Dorset Climbing & Abseiling Experiences | Activities | Swanage

Join Jurassic Watersports in Swanage to experience the amazing Rock Climbing in Dorset! The Jurassic Coast is a mecca for activity days out and adventure weekends! Key among the adventure activities on offer is Rock Climbing! Swanage is home to some awesome Climbing spots whether you are looking for Sport Climbing, Trad Climbing or don't know the difference and just want to give it a go! 

Outdoor Rock Climbing Experiences are an opportunity to test yourself, push yourself physically and test your real world problem solving. When you book Climbing with Jurassic Watersports, you will be introduced to the core Climbing kit, get to try your hand at Climbing a variety of routes, learn to belay and hopefully try your hand at sea cliff Abseiling! 

Whether you’re new to Rock Climbing, experienced at Indoor Climbing or Bouldering, or a retired Climber looking to get back on the sea cliffs, Jurassic Watersports has something for you!

Join Jurassic Watersports in Swanage to experience the amazing Rock Climbing in Dorset! The Jurassic Coast is a mecca for activity days out and adventure weekends! Key among the adventure activities on offer is Rock Climbing! Swanage is home to some awesome Climbing spots whether you are looking for Sport Climbing, Trad Climbing or don't know the difference and just want to give it a go! 

Outdoor Rock Climbing Experiences are an opportunity to test yourself, push yourself physically and test your real world problem solving. When you book Climbing with Jurassic Watersports, you will be introduced to the core Climbing kit, get to try your hand at Climbing a variety of routes, learn to belay and hopefully try your hand at sea cliff Abseiling! 

Whether you’re new to Rock Climbing, experienced at Indoor Climbing or Bouldering, or a retired Climber looking to get back on the sea cliffs, Jurassic Watersports has something for you!

Open sessions have always been the core of our activities at Jurassic Watersports. Quite simply, we offer a session date with say 6 spaces, you book 2, a group of friends book 4, we then bring the 6 of you together to create a group to take part in your session together. These kinds of sessions are great when booking for 1 - 4 people as paying out for a private session as such a small group works out costly! We will be offering limited dates for these ‘open’ Climbing sessions in 2023, so get in touch if you would like help arranging a session. Our Private sessions offer greater flexibility over available dates, so if you are struggling to find a date that works, take a look at them as an option!

 

*Open sessions usually range up to 6 people, 12/14+

From £50 Per Person

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Our Private sessions offer you the opportunity to experience our awesome Activities, surrounded by only you and your Friends and Family! These kinds of sessions are popular with families and stag & hen groups alike. We know payment for sessions like these can be a pain with numbers changing all the time! To make it simple, our payment structure starts with a set £270 per group of 6. For groups of 12+ please get in touch to confirm pricing. Private sessions also offer greater flexibility over available dates.

 

Don't forget to checkout our NEW upgrades and ‘Add Ons’ in the tab below! We now offer some awesome GoPro & Photography packages!

From £270 Per Group

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Open sessions have always been the core of our activities at Jurassic Watersports. Quite simply, we offer a session date with say 6 spaces, you book 2, a group of friends book 4, we then bring the 6 of you together to create a group to take part in your session together. These kinds of sessions are great when booking for 1 - 4 people as paying out for a private session as such a small group works out costly! We will be offering limited dates for these ‘open’ Climbing sessions in 2023, so get in touch if you would like help arranging a session. Our Private sessions offer greater flexibility over available dates, so if you are struggling to find a date that works, take a look at them as an option!

 

*Open sessions usually range up to 6 people, 12/14+

From £50 Per Person

Our Private sessions offer you the opportunity to experience our awesome Activities, surrounded by only you and your Friends and Family! These kinds of sessions are popular with families and stag & hen groups alike. We know payment for sessions like these can be a pain with numbers changing all the time! To make it simple, our payment structure starts with a set £270 per group of 6. For groups of 12+ please get in touch to confirm pricing. Private sessions also offer greater flexibility over available dates.

 

Don't forget to checkout our NEW upgrades and ‘Add Ons’ in the tab below! We now offer some awesome GoPro & Photography packages!

From £270 Per Group

Still have questions? Find some more info on the tabs below or please just get in touch with us at Info@JurassicWatersports.co.uk and our team will answer any queries!

Still have questions? Find some more info on the tabs below or please just get in touch with us at Info@JurassicWatersports.co.uk and our team will answer any queries!

WHY WOULD I WANT TO try climbing?

