Northern Ireland's top Mountain Biking and Rock Climbing company. Come and meet the best instructors and coaches and enjoy the most inspirational experiences.
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Do you love mountain biking?  Live for rock climbing?  Want to experience the sheer beauty of wild mountain environments?  Do you want to be introduced to the most exciting sports and activities in existence, learn to do them better and safer?  Do you want to turn your favourite pastime into your job?  Yes! Then Rock and Ride Outdoors is the place for you!
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We are a collective of Ireland's most qualified mountain biking , rock climbing, and mountaineering instructors, hugely experienced in providing skills training, coaching, qualifications and holidays throughout the UK, Ireland and the rest of the world. Â We know how much fun our favourite outdoor sports are which is why we constantly continue to push our own limits. Â Check out the blog to see what adventures we've been up to and more importantly, the kind of adventures we can safely get you introduced to.
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We hope you find what you're looking for on the site, if not please contact us and we'll tell you all you need to know.
   
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Mountain biking is seeing an explosion in popularity in Northern Ireland and it's no surprise given the new trail centres in the Mourne Mountains and beyond coupled with some incredible natural terrain. We are incredibly proud to be the only company here able to offer the MBLA award scheme leadership qualifications. It's not all about getting qualified though, we also offer skills courses, guiding services and introductory sessions which will enhance your abilities and enjoyment of the best sport in existence whilst introducing you to some truly World Class trails.
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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
Intermediate Skills - June 8th
Cycling Ireland Gearing Up - June 15th+16th
Core Skills 1 Day - July 13th - FULL
Core Skills and Guiding with World Police and Fire Games - August 1st-10th.
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Rock and Ride Outdoors offer mountaineering courses to suit a range of needs. Whether you are a keen hill walker aiming to find a more challenging way to the summit or a weekend warrior looking to develop their scrambling skills we are able to fulfil your ambitions. Contact us for details of our navigation, mountain skills and scrambling courses as well as our guiding services throughout the Mournes, Ireland, Europe and beyond. Â Â Â
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Rock Climbing is a very natural activity and is also one of the fastest growing activities in Ireland and the UK. 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. 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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Upcoming Courses
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Next Step Rock Climbing - 9th June
Instructing and Guiding with the World Police and Fire Games 1st - 10th August.Â
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