Train for Your Next Peak
Expert Mountaineering Training UK
Training plans • Memberships • Mountain days
The most comprehensive training plans & courses for your biggest adventures.
At Peaks & Performance, we deliver mountaineering training UK and worldwide for outdoor athletes preparing for their biggest adventures. Whether you’re training for Everest, the Alps, or Scottish winter peaks, our bespoke training plans, memberships, and guided mountain days combine physical fitness, technical skills, and mental preparation to get you ready for peak performance.
Our Services
Mountaineering Training UK
Training Plans
Memberships
Mountain Days
Why Train With Us
Expert Instructors
Learn from qualified, experienced mountaineering instructors with extensive real-world mountain experience across the UK.
Tailored Training
Bespoke training plans built around your goals and ability, developing climbing performance and mountain fitness.
Structured Progression
Structured development from core mountain skills to advanced techniques, building confidence and technical ability step by step.
Community & Support
Join a supportive network of climbers sharing practical advice, encouragement and real mountain experience.
Performance-Driven Mountain Training
Training in the mountains is challenging – so your preparation should be world-class. At Peaks & Performance, we combine expert coaching, practical mountain experience, and personalised support to get you ready for real Highlands, Lake District or Welsh mountain terrain. Our programmes blend fitness, technical skills and mental preparedness so you perform safely and confidently, whatever your objective.
What Sets Us Apart:
What Our Clients Say:
Excellent rating
Based on 27 reviews Had a great day out, got the experience we were hoping for and more Owenion Tom did a fantastic job achieving the impossible; training me for the mountains without there being any mountains for me to train on! My goal was to be fit enough to keep up with experienced hunters on a trip of a lifetime to Fiordland NZ to hunt Wapiti deer. I live and work in London so we developed a tailored plan making use of the gym and also just body weight at home. He tracked my progress closely and we definitely got the result I was hoping for. I’m continuing with some aspects of the program now on my own, post big event (eg I never ran before, now I run) so it has been literally life changing. Highly recommend. Mike Mueller Great fitness training program for outdoor endurance. Tom put a lot of thought into the training program and was flexible about my needs and goals. He has a good understanding of both the fitness needs for big days in the mountains plus how to train and prepare for them. Tom Lightowler Tom is a fantastic and patient instructor. He is so knowledgeable and explains things very clearly. He is a great teacher for any level climbers. Would highly recommend. K T Fantastic day out Tom is amazing too and we're already organising the next one! Andrew Robertson I was fortunate enough to share a day on the mountain with Tom recently, alongside his bespoke strength and conditioning service with Adventure Fitness Consultants. The level of service is genuinely unparalleled to what I’ve experienced elsewhere. Having had extensive previous instruction in the mountains, in both civilian and military spheres, Tom stands head and shoulders above the rest. His relaxed yet informative guiding style made for a fantastic mountain day, covering all things scrambling and ropework. The only thing he couldn’t offer was dry weather! Anyone who is looking to take their mountaineering to the next level, be it physically or technically, look no further than Tom & Adventure Fitness Consultants. This is an investment you will not regret making. Already looking forward to the next mountain day. A Google User Tom is a brilliant coach. I took this services to go to Everest Base camp. I was only hiking for 10 or 15 km on weekend. But post taking the workout routine from Tom, I could improve my distance and altitude quite significantly. I took 60 km on a day with altitude of 900M quite comfortably. During my EBC trek, I could realize how each workouts Tom helped me with the burn in each of my muscle. Tom can be trusted. 100% Sathya Subramanian Sam is really professional and polite. He takes the time and effort to get to the root of the problem and give you a diagnosis. I've had very successful outcomes from his treatment. I keep him on speed dial so I can keep doing the sport I love. I would and do often recommend him to my climbing friends... after all, he's a climber himself! So you can get a physio that gets you and understands the nuances of climbing injuries. Top guy! Been seeing him for years, Phil Phil Core After suffering shoulder injury that was potentially going to put my career on hold, I sought out Sam who I had heard had the knowledge and experience with the type of injury i had giving me confidence in his ability to assist my recovery. Friendly and approachable, Sam would happily answer my questions or address my concerns even outside of appointments. Reasonable expectations and time scales for rehab and recovery, and a wide array of exercises it’s 4 months later and I’m due to return back to my role with the knowledge of how to continue looking after my injury. One of the best physios I’ve seen! 10/10 would recommend. Marie Hooker
Where We Deliver Training
Training Environments That Challenge and Inspire
Based in the UK, we deliver expert mountaineering training UK throughout the country’s most iconic mountain regions. From the rugged peaks of the Lake District and Snowdonia to the dramatic terrain of the Scottish Highlands, our experienced, MCI-accredited instructors provide hands-on mountain courses year-round.
In addition to in-person UK mountain courses, we support outdoor athletes around the world with structured online training plans tailored to your mountain goals. Whether you’re preparing for UK climbing objectives, long alpine journeys, or high-altitude expeditions, our coaching meets you where you are.
Moreover, each year we run mountaineering and climbing holidays abroad, bringing our community together to train in inspiring international mountain environments. Whether you are located in London, Manchester, elsewhere in the UK, or overseas, effective mountaineering training UK and expedition-focused preparation are always within reach.
We also specialise in preparing athletes for major international objectives, including Everest, classic Alpine routes, and high-altitude peaks across the globe.
Blog
Climbing & Performance Articles

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Climbing Canmore Wedding Party, Montana | George’s Blog
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