Rock Climbing appeals to different people for different reasons. Climbing is what you make of it. It can be a physical workout, a mental challenge or even just a way to see some awesome views! If it's the workout you’re looking for, there aren't many other sports that can provide such a complete, full body workout! Dorset and the Jurassic Coast is home to miles of fantastic coastline and sea cliffs! With many of them, the only way to fully immerse yourself in this coastline is by Abseiling to hidden spots or Climbing to new heights! No matter if it's the physical challenge or the views that bring you to the sport, Climbing is at its core, problem solving. Finding foot holds, experimenting with body and weight positioning, it's all a head game.

 

In short, you will get to try real rock Climbing, learn to belay, challenge yourself and experience an Abseil….you know you want to!

 

If you still need some convincing, check out our Instagram or have a flick through our reviews!

 

 

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JURASSIC WATERSPORTS BELIEVE IN USING ONLY THE VERY BEST OF EQUIPMENT. FOR climbing, THAT EQUIPMENT INCLUDES:

For those of you that dont know, Jurassic Watersports is a very close knit team of professional outdoor instructors and Adventures. This is a really long winded way of saying that we all love our kit! We love new toys, shiny kit and the top of the range! This is probably why we spend so much money on kit every year, come to think of it? 

 

We have invested huge amounts in our kit to make sure both our clients and our staff are equipped with nothing but the very best! 

 

This top notch kit includes:

- Easy fitting harnesses from one of the biggest brands in Climbing, Edelrid

- Modern style Helmets from international brand CAMP

- Top quality ropes and a large selection of metalwork from our friends at Edelrid

(Jurassic Watersports is also a retailer for the brands above and many more! So if you decide you want to go for it and invest in your own Climbing kit, we’ve got you covered!)

 

If you want to see just how good our kit looks, check out our Instagram or have a flick through our reviews!

 

Instagram: @Jurassicwatersports

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OF ALL THE PROVIDERS IN THE AREA, WHY SHOULD WE CHOOSE JURASSIC WATERSPORTS?

Jurassic Watersports have some truly passionate Climbers, ready to share their knowledge and passion with you. We know the local crags well, we know where the good climbs are, where to set abseils with awesome views and we use nothing but top quality Climbing Kit. All our staff are continually monitored and kept up to date with the most modern practices, ensuring only the very highest levels of safety that we expect on all our activities!

 

If you want to see what other people think or get a peak at what's on offer, check out our Instagram or have a flick through our reviews!

 

Instagram: @Jurassicwatersports

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COASTEERING IS COOL...BUT HOW CAN WE MAKE IT BETTER? (OR MAYBE JUST MAKE A DAY OF IT?)

Rock Climbing in Swanage is pretty damn good, but we know sometimes you are looking to make more out of an activity and build an activity day or even adventure weekend. We can help with that! As you’ve probably read already, out team are professionals at planning and going on adventures! So coming up with ways to make our activities even better was easy. We just ask ourselves…”what would we do?”. This is what we came up with:

- Coasteering & Climbing Experience Days

- All day Climbing (Various locations)

- Indoor to Outdoor courses

- Tailored guided Climbing days

- 1:1 Coaching

- Dartmoor Climbing Trips

 

 

If you would like to here anymore about these options, please just get in touch with the team on info@jurassicwatersports.co.uk. Our Private sessions also come with our new ‘Add Ons’, including our new ‘GoPro & Photography’ packages!

 

GoPro Only - We will deploy two  of our 4k GoPros, 1 will be placed on one of your helmets and record the duration of your session, the other will be manned by one of your Leaders who know how to get the best shots! After your session, receive the full raw footage. 

GoPro & Photographer - Everything in the GoPro package plus we will deploy one of our team with a high quality DSLR in waterproof housing to get all the awesome shots! After your session, you will receive a copy of all footage and photos.

Full Package with Editing - All of the above plus an editing package including two cut together videos. 1 short optimised for Social Media ‘Reels’, as well as 1 full length video of your experience.

Rock Climbing appeals to different people for different reasons. Climbing is what you make of it. It can be a physical workout, a mental challenge or even just a way to see some awesome views! If it's the workout you’re looking for, there aren't many other sports that can provide such a complete, full body workout! Dorset and the Jurassic Coast is home to miles of fantastic coastline and sea cliffs! With many of them, the only way to fully immerse yourself in this coastline is by Abseiling to hidden spots or Climbing to new heights! No matter if it's the physical challenge or the views that bring you to the sport, Climbing is at its core, problem solving. Finding foot holds, experimenting with body and weight positioning, it's all a head game.

