Testimonials

“Holly has a wealth of climbing instruction and coaching experience across a wide range of diverse students. She is 100% focused on helping climbers to improve their knowledge, skills and technique and is now applying all her training and learning in the delivery of these two qualifications. Holly combines a passion for climbing with a well developed teaching style that takes full account of individual learning preferences; she is calm, encouraging, analytical and fun to be with. Personally I benefited enormously from Holly’s mentorship as I progressed through the RCI and RCDI qualifications, taking valuable learning from assisting in sessions, and watching her teach and coach. She’s helped me on my way in developing my second career, you won’t regret booking Holly to help your progression.”

- Hugh, Climbing Instructor & Mountain Leader, April 2025

“Holly is such a great instructor. She is patient and kind, and immediately makes you feel safe and comfortable when you’re learning to climb. It’s incredible how well Holly can notice your strengths and tailor the session accordingly so you feel challenged whilst also feeling very comfortable. My climbing confidence has grown massively after just a short time with Holly and I can’t wait for another session with her. Highly recommend to anyone learning to climb or looking to improve their skills!”

- Polly, November 2024

“I've known Holly for a few years now and she has help me greatly to improve both as a climber but also in my personal journey to become an instructor myself. From getting out on real rock in various trips to helping me with my trad climbing skills and anchor building Holly is always a friendly and passionate coach with great empathy and intuition. I've learned much from her and will continue to do so!”

- Kostas, October 2024

“Holly took me out for my first (and second!) trad climbing experiences. She taught me how to lead trad, from placing protection to important techniques for trad climbing to setting up anchors. She’s super knowledgeable, friendly, patient and I would definitely recommend her to anyone in need of a coach!”

- Elizabeth, September 2024

“Holly is an amazing climbing instructor and has helped me massively with my technique and helping me to get comfortable with falling when lead climbing. Holly is very calm, kind and easy to get on with - I would definitely recommend working with Holly towards your climbing goals!”

- Megan, August 2024

“Holly is a great climbing coach who has made every session fun and informative! My partner and I have taken a few lessons from her lead climbing course, and even though we are at different climbing levels, she is great at adjusting her teaching style to fit each person's needs. Because of this, we both walked away feeling so much more confident.
As someone who suffers from a fear of heights, I really appreciate how Holly was able to make me feel more comfortable which allowed me the chance to actually enjoy climbing. She’s always encouraging and provides clear, actionable feedback.
So whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your skills, Holly is able to make the learning process both fun and rewarding. I can't recommend Holly enough!”

- Jonathan, July 2024

“Holly is a fantastic climbing coach who is always responsive, approachable, knowledgeable and patient. Moreover, she is able to adapt her teaching style to suit different students’ level and needs.
My partner and I have completed Holly’s comprehensive lead climbing course, which was extremely helpful. By the end of the session, my partner and I both feel much more confident climbing and belaying, despite that we have very different level of climbing experience.
I have also signed up for one to one sessions with Holly. She was able to quickly pinpoint my strength and development areas, while establishing action plans to help me work towards my long term climbing goals.
I have really enjoyed all the sessions with Holly and I would highly recommend her for climbers of all levels!”

- Ellen, July 2024

“I have had a number of coaching sessions with Holly. Ranging from falling practice, improver technique sessions to a personalised coaching and training plan, which has been absolutely amazing. She identified some bad habits I have developed over the years, analysing them, suggesting better and more efficient moves and techniques. Holly is an excellent climbing coach. She is really knowledgeable, fun, easy to talk to, encouraging and has this calming and methodical approach to our sessions which always seem to get the best out of me!”

- Daniela, October 2023

“I value Holly for her knowledge and calm and positive approach. Her support and contagious enthusiasm for climbing motivates me to achieve something I would have initially thought was beyond my capabilities. I am really excited to see my progress with climbing when I compare myself where I was and where I am now. I would not be able to achieve this without Holly” 

- Anna, September 2023

“A really positive experience and I have had a consistently wonderful time both today and our indoor lesson. 10/10 would do again ” 

- Hamish, August 2023

“Felt as though I progressed a lot over the 4 hours and it was very enjoyable. You came across as very calm which instantly put me at ease. The course was delivered at a good tempo. Learnt lots and what we were taught was explained well and made sense, so I never felt too overwhelmed with information"

- Karen, February 2023

“Awesome session with Holly ***** If you are looking for an instructor that is calm, patient and understanding and that will guide you according to your needs, please get in touch with Holly!"

- Marie, October 2022

“Fantastic climbing trip with Holly, who instructed my teenage daughter at Harrison's Rocks. Holly encouraged her to work out suitable holds, was very supportive and patient, and great company for the day. Really recommend her service."

- Carole, July 2022

“I did an amazing trip to Portland with Holly! It was my first outdoors climbing experience and she made it perfect for me. Felt super safe and confident that I was under the best instructions! Will definitely be doing more trips with her. Thank you!!!”

- Antonella, May 2022

“I had an amazing day of climbing outside with Holly! It was my first embark outdoors and I was completely satisfied after today! She is very concerned with safety for her climbers and respecting the environment we are climbing in, while giving you an opportunity to have fun with the routes at the same time. Was a very fun time!"

- Natalie, October 2021

“Holly was very calm and confident and made participants feel at ease whilst absorbing new information/techniques for lead climbing. She was empathetic to concerns or questions from participants and very thorough making sure participants repeated exercises until the learnings had sunk in, but without being pushy or harsh."

- Katherine, September 2021

“Holly is an amazing instructor! After my first not-so-great attempt at climbing with another instructor, I’ve taken her course and fell in love with climbing. From teaching the basics of tying-in to belay and actually climbing to listening and addressing all the concerns, she’s simply great and I couldn't have asked for a better teacher! She makes me feel safe and is happy to chat through any concerns but is also great at pushing me to get better. Holly's very warm and personable, not to mention climbing (and chatting) with her is great fun and I can't wait to climb with her again!”

- Zuz, April 2021

“I would definitely recommend you to my friends, you are very good at what you do and are able to work with people based on their needs. You were very insightful, warm, empathic and friendly throughout the day. You were very patient with me as well.”

- Siddrah, August 2020

“Holly has been so patient, clear, supportive, fun and worked to each of our styles, heights and climbing abilities. Especially with my husband’s issue with heights as we’ve moved from bouldering to top roping. 
She’s been excellent at teaching the rope and safety skills, giving confidence on the rock and been flexible with finding routes or other practice activities to suit what we needed to learn practice to gain that confidence. We feel very safe in her hands.”

— Lucy, July 2020

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