http://www.better.org.uk/climbing
London Climbing Guides opinion of Better.org.uk sites
Better.org.uk recently took back control of 6 sites that used to be managed by Climb London/ High-Sports company. Better.org.uk covers 6 climbing walls (see link below for locations), based inside existing gyms/sports centres. The gyms in themselves do tend to be smaller than the dedicated climbing centres but do offer an interesting array of climbing in a number of easily accessible centres around London.
1 MEMBERSHIP 6 SITES
To keep things simple one annual membership gives you access to the 6 climbing walls across London for only £10.50. Once you've got a membership, you can climb anytime during opening hours with a variety of payments options: 10-session pass, 30-day pass, monthly Direct Debit or simply pay-as-you-go.
Brixton
Brixton Recreation Centre
27 Brixton Station Road
London
SW9 8QQ
Facilities
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Top rope and traversing wall (8m high roped wall, 15+ routes up to 7c)
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Brixton Climbers home wall (Open on Saturdays)
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Adult Beginners courses
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Full junior programme available
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Birthday parties
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Regular route setting
For more information:
http://www.better.org.uk/facilities-and-activities/activities/climbing/brixton-climbing-centre
Crystal Palace - Climb London
Crystal Palace Sports Centre
London
SE19 2BB
Facilities
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Extensive bouldering and roped lines.
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Climbing courses
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Clubs
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Parties
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Instructed activities
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High quality route setting
For more information:
Hendon - Climb London
Hendon Leisure Centre
Marble Drive
NW2 1XQ
Facilities
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Top rope and lead climbing (8m high roped wall, 50+ routes from 4+ to 7b)
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Regular club nights
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Taster sessions for adults, juniors and families
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Adult Beginners courses
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Full junior programme
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Birthday parties
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Regular route setting
For more information:
http://www.better.org.uk/facilities-and-activities/activities/climbing/hendon-climbing-centre
Swiss Cottage - Climb London
Swiss Cottage Sports Centre
Adelaide Road
Camden
London
NW3 3NF
Facilities
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Top rope and lead climbing (14m high roped wall, 60+ routes from 4+ to 7c)
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Bouldering area
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Taster sessions for adults, juniors and families
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Adult Beginners+ courses
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Full junior programme
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Instructed group sessions
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Birthday parties
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Regular route setting
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Gear shop
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Equipment rental
For more information:
http://www.better.org.uk/facilities-and-activities/activities/climbing/swiss-cottage-climbing-centre
West 1 - Seymour
Seymour Leisure Centre
Seymour Place
London
W1H 5TJ
Facilities
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Central London location, close to Baker Street
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Top rope and lead climbing (13m high roped wall, 40+ routes from 4+ to 7c)
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Large dedicated Bouldering wall
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Campus and ROCKFIT training area
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Weekly Bouldering wall re-set
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In-house Bouldering league and regular competitions
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Full junior programme available
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Adult, family and junior tasters
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Birthday parties
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Full range of courses and workshops
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Gear shop
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Equipment rental
For more information:
http://www.better.org.uk/facilities-and-activities/activities/climbing/seymour-climbing-centre
Better.org - Climbing Walls
Better.org.uk takes over from High Sports across 6 sites in Central London - See below for more details on each.
- Brixton
- Crystal Palace
- Hendon
- Swiss Cottage
- West 1 (Seymour)
- Britiannia (details are very sketchy)
