Rock Outdoors
📍 Burrington, South West
Rock Outdoors runs half-day and full-day caving, rock climbing, and abseiling sessions in Burrington Combe and across the Mendips from age 5.
Wow - what an amazing experience! We did a half day family caving experience in Goatchurch Caverns in Feb 2023, with two adults, an 11 year-old and a 5-year old. Carol was our guide and was absolutely superb at putting us all at ease, guiding the group, and finding exactly the right way to engage and challenge every member. She was so skilled, and that helped us all to enjoy it all the more. It was a truly memorable experience and I can't recommend Rock Outdoors more highly.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for adventurous families with children aged 5 and up who want a physically demanding, genuinely outdoor experience rather than an indoor simulation. Instructors adapt to large groups with many first-timers, building confidence progressively as the session advances.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Philippa Bayley
3 years ago
“Wow - what an amazing experience! We did a half day family caving experience in Goatchurch Caverns in Feb 2023, with two adults, an 11 year-old and a 5-year old. Carol was our guide and was absolutely superb at putting us all at ease, guiding the group, and finding exactly the right way to engage and challenge every member. She was so skilled, and that helped us all to enjoy it all the more. It was a truly memorable experience and I can't recommend Rock Outdoors more highly.”
Go Tread
3 years ago
“Brilliant wet caving experience! Superb trip into Swildon's hole with the awesome instructors at RockOutdoors! We were quite a big group with many first timers - and Dean and Carol were wonderfully patient and supportive, building the confidence of the group as we went through the caves. Definite 5 stars from us and can't wait to go again!”
Robert Cox
2 years ago
“We had an awesome day with Neil and Carol wet caving at Swildons hole. The cave was really cool and both Neil and Carol instructed our large group well through the Cave system as well as explaining the cave structure and educating us on how it was created. Really good day out and would recommend to anyone. Thanks again”
Pete Benwell
2 years ago
“We had a great half day climbing session with Neil and Carol. As novice climbers making the transition from indoors to outdoors, Neil gave us lots of great tips and advice. The climbs were easily reached and well thought out for helping us to learn. Really recommended!”
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Overview
Rock Outdoors is based in Burrington Combe in the Mendips and offers outdoor rock climbing, abseiling, and wet and dry caving for families from age 5. Instructors Carol, Neil, and Dean lead groups through Swildon's Hole and Goatchurch Caverns for caving, and use limestone cliffs across the Mendips and Cheddar Gorge for climbing sessions. Navigation courses are also available. All equipment and safety guidance is provided.
