How to start
Frequently asked questions
HOW TO START CLIMBING?
The best is to try it first with no obligation or commitment. The best for the first time is to try our 'supervised climbing' sessions or 'private tuition' and see if you would like it.
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?
- a comfortable, non-restrictive sport clothing. No skirts or dresses are allowed. You can bring comfortable shoes, yet we recommend for the first session shoes with as rigid soles as possible. No open toes or heels are suitable on climbing wall.
You can hire climbing shoes for an extra £3.00
- Take off all jewellery and tide up long hair.
WHAT IS THE MINIMUM AGE?- We provide all levels of courses, from absolute beginners to advanced climbers
DO I HAVE TO BUY ALL CLIMBING GEAR TO START CLIMBING?
- No, we provide all essential equipment for our courses. We can also hire it for unsupervised climbers.
WHAT FITNESS LEVEL SHOULD I BE, I DON'T HAVE UPPER BODY STRENGTH, SHALL I GO TO THE GYM AND IMPROVE IT FIRST?
-No, you don't need anything more than average fitness level, upper body strength is one of the myths about rock climbing.