 

In short, you will get to try real rock Climbing, learn to belay, challenge yourself and experience an Abseil….you know you want to!

 

If you still need some convincing, check out our Instagram or have a flick through our reviews!

 

 

Instagram: @Jurassicwatersports

Google: Jurassic Watersports

For those of you that dont know, Jurassic Watersports is a very close knit team of professional outdoor instructors and Adventures. This is a really long winded way of saying that we all love our kit! We love new toys, shiny kit and the top of the range! This is probably why we spend so much money on kit every year, come to think of it? 

 

We have invested huge amounts in our kit to make sure both our clients and our staff are equipped with nothing but the very best! 

 

This top notch kit includes:

- Easy fitting harnesses from one of the biggest brands in Climbing, Edelrid

- Modern style Helmets from international brand CAMP

- Top quality ropes and a large selection of metalwork from our friends at Edelrid

(Jurassic Watersports is also a retailer for the brands above and many more! So if you decide you want to go for it and invest in your own Climbing kit, we’ve got you covered!)

 

If you want to see just how good our kit looks, check out our Instagram or have a flick through our reviews!

 

Instagram: @Jurassicwatersports

Google: Jurassic Watersports

Jurassic Watersports have some truly passionate Climbers, ready to share their knowledge and passion with you. We know the local crags well, we know where the good climbs are, where to set abseils with awesome views and we use nothing but top quality Climbing Kit. All our staff are continually monitored and kept up to date with the most modern practices, ensuring only the very highest levels of safety that we expect on all our activities!

 

If you want to see what other people think or get a peak at what's on offer, check out our Instagram or have a flick through our reviews!

 

Instagram: @Jurassicwatersports

Google: Jurassic Watersports

Rock Climbing in Swanage is pretty damn good, but we know sometimes you are looking to make more out of an activity and build an activity day or even adventure weekend. We can help with that! As you’ve probably read already, out team are professionals at planning and going on adventures! So coming up with ways to make our activities even better was easy. We just ask ourselves…”what would we do?”. This is what we came up with:

- Coasteering & Climbing Experience Days

- All day Climbing (Various locations)

- Indoor to Outdoor courses

- Tailored guided Climbing days

- 1:1 Coaching

- Dartmoor Climbing Trips

 

 

If you would like to here anymore about these options, please just get in touch with the team on info@jurassicwatersports.co.uk. Our Private sessions also come with our new ‘Add Ons’, including our new ‘GoPro & Photography’ packages!

 

GoPro Only - We will deploy two  of our 4k GoPros, 1 will be placed on one of your helmets and record the duration of your session, the other will be manned by one of your Leaders who know how to get the best shots! After your session, receive the full raw footage. 

GoPro & Photographer - Everything in the GoPro package plus we will deploy one of our team with a high quality DSLR in waterproof housing to get all the awesome shots! After your session, you will receive a copy of all footage and photos.

Full Package with Editing - All of the above plus an editing package including two cut together videos. 1 short optimised for Social Media ‘Reels’, as well as 1 full length video of your experience.

Why try Climbing?

Rock Climbing appeals to different people for different reasons. Climbing is what you make of it. It can be a physical workout, a mental challenge or even just a way to see some awesome views! If it's the workout you’re looking for, there aren't many other sports that can provide such a complete, full body workout! Dorset and the Jurassic Coast is home to miles of fantastic coastline and sea cliffs! With many of them, the only way to fully immerse yourself in this coastline is by Abseiling to hidden spots or Climbing to new heights! No matter if it's the physical challenge or the views that bring you to the sport, Climbing is at its core, problem solving. Finding foot holds, experimenting with body and weight positioning, it's all a head game.

 

In short, you will get to try real rock Climbing, learn to belay, challenge yourself and experience an Abseil….you know you want to!

 

If you still need some convincing, check out our Instagram or have a flick through our reviews!

 

 

Instagram: @Jurassicwatersports

Google: Jurassic Watersports

What do you supply?

For those of you that dont know, Jurassic Watersports is a very close knit team of professional outdoor instructors and Adventures. This is a really long winded way of saying that we all love our kit! We love new toys, shiny kit and the top of the range! This is probably why we spend so much money on kit every year, come to think of it? 

 

We have invested huge amounts in our kit to make sure both our clients and our staff are equipped with nothing but the very best! 

