Rock climbing is an activity that can be done by yourself or in a group, it involves climbing a high rock wall. The Equipment used in rock climbing is a carabineer, harness, rope, abelay and a helmet. In the UK Armed Forces, basic training involves one week of adventure training, this will include some rock climbing (the amount of depends on the force). There are different types of climbing and many places to do them across the UK, indoors and outdoors. These are types of Lead Climbing; Solo Climbing, Weaselling, Bouldering, Climbing: are just some types of climbing that can be done at either an indoor centre or out in the Peak/Lake District which are very popular.
Hiking involves walking in natural environments like mountains and other beautiful places. It can be done by anyone of any age and involves some navigation. Equipment that you will need to go hiking is a compass, map and walking boots, other equipment may be needed depending on the length and weather. The UK Armed Forces do a lot of hiking as navigation is an essential part of their job when on operations or a field exercise, it is done often because it keeps up their level of fitness as well as improving their navigation skills in all types of weathers. Hiking can be done anywhere depending on what the group/individual wants to get from the activity. Popular places for hiking are in the Lake District, Peak District and the Brecon Beacons in Wales.
Gorge Walking is a challenging activity that involves climbing up waterfalls, jumping into plunge pools along with other activities. The majority of outdoor and adventure organisations provide the equipment for gorge walking but, if a group was to do it alone, safety equipment such as helmets, ropes, harnesses and carabineers are necessary with wet suits and waterproof clothing. Gorge walking is used as part of adventure training in the Armed Forces because it takes people out of their