What makes it 86% Couple-Friendly: The two of you can take a Start Up class, belay each other on 30 m walls, try bouldering, then relax in Café Refresh; shared challenge is fun, yet travel time and activity fees add minor hassle.
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for couple trip: Couples can try both climbing and bouldering and enjoy a café break without rushing.
Climbing Start Up Session:
Learn to climb and belay safely on a 2-hour guided course.
Tip: Book online at least 3 days ahead to secure weekend slots.
Pay-As-You-Go Climbing:
Choose top-rope, lead or auto-belay routes on the quarry walls.
Tip: Try auto-belay to climb without waiting for a partner.
Pay-As-You-Go Bouldering:
Practice strength and technique on Olympic-standard boulder problems.
Tip: Start on easier circuits together to warm up and build confidence.

Lukas Svoboda
One of the best climbing area I’ve ever been. Very friendly and professional staff. Great for pro climbers, beginners or families. Highly recommended!
Erik Oldale
Fantastic facility. My 6 year old loved the clip and climb. Don't expect to get much climbing done if you're guiding them!
Jim Sneddon
Kids had great fun trying to climb the different climbing walls.
Mat Sunderland (Sunders ont road)
Amazing place. If you are any kind of climber this is worth the effort to get to. It is tricky to get there and with the Scottish weather it was a challenge to walk the last mile in sideways rain down a canal. But I imagine on a more clement day a more pleasant walk. Though I would imagine with plenty of midges. Once you get there it is an easy in. Pleasant helpful staff l. A nice coffee bar, chan...
Balázs Kertész
Amazing climbing gym in a unique location. The walls are the talles I've seen "indoor". Plenty of different type of wall from slabs to overhangs all in an epic setting. My only complaint is the state of the holds. It seems the routes are not very frequently reset(and therefor cleaned) as some of the dates on the route grade board is up to 6 month old. It clearly shows as some holds have so much r...
Book evening sessions in summer to avoid daytime heat and weekend crowds.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Pay-as-you-go climbing (2 people) | GBP 30.5 |
| Pay-as-you-go bouldering (2 people) | GBP 30.5 |
| Café snacks and drinks | GBP 10 |
| Total Estimated | GBP 71 |
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