 

This top notch kit includes:

- Easy fitting harnesses from one of the biggest brands in Climbing, Edelrid

- Modern style Helmets from international brand CAMP

- Top quality ropes and a large selection of metalwork from our friends at Edelrid

(Jurassic Watersports is also a retailer for the brands above and many more! So if you decide you want to go for it and invest in your own Climbing kit, we’ve got you covered!)

 

If you want to see just how good our kit looks, check out our Instagram or have a flick through our reviews!

 

Instagram: @Jurassicwatersports

Google: Jurassic Watersports

Why choose us?

Jurassic Watersports have some truly passionate Climbers, ready to share their knowledge and passion with you. We know the local crags well, we know where the good climbs are, where to set abseils with awesome views and we use nothing but top quality Climbing Kit. All our staff are continually monitored and kept up to date with the most modern practices, ensuring only the very highest levels of safety that we expect on all our activities!

 

If you want to see what other people think or get a peak at what's on offer, check out our Instagram or have a flick through our reviews!

 

Instagram: @Jurassicwatersports

Google: Jurassic Watersports

Upgrades & Add Ons?

Rock Climbing in Swanage is pretty damn good, but we know sometimes you are looking to make more out of an activity and build an activity day or even adventure weekend. We can help with that! As you’ve probably read already, out team are professionals at planning and going on adventures! So coming up with ways to make our activities even better was easy. We just ask ourselves…”what would we do?”. This is what we came up with:

- Coasteering & Climbing Experience Days

- All day Climbing (Various locations)

- Indoor to Outdoor courses

- Tailored guided Climbing days

- 1:1 Coaching

- Dartmoor Climbing Trips

 

 

If you would like to here anymore about these options, please just get in touch with the team on info@jurassicwatersports.co.uk. Our Private sessions also come with our new ‘Add Ons’, including our new ‘GoPro & Photography’ packages!

 

GoPro Only - We will deploy two  of our 4k GoPros, 1 will be placed on one of your helmets and record the duration of your session, the other will be manned by one of your Leaders who know how to get the best shots! After your session, receive the full raw footage. 

GoPro & Photographer - Everything in the GoPro package plus we will deploy one of our team with a high quality DSLR in waterproof housing to get all the awesome shots! After your session, you will receive a copy of all footage and photos.

Full Package with Editing - All of the above plus an editing package including two cut together videos. 1 short optimised for Social Media ‘Reels’, as well as 1 full length video of your experience.

Don't forget to checkout our 'Experiences', especially our 'Coasteering & Climbing Days'! Or even get in touch about a full day Climbing trip or 1:1 coaching! No better way to spend a weekend away in Dorset than with some Adventure Activities on the Jurassic Coast! Don't take our word for it...

Don't forget to checkout our 'Experiences', especially our 'Coasteering & Climbing Days'! Or even get in touch about a full day Climbing trip or 1:1 coaching! No better way to spend a weekend away in Dorset than with some Adventure Activities on the Jurassic Coast! Don't take our word for it...

What You've Said

Did a rock climbing experience in Swanage. Fantastic, great guys, great kit and very friendly chilled out vibe. Thanks

Had the most epic afternoon yesterday! Kelvin took our group out at dancing ledge. He was awesome and super knowledgeable. One of the best experiences I've had and a must do if you enjoy a bit of adventure!

Amazing day in the sun! the instructor was really great and we had such a laugh. thank you!

What You've Said

Did a rock climbing experience in Swanage. Fantastic, great guys, great kit and very friendly chilled out vibe. Thanks

Had the most epic afternoon yesterday! Kelvin took our group out at dancing ledge. He was awesome and super knowledgeable. One of the best experiences I've had and a must do if you enjoy a bit of adventure!

Amazing day in the sun! the instructor was really great and we had such a laugh. thank you!

FAQ's

What's a private session?

Our Private sessions offer you the opportunity to experience our awesome Activities, surrounded by only you and your Friends and Family! These kind of sessions are popular with families and stag & hen groups alike.

Our private sessions also offer more flexibility regarding dates.

What are the facilities?

Are there any changing rooms or toilets?



The National Trust do on occasion place portable toilets in this carpark, however assume there won't be, in which case the closest toilets are just up the road at Putlake Farm.

What do I need to bring?

You'll need to bring a good pair of shoes with laces to wear, something with good bit of grip ideally! (You will not be ablt to take part without adequate footware) We suggest you also bring a water bottle and waterproofs/warm clothing where appropriate.


