Climbing is a great sport for anyone who’d like to build strength, co-ordination and flexibility. Physically and mentally demanding, it’s also low impact making it easier on your joints.
Public climbing session details
Venue: The PEAK climbing wall
| DAY | TIME |
Monday-Friday | 6.00am-9.30pm |
| Saturday | 7.00am-8.00pm |
| Sunday | 8.00am-8.00pm |
Age
- No minimum age
- Minimum weight of 10kg (1stone 8lb) to use auto belays
- Maximum weight of 150kg (23 stone 8lb) to use auto belays
Climbing wall closures - The climbing wall at The PEAK can be closed at times for route setting and maintenance. Please see dates and times below of upcoming closures -
- The climbing wall will be closed for route setting 8.00am-4.00pm on the following days:
Mondays: 29th September, 13th October, 27th October, 10th November, 24th November.
Public climbing wall prices
| MEMBERS | ADULTS 16YRS+ | JUNIORS under 16's | CONCESSIONS | |
Public climb session | FREE | £11.50 | £6.50 | £7.50 |
| Climbing harness hire | £3.50 | £3.50 | £3.50 | £3.50 |
| Climbing shoes hire | £3.50 | £3.50 | £3.50 | £3.50 |
| Climbing belay hire | £3.50 | £3.50 | £3.50 | £3.50 |
| All 3 climbing items (harness/shoes/belay) | £7.00 | £7.00 | £7.00 | £7.00 |
Climber registration
You must be registered as a competent climber to use the climbing wall independently. Under 14yrs must be directly supervised by a competent adult or on an instructed class.
can register as competent climbers but must complete the registration form and attend a competency check with a parent/guardian.
An Active Stirling climbing instructor will check the climbers level of competency and discuss in full the climbers level of responsibility and risks
involved in using the facility. If the climber is deemed to be competent and the parent/guardian has given consent then they can be registered but they will not be able to sign in novices.
can register as competent climbers but must complete the registration process similar to 14-15yrs. Though written parental consent is deemed sufficient so the parent/guardian doesn’t need to be present for the competency check. Also 16-17yrs competent climbers are not able to supervise novices.
competent climbers can register online here - climbing registration form there are competency check questions. If you do not complete the questions correctly your competency application will be deferred to the Climbing Development Officer who will arrange a practical competency check at the wall. Once registered a competent adult climber can take in up to 2 novice climbers a day under their direct supervision.
Junior and novice climbers
Junior and novice climbers must be accompanied, signed in and supervised by a registered competent climber over the age of 18. A supervising climber can bring a maximum of two (junior or novice) guests into the centre in a 24-hour period. The supervising climber must register their attendance at The PEAK reception on every visit.
How to book
Climbers can book onto the climbing wall at The PEAK reception.
- Climbing specific shoes
- Comfortable clothing for athletic movement. (no dresses, skirts or clothing that impedes the wearing of a climbing harness) Also make sure none of your clothing has snagging hazards that could get caught up on the climbing wall
Where available equipment can be hired at The PEAK including:
- Harness
- Climbing shoes
General Safety
- Belay close to your route, Keep the area clear of equipment and bags. Use cubby holes and lockers to store possessions.
- Book in at Reception on each visit before you climb
- You must exercise care, common sense and self-preservation at all times.
- Report any problems with the walls, equipment or other climbers’ behaviour to a member of staff immediately.
- Be courteous to other wall users and consider how your actions could affect them.
- Do not distract people while they are climbing or belaying
- Stand well back from the climbing walls unless you are belaying or spotting a climber. Never stand directly under someone who is climbing.
- Stop the risk of falling items. Remove all loose objects and empty pockets before climbing.
Auto Belay
- Only use Autobelays on intended routes. Do not use autobelays on adjacent routes.
- If the device is allowed to fully retract without a climber, do not attempt to fetch the lanyard. Inform staff that this has happened and allow them to retrieve the lanyard.
- Helmets should not be worn on the Auto Belay system.
Leading
- When using the lead walls, you must supply your own appropriately rated dynamic rope. Do not use the centre's top ropes for lead climbing.
- Running belay attachements (quickdraws) are already provided on the lead walls so you do not need your own. You must clip all the quickdraws on the route you are climbing.
- Only top rope with rope securely attached to the top anchor chain. Do not use quickdraws as a top anchor.
When Belaying
- Always use a belay device attached to your safety harness with a locking karabiner. ‘Traditional’, or ‘body’ belaying is not acceptable.
- Always pay attention to what the climber is doing,
- Always stand as close to the climbing wall as is practical. Sitting or lying down are not acceptable.
- Lead belaying requires a significant amount of training and skill. You should not do this unless you are appropriately trained and experienced.
Bouldering
- Always climb within your capabilities and descend by down climbing, jumping or, at the very least, a controlled fall.
- Never climb directly above or below another climber.
