Route Setting Development
Route Setting Development (RSD) is the route setting division of the Association of British Climbing Walls.
RSD provides aspiring and established setters with recognised qualifications and workshops in order to improve setting safety, productivity and creativity, and to support the growth of the workforce.

Courses
Have one of our RSD Senior Providers deliver an in-house course for setters at your wall or find an open course.

Training Pathways
An overview of the nationally recognised RSD training pathway, entry criteria and more.

Register with RSD
Our course registration fee of £28+VAT enables you to enrol on RSD courses and assessments for a 12-month period.

ABC Member offers
Free and discounted course places for ABC members up until September 2026.

Meet the providers
Our senior RSD providers are highly experienced setters, training providers, and IRATA qualified work at height professionals.

Join our mailing list
Be the first to hear our latest news, including early access to masterclasses, training opportunities and more
If you would like any further information on anything related to setting please contact our Route Setting Development Coordinator, Naomi Hatto, [email protected]
