What makes it 88% Solo-Friendly: The auto-belay walls and large bouldering rooms let a lone climber train without a partner; start-up courses, lockers and a café cover skills and comfort, but every climb session is paid.
Why 3-4 hours visit duration is ideal for solo trip: This allows time for a startup course, two short climbing sessions, and a break at the café.
Auto-Belay Climbing:
Climb top-rope walls solo using auto-belay devices.
Tip: Book your £15.25 session online and arrive 15 minutes early to get fitted with harness and chalk.
Pay-As-You-Go Bouldering:
Work on boulder problems at your own pace in the arena or bouldering rooms.
Tip: If you’re new, complete the £33.50 Bouldering Start Up Course first. Bring grip socks or rent shoes on site.
Climbing Start Up Session:
Two-hour course to learn safe climbing and belaying techniques.
Tip: Book this £69.99 session before you climb solo. Wear comfortable sportswear and arrive promptly.
Clip ’n Climb Adventure:
55-minute multi-element course with themed walls and a vertical drop slide.
Tip: Reserve a spot for £17.25. Check height requirement (minimum 1.3 m) and wear close-toed shoes.

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...
The indoor quarry setting stays warm in winter and cool in summer. To avoid queues, visit on weekday mornings or late evenings.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Climbing Start Up Session | GBP 69.99 |
| Auto-Belay Session | GBP 15.25 |
| Café drink | GBP 3.5 |
| Total Estimated | GBP 88.74 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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