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Here are some useful links to other sites. Climbing Clubs can be found on the
Climbing Clubs
page.
Any Suggestions? Email me.
Climbing Walls in Cumbria
Climbing Walls are great when the weather is bad and winter nights close in
on you. Britain was one of the first countries to introduce artificial walls. The best climbing walls try to create the many features that you may come across on the crags.
Climbing walls can be the first contact for many a climber into the sport these day's thus making climbing the fastest growing sport. With the walls the standard of rock climbing has increased, where climbers can train all year round in a safe environment, top-roping, learning new techniques, problem solving, overhangs, traversing training for strength, stamina and muscle endurance.
Competitions are held at the walls for all ages and levels.
Lake District has a number of artificial climbing walls throughout Cumbria which offer various facilities, you are recommended to contact them for further details.
These details are below.
There are several climbing walls in Cumbria
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Ambleside, Charlotte Mason College, LA22 9BB
Tel: 015394 30210 |
Opening Times: Closed Weekends 10.00am - 10.00pm
You are advised to contact them, the wall is used by various groups
throughout the day. |
| Suitable for teaching groups single pitch techniques, excellent
bouldering and training facility for the individual with specialist
matting. |
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Park Leisure Center, Greengate Street,
Barrow-in-Furness, LA13 9DT
Tel: 01229 871146 |
Opening Times:
Monday to Friday 9.00am - 9.00pm
Saturday to Sunday 9.00am - 6.00pm |
| 9m high lead wall and bouldering wall. 60sq metres of wall surface.
Courses are available. |
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The Sands Center, The Sands, Carlisle, CA1 1JQ
Tel: 01228 527565 |
Opening Times:
Monday to Sunday
9.30am - 9.30pm |
| 7m leading/top rope wall and moulded bouldering section. Courses are
available. |
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Cockermouth Sports Centre, Castle Gate Drive,
Cockermouth,
CA13 9HD
Tel: 01900 823596 |
Opening Times:
Monday to Friday 9.00am - 10.00pm
Saturday to Sunday 9.00am - 5.00pm |
| 6m High Block with the emphasis is on traversing and bouldering for
training. Courses are available. |
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Lakeland Climbing Centre, Lake District Business Park
Mint Bridge Road, Kendal, LA9 6NH
Tel: 01539 721766
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Opening Times:
Tuesday to Friday 10.00am - 10.00pm
Saturday to Sunday 10.00am - 7.00pm
Bank Holidays 10.00am - 7.00pm |
| Kendal Wall can be found in huge building and you will find lead and
top rope walls from the 18.5m big wall to small ones, separate bouldering
sections, learning facilities are available, refreshments, toilets,
showers, viewing gallery and climbing accessories can be found at the
reception. Courses are available. |
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Keswick Climbing
Wall, Southeyhill Trading Estate, Keswick, CA12 5ND
Website
Video
Tel: 017687 72000 |
Opening Times:
Monday to Sunday
10.00am - 10.00pm |
| 7.5m panelled and bolt-on hold lead and top rope. Beginners area and
courses are available. Retail outlet, equipment hire and Cafe. |
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Eden Valley Climbing Wall, Penrith Leisure Centre,
Southend Road, Penrith
Tel: 01768 863450 |
Opening Times:
Monday to Friday 10.00am - 9.30pm
Saturday to Sunday 10.00am - 9.00pm |
| Leading walls 8m high, bouldering wall 4.8m high. Routes changed about
every six months and equipment is available for hire. Courses are
available. |
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