Our climbing correspondent Paul Lewis began his climbing career on the gritstone edges of the The Peak District over 20 years ago. Since then his passion for climbing and adventure sports has led him all over the world – but he still claims a fine sunny day on ‘the grit’ is always his top choice!

Paul is a fully qualified mountaineering instructor and owner of local mountain adventure and training specialists ‘Peak Mountaineering’. He also holds qualifications in a variety of other outdoor sports including kayaking, mountain biking and orienteering, is a Fellow of The Royal Geographical Society (FRGS) and an Accredited Practitioner of the Institute of Outdoor Learning (APIOL).

As a full member of the Association of Mountaineering Instructors Paul’s company ethos focuses on providing the very highest standards of guided climbing and skills instruction in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Whether you have a particular objective in mind or just want to try climbing in the Peak District as part of your family holiday, Peak Mountaineering is there to help you get the most from your stay.

Even better, Paul offers a 15% discount to all Peak District Online users and a ‘parents pay – kids go free’ deal on family taster days.

Find out more at www.peakmountaineering.com or contact Paul and his team on 0161 440 7065.