BESPOKE COURSES
MOUNTAIN TRAINING QUALIFICATIONS
ROCK CLIMBING COURSES
MOUNTAINEERING COURSES
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS
WOMENS ALPINE ADVENTURE CLUB
Welcome to
Leading Edge
For Sam Leary and Cath Wilson of Leading Edge mountaineering and rock climbing, being in the mountains is all about having a great time, in a wonderful place and sharing that with others. If you have a passion for the outdoors on any level (Rock Climbing, Mountaineering, summer or winter, scrambling or even family days) and are wanting to develop your skills and/or confidence Leading Edge can definitely help you (Eryri, Snowdonia, North Wales, Pembrokeshire, Scotland).
Plan your next outdoor adventure with
Leading Edge
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Do explore the website for lots of great opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Taking bookings now for all courses in 2025 or pick your own with a personalised bespoke experience at dates that suit you.
2025 Summer Mountain Leader training and assessment courses are booking up already along with the Rock Climbing Instructor qualification, feel free to get in touch if you have any questions or queries regarding these excellent awards.
Would you like to start or improve your trad climbing?
Contact us for bespoke Trad climbing and climbing coaching in Snowdonia.
Now taking bookings for our May 2025 Pembrokeshire sea cliff climbing courses. Check out the sea cliff climbing page for more info.
Women’s Alpine Adventure Club Winter Meet 2025: Details on the WAAC page in the courses menu. 2025 dates are selling out fast.
🎁 Looking for a Christmas or birthday present? A Leading Edge Adventure Voucher, a tailored made course for the one/s you love? You will receive a colourful, printable PDF which can be given on the day. Email for more information.
Mountain Training Qualifications
Sam Leary and Cath Wilson from Leading Edge are very passionate about education and personal development, they can help you if you would like to gain accreditation or qualifications, Rock Climbing Instructor RCI, Mountain Leader Summer ML, Eryri, Snowdonia, North Wales.
Rock Climbing Instructor
Mountain Leader (Summer)
Courses, awards and qualifications
Leading Edge offers courses, awards and qualifications in hill walking, mountaineering and rock climbing. The majority take place in Snowdonia, North Wales, with the exception of winter specific ones which are held in Scotland.
Leading Edge would love to help you get the most from your days in the mountains, all you need is the desire and motivation to learn, let Sam Leary and Cath Wilson do the rest.
Leading Edge also run professional development workshops for:
Mountain Training Association
Association of Mountaineering Instructors
Would you like to experience
any of the following?
Bespoke
Guided Rock Climbing
Introduction to Multi Pitch Climbing
Introduction to Trad Climbing
Introduction to Lead Climbing
Lead Climb Coaching
Sea Cliff Climbing
Problem Solving for Climbers
Guided Walking
Guided Scrambling
Introduction to Scrambling
Roped Scrambling
Womens Alpine Adventure Club
Winter Skills
Winter Mountaineering