skills Intermediate, Dalkey, 14-15 May, Thurs-Fri

Thursday-Friday. The Intermediate course takes two days and builds on the climbers existing skills. You will learn rope work, anchors, top and bottom rope systems and safe belaying. So by the end of the course the student should expect to have covered all the skills necessary to set up and use a top and bottom rope, belay safely and also have had the opportunity to acquire the skills to become a competent second a lead climber. Lots more details on my Rock Skills Intermediate Page.
Price €190.00 per person
All equipment supplied.
Two day. 9.30am – 5.00pm approx

(23) Rock Skills Introduction, Dalkey, 20 May, Wednesday

Wednesday 20 May. Rock Skills Introduction is an ideal introduction to climbing outdoors for those who have never tried it before. Because all equipment is supplied and climbing time is maximised you will learn fundamental skills and techniques quickly. You will learn how to tie into the rope and how to move efficiently and safely on rock. Every effort is made to encourage and equip the participant with the skills and enthusiasm necessary to progress to the next stage of climbing.
Lots more details on my Rock Skills Introduction Page.
Price €85.00 per person
All equipment supplied.
One day. 10.00am – 5.00pm approx

(24) Rock Skills Intermediate, Dalkey, 21-22 May, Thurs-Fri

Thursday-Friday. The Intermediate course takes two days and builds on the climbers existing skills. You will learn rope work, anchors, top and bottom rope systems and safe belaying. So by the end of the course the student should expect to have covered all the skills necessary to set up and use a top and bottom rope, belay safely and also have had the opportunity to acquire the skills to become a competent second a lead climber. Lots more details on my Rock Skills Intermediate Page.
Price €190.00 per person
All equipment supplied.
Two day. 9.30am – 5.00pm approx

(25) Mountain Skills 1, Galtees, 23-24 May 2026

(26) Mountain Skills 1, Wicklow, 06-07 June 2026

The location of the Wicklow Mountain Skills 1, MS1 course is an easy drive from Dublin or any of the surrounding counties. It’s an ideal introduction to learn Mountain Navigation while hiking in Wicklow. The Mountain Skills 1 course is about learning to navigate, not hiking long distances! I emphasise using a simple process that will build your confidence and allow you to enjoy your days in the hills. We will do two simple routes over two days and concentrate on observation and relating the map to the landscape.
Lots more info including meeting time and location on my Wicklow MS1 Page.
Price €150.00 per person.
Contact me for details.
Map and Compass supplied.
Two days. 9.30am – 5.00pm approx.

(27) Rock Skills Introduction, Dalkey, 13 June, Saturday

Rock Skills Introduction is an ideal introduction to climbing outdoors for those who have never tried it before. Because all equipment is supplied and climbing time is maximised you will learn fundamental skills and techniques quickly. You will learn how to tie into the rope and how to move efficiently and safely on rock. Every effort is made to encourage and equip the participant with the skills and enthusiasm necessary to progress to the next stage of climbing.
Lots more details on my Rock Skills Introduction Page.
Price €85.00 per person
All equipment supplied.
One day. 10.00am – 5.00pm approx

(28) Rock Skills Introduction, Dalkey, 14 June, Sunday

Rock Skills Introduction is an ideal introduction to climbing outdoors for those who have never tried it before. Because all equipment is supplied and climbing time is maximised you will learn fundamental skills and techniques quickly. You will learn how to tie into the rope and how to move efficiently and safely on rock. Every effort is made to encourage and equip the participant with the skills and enthusiasm necessary to progress to the next stage of climbing.
Lots more details on my Rock Skills Introduction Page.
Price €85.00 per person
All equipment supplied.
One day. 10.00am – 5.00pm approx

(55) Mountain Skills 2, Wicklow, 28-29 Nov 2026

Lots of fun walking around the mountains in the dark. Honest! Learn the skills to get you home safely if you get delayed by weather or an accident. Learn emergency procedures, how to manage steep ground and how to plan a route home in the dark.
Lots more info on my Wicklow MS2 Page.
Price €150.00 per person.
Contact me for details.
Map and Compass supplied.
Two days. 9.30am – 5.00pm approx.