Climb When Ready is a Scout Team in West Sussex Scouts that champions Climbing and Abseiling in Scouting.


We offer instructor training, scout permit assessments, event planning and climbing trips.
Training Courses Offered
Abseiling / Climbing Wall Instructors Course
For people wishing to take members of the Scout Association abseiling on towers or climbing on artificial walls. This covers the basics of the Scout rules and is suited for complete novices and existing climbers alike. This is a one day course.
Southern Sandstone Instructors Training
For people who have attended the ‘Abseiling / Climbing Wall Instructors Course’ or have experience of climbing / abseiling, and wish to take members climbing on Southern Sandstone outcrops. This builds upon the knowledge gained on the Climbing Wall Instructors course.
Natural Top Rope Instructors Training
For people who have attended the ‘Southern Sandstone Instructors Course’ or have experience in setting up belays and wish to gain experience in single pitch climbing. This builds upon skills learned on the Southern Sandstone course and takes place in the Peak District.
Latest News
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March 21, 2026Climb When Ready: 2026 Training Courses Now Open for Booking
Are you ready to take your Scouts to new heights in 2026? The Climb When Ready team is excited to announce our latest programme ofRead more -
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April 25, 2025Shackleton ESU – Mountain Activity Camp 2025
From the 18th to the 21st of April 2025, 17 Shackleton Explorers took part in an unforgettable mountain activity camp based at the Cornel ScoutRead more