If you are looking for a new way to get fit, which will leave you strong and toned? Do you want an activity which is fun, challenging and a chance to learn a new skill? You need to look no further than indoor climbing.
Not surprisingly, it takes strength to climb straight up a vertical wall. Climbers will work every muscle group in their body and burn calories at a rate equivalent to high-intensity activities like spinning and resistance workouts.
You do not have to start out with bulging biceps to get going. Each climb you do, will improve your strength and muscle memory. And climbing isn’t just about your arms, shoulders, and back, you also work your core strength to keep yourself parallel to the wall and your legs to push further and faster up the wall.
Climbing will also improve motor skills, balance and coordination. Successfully navigating the various hand- and footholds on the wall requires meticulous eye-hand-foot coordination, balance, and stamina. You have to pay attention to your breathing and your core muscles as well as watching where you came from, where you are, and where you’re going.
Climbing is classed as a low impact exercise. Low-impact exercise can be a great option for anyone from high impact runner who want a change of pace, to people who are beginning to exercise again after an injury.
If you are new to climbing we offer a range of lessons, including taster sessions, roped climbing and bouldering inductions and advanced skills lessons.
Christmas & New Year Opening Hours at Summit Up
Sunday 13th December – Closing early at 6pm for our staff Christmas party.
Christmas Eve – Open 10am–4pm
Christmas Day – Closed
Boxing Day – Closed
New Year's Eve – Open 10am–4pm
New Year's Day – Closed
December 2026 – March 2027
The Summit Up Winter Boulder League is back, bringing you fresh boulder problems, monthly challenges and the chance to battle your way up the leaderboard!
Each round brings a new set of problems to tackle, giving you the chance to test your strength, technique and problem-solving skills against other climbers.
Ready to put your climbing to the test this winter?
Friday 27th – Sunday 29th November 2026
Three days. A completely fresh set of boulders. One big competition!
We're stripping our entire bouldering area and setting a brand-new range of competition problems to put your climbing to the test. Expect challenging moves, tricky sequences and plenty of opportunities to push your limits, rack up points and climb your way up the leaderboard!