About Us
Gritstone Adventure Activities Ltd was founded in the Peak District in 2013 to deliver Outdoor Training Courses and Outdoor Activities to Adults and Children of any ability.
Our key promise is that the emphasis of both our Activities and Training Courses is enjoyment, while learning developmental or technical skills in the process. We always cater directly to the needs of our clients; whether they wish to learn new outdoor skills or just have fun for the day – and courses are always tailored to the requirements of the group or individual; Gritstone Adventure Activities Ltd will be pleased to accommodate.
To book please email us at al@gritstoneadventures.co.uk
Who We Are…
Formed in 2013 we are a company committed to delivering the highest quality outdoor activities and training, in the Peak District National Park, UK. We pride ourselves on delivering tailor made activities and training to suit the needs of the client – regardless of their experience, fitness or ability.
Gritstone Adventures was formed by lifelong outdoor enthusiast, Al Cash over ten years ago. Al is a former British Army Solider and former secondary school teacher who combines his adventurous experience with his teaching ability to deliver highly effective and enjoyable training and outdoor adventures.
Al is a qualified Mountain Leader, Rock Climbing Instructor, Cave Leader and Mountain Bike Leader. As well as being a qualified teacher (PGCE), Al is also a qualified Industrial Rope Access Technician and Derbyshire Cave Rescue Team Member.
Above all, Al believes in the power of the outdoors to enhance our lives, our wellbeing and our health. The most important thing for Al is that Gritstone customers go home satisfied that they have learned new skills, but also have had a great time with long lasting happy memories of their adventures or training.
Email us on al@gritstoneadventures.co.uk 07812713153
Dan…
Dan is a highly accomplished climber across all disciplines who lives and breathes climbing. A Rock Climbing Development Instructor (RCDI), Dan can take you on the complete climbing journey from beginner to Lead Climber. Great with people, Dan’s calm, approachable and friendly manner epitomises the Gritstone Adventures instructional ethos.
He holds a First Class Honours Degree in Outdoor Activity Leadership and Coaching on top of various Mountain Training and Cave Leader awards including the Rock Climbing Development Instructor, Development Climbing Coach, Climbing Wall Development Instructor and Local Cave and Mine Leader award.
He has worked with many organisations including the British Mountaineering Council, and has coached people of all abilities in climbing, from first time beginners to GB Youth and GB Paraclimbers competing on an international standard.
Email us on al@gritstoneadventures.co.uk 07812713153
Chris
A cave specialist, Principal Instructor Chris is as happy underground as he is on the surface. However, Chris is equally as expert climbing the cliffs of the Peak District or paddling it’s waterways. With his infectious enthusiasm and his approachable down to earth Yorkshire attitude, you’ll have a memorable and very enjoyable adventurous day out.
Chris started climbing, caving and boating as a participant over 25 years ago whilst working as a Youth Worker. Having an insanely contagious interest in the outdoors he decided to begin gaining qualifications as an Outdoor Instructor to help share the joy and excitement and enable others to participate in some of the amazing outdoor activities that he enjoys. It seemed pertinent then to promote health and wellbeing through an active outdoor lifestyle.
Climbing craggy gritstone and limestone edges, exploring underground cave and mine systems and networks, negotiating water problems, hillwalking and bushcraft skills are just some of the outdoor activities that Chris enjoys participating in and delivering.
Email us on al@gritstoneadventures.co.uk 07812713153
What we offer…
We offer a range of tailor made outdoor activities and training in the Peak District National Park:
Call or email 07812713153 al@gritstoneadventures.co.uk
FAQs
Why Choose Us?
We have 10 years of experience in taking people into the outdoors for adventure. Our instructors are all highly qualified local experts who are selected not only for their vast experience, but also for their calm, approachable manner and ability to relate well to people. We are out to have fun and you’ll have a great day out with us.
We are absolute beginners – is this the right company for our group?
Yes – we specialise in introducing people to outdoor activities for the first time. We understand that there will be a mix of ability in your group and we are every well used to dealing with this – everyone will get a lot from your booking.
Can you tailor the booking to our needs?
Yes, this is what we do. Our activities have structure but are very flexible and really, all of our activities and training courses are flexible and adaptable. This is your day, not ours.
Where will we do the activities?
We have a range of venues around the Peak District but none of them are more then a 30 minute drive from each other and some are just a five minute drive apart.
“Amazing experience outdoor climbing! We came as a couple and had some experience although this was our first proper experience of outdoor climbing.”