Bespoke Private Guiding
Your Adventure, Your way
This is your day, built entirely around you.
A bespoke private day is the ultimate way to learn and explore. Instead of a fixed group course, you get an expert, qualified instructor (Jamie) all to yourself. We will design the perfect day based on your specific goals, your pace, and your ambitions.
Whether you're a family looking for a memorable first adventure, an indoor climber wanting 1-to-1 coaching, or an experienced walker ready to master navigation, this is the most effective and rewarding way to be in the outdoors.
Why Book a Private Day?
A bespoke day is an investment in a high-quality, personal experience. You get 100% of my attention, which means we can focus entirely on what you want to achieve.
1:1 Expert Instruction: This is the fastest way to make progress. As a Rock Climbing Development Instructor (RCDI) and Development Coach, I can provide in-depth, 1-to-1 coaching, analyse your movement, and help you build skills far more quickly than in a group setting.
Go at Your Pace: There's no pressure to keep up with a group or wait for others. The entire day is set to your speed, your energy levels, and your ambitions.
Total Flexibility: Want to focus on one single skill all day? Need to start a bit later? Want to build a day around your family's needs? No problem. The day is yours to shape.
Ideas for Your Bespoke Day
A bespoke day can be anything you want it to be. Here are a few popular examples:
1. For First-Timers & Families
A Private Intro to Rock: Learn the basics of climbing and abseiling in a relaxed, supportive environment, just for your group.
The Ultimate Family Adventure: A fun-filled half-day of climbing, scrambling, and weaselling, tailored perfectly to your family's ages and abilities.
2. For Climbers
1:1 Performance Coaching: As a Development Coach, I'll analyse your movement and help you break through that grade barrier (indoors or out).
Go from Indoor to Outdoor: A full day dedicated to transferring your skills to real rock. We'll cover building anchors, ropework, and crag safety.
A Private "Learn to Lead" Course: Learn to lead sport or trad at your own pace, with 1:1 instruction
3. For Hill Walkers & Navigators
1:1 Navigation Masterclass: A full day to take you from a total beginner to a confident navigator, or to master advanced/night navigation.
A Guided 'Epic Tors' Day: Want to tackle a 20km Dartmoor challenge without the stress of navigating? I'll lead the way.
Scrambling Adventure: Let's go "hands-on" and tackle some of Dartmoor's best scrambles.
Pricing & Booking Zones
I am a Plymouth-based instructor. To provide the best and most flexible service to my clients, my private guiding rates are based on location.
This allows me to offer high-value, flexible half-day sessions at my local crags, while ensuring I can cover my travel time for destinations further afield.
Local Zone (Plymouth & West Dartmoor)
For sessions at our local venues, including The Dewerstone, Sheeps Tor, Princetown (for nav), or indoor walls in Plymouth.
We are delighted to offer both half-day and full-day options in this zone.
Bespoke Half Day (3-4 hours):
£160
Bespoke Full Day (6-7 hours):
£280
Travel Zone (Exeter, Torbay & East Dartmoor)
For destinations including Haytor, Hound Tor, Torbay sea cliffs, or indoor walls in Exeter.
To account for instructor travel time, there is a full-day minimum booking for all private sessions in this zone.
Bespoke Full Day (6-7 hours):
£280
All Private Guiding Includes:
Exclusive instruction for 1 or 2 people (price is the same).
All specialist safety equipment (helmets, harnesses, ropes, etc.).
Want to book for a larger private group? No problem! Please get in touch for a bespoke quote, as pricing and instructor ratios will vary based on the activity.
How to Book Your Day
Ready to plan your perfect adventure? The booking process is simple:
Get in Touch: Use the enquiry form to tell me your idea, what you'd like to do, and your preferred dates.
We Plan: I'll reply (usually within 24 hours) to discuss your goals, confirm the location, and create a plan for our day.
Confirm Your Date: I'll send you a private payment link to secure your date. Once paid, your adventure is locked in!