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Welcome to Rock and Ride Outdoors, Ireland's premier collective of Rock Climbing, Mountaineering and Mountain Biking instructors. Â We provide skills training, coaching, qualifications and holidays throughout the UK, Ireland and the rest of the world. Â From our base in the stunning Mourne Mountains, County Down we can create an experience which will improve your technique and increase your enjoyment in your chosen outdoor sport.
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We offer a wide range of courses suitable for all from beginners to experts, from introductory skills right up to the National Governing Body qualifications which allow you to work as an instructor yourself.  Take a look around the site and if you have any questions please contact us.
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Our combined depth of experience has allowed us to create Irelands premier outdoor company, offering the most comprehensive range of courses available. Our passion for the outdoors is clear to see, whenever we are not instructing we are out there pushing our own limits and keeping fully involved in all the latest developments within our sports.Click on our blog to see what adventures we have been up to
Rock Climbing is a very natural activity and is also one of the fastest growing activities in Ireland and the UK. Â The challenges of tackling a vertical rock face combined with the exposure.
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Here at Rock & Ride Outdoors we offer rock climbing courses for everyone. Â From spring evenings in the Mournes to multi pitch adventure at Fair Head there is something on our rock climbing page for everyone. Whether you've never climbed before, climbed indoors or simply want to progress your skills - we can help.
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With all our rock climbing courses we aim to improve your climbing technique and give you the skills and understanding of the safety issues involved so that you can continue to progress your climbing far into the future.
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Similarly, we can offer bespoke itineraries if you have a particular objective or particular skills you want to focus on.
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We are all massive Mountain Biking fans here at Rock and Ride Outdoors and are proud to be the only company in Northern Ireland to offer the MBLA award scheme qualifications. It's not all about getting qualified though, we offer skills courses, guiding services and introductory sessions which will not only enhance your abilities and enjoyment of the best sport in existence, they'll also introduce you to some trails which are truly world class.
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Whether you're looking to be a better rider, have a great day with friends or family or become a guide, we can offer it all with a big slice of fun.
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Upcoming Courses
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TCL Training - 21st-22nd May (Fully Booked)
TCL Training - 14th-15th July
Core Skills 2 Day - 18th-19th August










