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Discover Your Next Adventure with Beyond the Ascent
At Beyond the Ascent, we specialize in creating unforgettable outdoor experiences for adventurers of all levels. Whether your passion lies in climbing, biking, or hiking, our expert guides are here to help you explore, challenge yourself, and discover what lies beyond the ordinary.
Every journey with us is crafted around you. From scenic mountain walks to multi-day climbing development courses, we take the time to understand your goals and design a bespoke adventure that’s perfectly suited to your skills, interests, and aspirations.
We don’t offer instant bookings — and that’s by design. By working directly with you, we ensure every detail is personalized, every route is chosen with care, and every experience is truly one of a kind.
Your adventure starts here — let’s create something extraordinary together.
Climbing, Scrambling & Mountaineering
Learn to Lead – Take Your Climbing Further
Learning to climb outdoors is one of the most rewarding ways to take your skills to the next level. At Beyond the Ascent, we offer a Learn to Lead Course designed to equip you with all the essential techniques for climbing independently outside.
You’ll gain hands-on experience in:
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Placing and assessing protection
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Building secure belays
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Managing ropes and communication
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Making sound decisions on real rock
Each course is fully tailored to your experience and goals, ensuring focused and personal instruction. To provide the highest level of safety and guidance, we limit bookings to a maximum of two clients per guide.
Guided Scrambling Adventures
Scrambling is one of the most exhilarating ways to travel through the mountains — tackling exciting ridges and weaving your way between peaks on adventurous terrain.
Our guided scrambling days are designed for those looking to explore iconic routes and classic lines. Whether it’s Pinnacle Ridge in the Lake District or one of Wales’ legendary scrambles like Cneifon Arete or Nor’ Nor’ Groove, the choice is yours. Tell us your dream route, and we’ll make it happen.
Scrambling Skills Course
Want to gain the confidence to go scrambling independently? Our Scrambling Skills Course will help you build a solid foundation for safe and enjoyable days in the mountains.
You’ll learn key skills including:
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Route finding and navigation
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Reading and interpreting guidebooks
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Anchor selection and ropework fundamentals
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Risk management and movement efficiency
By the end of the course, you’ll have the knowledge and ability to take on your own scrambling adventures with confidence.
Walking, Navigation & Wild Camping
Guided Group Walks Across the UK
Join us for unforgettable guided walks across some of the UK’s most stunning landscapes. Whether you’re looking for a relaxed two-hour evening walk to meet new people and explore new places, or a full-on 24-hour endurance challenge that pushes your body and mind to the limit, we’ve got something for everyone.
We’re always adding exciting new routes, but here are a few of our most popular guided walks:
England
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Helvellyn (by day or by night)
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Yorkshire Three Peaks
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Scafell Pike
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Kentmere Horseshoe
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High Street
Wales
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Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon)
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The Glyders
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Moel Siabod
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Carnedd Llewelyn
Scotland
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Ben Nevis
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Aonach Mòr
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Ben Alder
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Ben Macdui
If you have a particular mountain or route in mind, we’d love to make it happen. Simply get in touch and we’ll tailor the experience to suit your goals.
Wild Camping Skills
Take your adventures further with our Wild Camping Skills Course, designed to give you the confidence and knowledge to enjoy the wilderness safely and responsibly.
You’ll learn essential outdoor skills such as:
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Choosing a safe and suitable campsite
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Setting up camp with weather conditions in mind
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Water filtration and purification
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Lightweight meal planning and stove use
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Responsible camping and Leave No Trace principles
By the end of this course, you’ll be ready to plan and enjoy your own independent wild camping adventures with confidence.
Navigation & Map Reading Courses
Build your confidence and independence in the outdoors with our Navigation & Map Reading Courses. Whether you’re completely new to navigation or looking to refine advanced skills, we offer tailored courses to suit all levels.
If you’ve never used a map and compass before, our Intro to Navigation Course provides the perfect foundation — giving you the building blocks to explore safely and confidently.
For those ready to take things further, our Advanced Navigation Courses can include:
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Understanding weather forecasts and planning routes
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Reading and interpreting terrain features
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Navigating away from marked paths
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Adapting routes to changing weather and time
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Navigating in complex terrain or poor visibility
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Relocating and reorienting when lost
Every course is bespoke to your experience and goals, ensuring you get the most practical and relevant learning for your next adventure.
Mountain Biking & Bikepacking Adventures
Tailored Mountain Biking Experiences
Whilst we predominantly deliver our biking courses and guided rides in the Lake District, our guides have extensive knowledge of trails across the UK. Our aim is simple — to deliver exceptional rides that match the ability and ambitions of every group, ensuring an unforgettable day out on the trails.
We offer full-day and half-day experiences, tailored entirely to you. Whether you’re looking for a relaxed scenic ride or a challenging day in the mountains, we’ll create the perfect adventure. Every trip is custom-built around your group’s goals, fitness level, and interests.
Multi-Day Mountain Biking Trips
Experience the Lake District like never before on one of our multi-day biking adventures. These trips are a fantastic way to explore the area’s breathtaking landscapes — at your own pace. Days can be as long or as short as you wish, and if you’d like to include time to explore local attractions or villages, we’ll make it happen.
Popular routes include:
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Ambleside to Coniston
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Coast to Coast
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High Street Ridgeline
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Borrowdale Tour
What’s Included
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Expert guiding throughout your trip
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Comfortable accommodation
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Breakfast each morning
What’s Not Included
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Lunches and evening meals
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Transport to and from the start point
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Return transport if you’re unable to cycle back
What We Provide
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All logistics arranged for your trip
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Movement of overnight bags as needed
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Guidance from start to finish
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Recommendations for great places to eat and explore
Bikepacking Adventures
For those seeking true independence and adventure, our Bikepacking Trips offer the ultimate experience. Bikepacking combines the thrill of mountain biking with the freedom of wild camping — loading your bike with everything you need for an overnight journey.
Trips can range from a two-day introduction to multi-day expeditions of up to five days (or even longer if you’ve got the time off work!).
What’s Included
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A fully tailored itinerary to suit your goals and experience level
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Hands-on instruction covering:
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Equipment setup and packing
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Overnight stays in tents, bivvy bags, or bothies
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Cooking options — from pub meals to stove-cooked suppers
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For first-time adventurers, we also offer equipment hire, including:
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Bike bags
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Stoves
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Tents
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Bivvy bags or tarps
Whether you’re looking for a gentle introduction or a full-scale multi-day challenge, we’ll help you craft the perfect adventure on two wheels.
