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CAN MY KIDS CLIMB? Absolutely! Everyone aged 6+ is welcome in our bouldering room. 3-6 year olds may also use the room during quiet periods – please call ahead to confirm a time. Under 14s are not allowed to belay unless approved by a wall manager. All belayers must pass a belay competency check. All Under 18s must be supervised by an adult at all times at a 1:2 ratio.

ARE THERE AUTO-BELAYS? Unfortunately, we do not have auto-belays at our wall. Solo climbers are welcome to use our bouldering room or come along to one of our climbing social nights!

IS THERE A CAFE? The lovely Café Altitude overlooks our wall (and has a great view of the surrounding fells). This is a separate business with different opening hours. You are welcome to bring outside food & drinks into the wall, just please keep them off the mats. www.facebook.com/CafeAltitudeAmbleside/

CAN I BRING MY DOG? Well behaved dogs are very welcome at the wall, humans are asked to please be considerate during busy periods.

HOW DO I BOOK? Unsupervised bouldering and climbing do not need to be booked in advance and climbers are welcome to share the space during Kid’s Club timeslots. Tasters, lessons, courses and events can be booked online or by giving us a call on 01539 439 803.

WHERE DO I PARK? Lake Road Pay & Display Public Carpark is located directly next-door to us with more Pay & Display Carparks and 1-hour free parking options around Ambleside.

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR? We recommend comfortable sports clothing (no jeans, skirts or dresses). We have climbing shoes available for hire (or included in your lesson), or you are welcome to wear non-muddy trainers/flat closed-toed shoes.

DO I NEED MY OWN GEAR? We hire out harnesses, belay devices, climbing shoes and chalk – but any gear of your own is welcome provided it is in safe to use condition. Please note: we do not provide ropes for unsupervised lead climbing.

IM AN INSTRUCTOR, CAN I BRING A GROUP? We welcome all outside instructors to come and use our facilities. Groups of three or more novices must be supervised by a qualified instructor holding a relevant qualification who has registered with the wall. If coming to the wall as an instructor it is highly recommended to call ahead and ask for an external instructor guidance and registration form.

CAN I BRING MY KIDS? There are different age and ability restrictions on each of our Guided Activities. If you can't see an option that suits you, please get in touch as younger children can often be included on private/bespoke bookings. All Under 18s must be supervised by an adult at all times at a 1:2 ratio.

WHAT HAPPENS IF I’M LATE? Public groups will wait 15 minutes for any late arrivals before leaving the meeting point. If you are running later than this, please get in touch.

MY GROUP IS LARGER THAN THE MAXIMUM SIZE, CAN I STILL BOOK? While our public sessions are capped, we can accommodate larger groups on any of our private Guided Activities. Hen/stag dos, family reunions, school groups, corporate team-building outings, any group is welcome! Get in touch to see what we can arrange for you.

CAN I BRING A DOG? Well-behaved dogs are generally welcome on our Guided Walks and Mountain Navigation Skill activities, as long as advance notice has been given. Dogs are not allowed on Ghyll Scrambling or Rock Climbing trips as requested by the farmers whose land we access.

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR? A full list of the clothing and equipment requirements for each activity is available in the ‘What To Bring’ section of each activity page and will be emailed to you upon booking. If you are missing any items, please get in touch. Arriving to an activity without suitable clothing (especially warm and waterproof clothing, and adequate footwear) may result in you being turned away.

DO I NEED MY OWN GEAR? A full packing list for each activity is available in the ‘What To Bring’ section of each activity page and will be emailed to you upon booking. This list is mandatory year-round. If you are missing any items, please get in touch. Arriving to an activity without the required kit may result in you being turned away.