1st Training Meet

14th Mar 2026 - 15th Mar

Location
Swanage
Contact for questions or booking changes: meets@wessexmc.org.uk

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Description:

Shake the cobwebs out for outdoor climbing in the new year. Can also include navigation training if people want that.

Scope of the training will depend on what people ask for. Past sessions have included: Placing trad gear, building anchors, sport leading and threading a sport anchor, trad leading, belaying a leader, bringing up a second, abseiling, prussiking up a rope, hauling and some rescue techniques.

Members are recommended to look at the links and videos on the Skills Training and Equipment Use page.

It's usual to meet in one of 3 carparks at about 10am on the Saturday.

Durlston Country Park BH19 2JL for Subluminal, Boulder Ruckle and Cattle Troughs

Spyway Carpark BH19 3HG for Guillemot, Dancing Ledge and Hedbury.

Worth Matravers Carpark BH19 3LE for Seacombe and Winspit .

Most people commute each day. Some with further to travel may camp locally.

Costs:

Nil. Please sort own accom or transport if required.