General Information
Not climbed before? We offer taster sessions as well as 1-2-1 and 1-2-2 sessions. If you have climbed before, you can just turn up, complete the registration form and off you go.
Beginners
We offer weekly adult and children's lessons which are available Monday to Saturday. More info can be found below.
Bouldering Wall
The Bouldering Wall has between 30-35 routes which will challenge all abilities. Grades range from F5 to F7b.
Climbing Wall
The lead wall has five 10m climbing lines with 10 routes. There are two True Blue AUTO BELAYS both vertical with routes ranging from F4 to F7a. 6 TOP ROPE lines on slabs and vertical walls, these routes range from F3 to F7a.
Junior climbing lessons
Our Junior lessons run weekly and are suitable for children aged 8-14 years old.
Adult Climbing Lessons
Adult lessons run every week for 1 hour. During the lesson you will climb on the main wall, bouldering wall as well as learn how to use the Auto Belay.
Groups
We offer group bookings for up to 6 people. If you have a larger group, please contact us. Group bookings are suitable for Friends, Family, Birthday's, Schools, Scouts/Guides/Youth Groups and much more.
The Face
We are thrilled to announce the much-anticipated re-opening of our Lead Climbing Wall.
The new LEAD climbing wall has FIVE new 10 metre climbing lines and TEN new routes.
Our BOULDERING section usually has around 30-35 routes which will challenge climbers of all abilities. The grading of these routes ranges from F5 to F7b+
There are 2 True Blue AUTO BELAYS both vertical with routes ranging from F4 to F7a.
6 TOP ROPE lines on slabs and vertical walls, these routes range from F3 to F7a.
For experienced Climbers:
Bouldering Wall
To use Bouldering wall you must follow conditions of use. Adults must complete the registration form to attain a bouldering membership. This only gives you use of the bouldering wall not any of the roped walls.
Climbing Wall – Ropes
Climbing membership will depend on experience, adults must complete the registration form and agree to the conditions of use to attain a climbing membership, the person must not receive any assistance from anybody else.
Failure to complete all questions correctly will result in membership being deferred until a member of the climbing wall staff can assess competency. There is no membership or joining fee, just cost for admission to the wall.
Auto Belays
All members require a 10 – 15-minute auto belay induction, this can be done during normal opening hours (depending on staff availability) or you can call in advance to book.
The BMC Participation Statement
“The BMC recognises that climbing and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions.”
Unlimited Use Memberships
The wall offers not only Pay & Go admission, but to save money we also have monthly memberships on Direct Debit or 6 months unlimited use.
Novice and Young Climbers information
14-17yrs
Young persons need to register and will then be allowed to use the wall unsupervised after they have successfully demonstrated their proficiency, awareness and an appropriate level of competence to a qualified member of the climbing wall team.
Under 14 years of Age.
Young people under 14 will only be able to climb when constantly supervised by an adult member.
Novice Climbers
A novice is someone who is unable to meet the requirements of membership registration. Novice climbers shall be supervised by an adult 18+ who is a member of the facility and has signed a novice form acknowledging their supervising responsibility. A member can only supervise a maximum of 2 novices.
New to Climbing?
We can offer 1-2-1 and 1-2-2 Tuition Sessions
Our taster sessions are ideal for first-time climbers looking to try. something new and are very popular with adults and children.
We take care of all the knots and ropework so you can concentrate on the best bit - having fun on the wall!
- 60-minute instruction and supervision
- Experienced instructor
- Use of equipment
Booking is essential. Please call us on 01629 824717 to book your introduction session.
Junior Climbing Lessons
Climbing is a fun way to exercise, its social or individual, competitive or non-competitive something for everyone.
We run weekly junior climbing lessons, Monday – Saturday.
Classes are 1 hour and are paid for monthly via Direct Debit.
Classes are available for ages 8-14yrs. Children cover the Wirksworth Wall levels 1-3 and The Face advance group.
Booking is essential, phone 01629 824717 today to reserve a place.
Adult Climbing Lessons
A great way to start your climbing journey is to join our Adult Climbing lessons.
Climbing is not only great exercise but improves strength, balance, core and is a great all over body workout that is fun.
- Lessons include one hour instruction
- Use of Equipment
- Bouldering
- Auto Belay
- Rope Climbing
Thursday 18:00 – 19:00 & 19:00-20:00
We may be able to offer different times with minimum numbers.
We recommend most beginners will need 3 to 4 hours of lessons before you have the ability levels to become a pay & go climbing member.
Booking is essential, phone 01629 824717 today to reserve a place.
Group Booking information
Book an instructor for an hours' climbing for up to 6 people. Our group package is suitable for:
- Friends
- Family
- Team building/corporate
- Birthdays
- Hen & Stag parties
- Schools
- Scouts/Guides/Youth Groups
- and much more...................
Learn how to climb, boulder, belay, rope climb. All equipment is provided, booking is essential.
Testimonials
Staff were extremely helpful + engaged wonderfully with the children.
Nick
The staff leading the children's summer activities are very professional, full of enthusiasm and lovely with the children.
Jo
the staff at wirksworth are ALWAYS so freindly & helpful...the whole 'ambience' at wirksworth is great..