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.
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?
In 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.
Climbing & Coffee
Burren, Co. Clare
Saturday, 8th August
Saturday, 15th August
Climbing & Coffee
Ballykeeffe, Co. Kilkenny
Sunday, 2nd, 9th & 16th August
Lough Curra
Guided Hike
Sunday, 23rd August
Indoor Programmes
ClimbFit
6 Week Climbing Fitness Programme
Looking for an alternative to the gym?
Starting this October at two locations in Limerick – UL Climbing Wall and Suas Climbing Centre.
ClimbFit is a six-week beginner climbing fitness programme designed for adults who want to improve their fitness while learning an exciting new skill. Combining movement, climbing and coaching, each 90-minute session is designed to build strength, confidence, balance and endurance in a supportive, small-group environment.
No previous climbing experience is required. You’ll learn the fundamentals of indoor climbing and become an independent top rope climber while enjoying a full-body workout that’s engaging, social and rewarding.
Whether you’re looking to get fitter, try something completely different or meet like-minded people, ClimbFit is the perfect introduction to the world of climbing.
The Long Approach
Costa Blanca
23rd – 29th November 2026
A 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.