Check out the 'Joining Instructions' for full info!

Do I need to be a strong climber?

You will have a qualified Instructor to teach you everything you need to know and ‘show you the ropes’ as they say! (Pun very much intended!) We do suggest that you have a basic level of physical fitness to make sure you can fully enjoy the session. However, no prior experience of Climbing is required.

I haven't received confirmation?

The online system will send out an automatic confirmation with instructions on what you need to do. If you can’t find the confirmation email, please do check your spam/junk folder as we do some times end up in there! If you still can see anything, please email us at info@jurassicwatersports.co.uk and we will endeavour to re send.

(Technology is a nightmare!)

What are the times of your sessions?

We are open 7 days a week, if there is no time slot available that suits you, contact us at info@jurassicwatersports.co.uk and we will see if we can accommodate.


Session times are usually:

AM: 9:00-12:0

PM: 12:30-15:3

EVE: 15:30-18:30

Is there a minimum and maximum group size?

There are no strict minimum or maximum number rules, however we not be able to run sessions that are not cost effective. Group sizes can vary, but where possible we try to split groups down into smaller groups of 10 per Instructor.

Want a smaller group? Why not book a private session?

What if it's raining?

We try our best not to cancel any sessions, but sometimes the great British weather often has other ideas! If a session is cancelled by us we will look at rescheduling you in when convenient for you. Where possible, we do also offer the option of swapping to join us Coasteering instead.

Is there a minimum age?

Climbing is a very physically demanding Adventurous Activity. For our open sessions we ask all participants are over the age of 14.


We are however sometimes able to offer sessions for participants between the ages of 8 - 14. If you would like to book for child aged between 8 - 14, please get I touch with us and we will see what we can arrange!

We are licenced by the HSE (AALA) to work with under 18s.

Alternatively, you can always book a private session for you and your family.

What if the session is cancelled?

View our policy here:

'Cancellations'

FAQ's

What's a private session?

Our Private sessions offer you the opportunity to experience our awesome Activities, surrounded by only you and your Friends and Family! These kind of sessions are popular with families and stag & hen groups alike.

Our private sessions also offer more flexibility regarding dates.

What are the facilities?

Are there any changing rooms or toilets?



The National Trust do on occasion place portable toilets in this carpark, however assume there won't be, in which case the closest toilets are just up the road at Putlake Farm.

What do I need to bring?

You'll need to bring a good pair of shoes with laces to wear, something with good bit of grip ideally! (You will not be ablt to take part without adequate footware) We suggest you also bring a water bottle and waterproofs/warm clothing where appropriate.


Check out the 'Joining Instructions' for full info!

Do I need to be a strong climber?

You will have a qualified Instructor to teach you everything you need to know and ‘show you the ropes’ as they say! (Pun very much intended!) We do suggest that you have a basic level of physical fitness to make sure you can fully enjoy the session. However, no prior experience of Climbing is required.

I haven't received confirmation?

The online system will send out an automatic confirmation with instructions on what you need to do. If you can’t find the confirmation email, please do check your spam/junk folder as we do some times end up in there! If you still can see anything, please email us at info@jurassicwatersports.co.uk and we will endeavour to re send.

(Technology is a nightmare!)

What are the times of your sessions?

We are open 7 days a week, if there is no time slot available that suits you, contact us at info@jurassicwatersports.co.uk and we will see if we can accommodate.


Session times are usually:

AM: 9:00-12:0

PM: 12:30-15:3

EVE: 15:30-18:30

Is there a minimum and maximum group size?

There are no strict minimum or maximum number rules, however we not be able to run sessions that are not cost effective. Group sizes can vary, but where possible we try to split groups down into smaller groups of 10 per Instructor.

Want a smaller group? Why not book a private session?

What if it's raining?

We try our best not to cancel any sessions, but sometimes the great British weather often has other ideas! If a session is cancelled by us we will look at rescheduling you in when convenient for you. Where possible, we do also offer the option of swapping to join us Coasteering instead.

Is there a minimum age?

Climbing is a very physically demanding Adventurous Activity. For our open sessions we ask all participants are over the age of 14.


We are however sometimes able to offer sessions for participants between the ages of 8 - 14. If you would like to book for child aged between 8 - 14, please get I touch with us and we will see what we can arrange!

We are licenced by the HSE (AALA) to work with under 18s.

Alternatively, you can always book a private session for you and your family.

What if the session is cancelled?

View our policy here:

'Cancellations'