Find your approach to the outdoors

Climbing • Hiking • Connection

Supportive outdoor experiences designed to help people build confidence, try something new and feel more at home outside.

start your approach
The First Approach
Finding Your Feet
Learning The Ropes

Start where you are

Everyone finds their own way into climbing and the outdoors.
Whether you’re trying climbing for the first time, building confidence on rock or learning new skills, The Approach will meet you where you are.

begin

The First Approach


A relaxed introduction to climbing and the outdoors for people trying something new for the first time.

Spend time on rock, learn the basics and build confidence in a relaxed, supportive environment. No previous experience needed.

why we climb

why the approach?

IIn climbing, the approach is the journey before the climb — the walk in, the preparation, the conversations and the moments where things begin to feel possible.

The Approach is about more than the first steps. It’s a journey through climbing and the outdoors: building confidence, learning new skills, finding connection and continuing to grow along the way.

Whether you’re trying climbing for the first time, building your skills, learning to lead or heading further afield, we meet you where you are and help you find your own way forward.

Small-group climbing and outdoor days designed to help you build confidence, learn at your own pace and spend more time outside.

From beginner-friendly climbing sessions to guided hikes, each date is kept relaxed, supportive and easy to join.

check out our upcoming dates
Climbing & Coffee
Burren, Co. Clare
Sunday, 7th June
Sunday, 28th June
Climbing & Coffee
Ballykeeffe, Co. Kilkenny
Saturday, 13th June
Saturday, 25th july
Canon Sheehan Loop
Guided Hike
Saturday, 4th July

The Long Approach

Costa Blanca • Autumn 2026

A sports climbing trip designed for people looking to build confidence, spend more time outdoors and experience climbing beyond Ireland.

Expect climbing, movement, connection, good food and time outside — with support every step of the way.