Independent young climbers can climb unsupervised at The Castle from age 14.
Keep reading to find out more.
16-17 year olds: can come and boulder with no previous experience however, they must complete an U18 assessment for roped climbing.
14-15 year olds: must complete an U18 assessment before roped climbing or bouldering at The Castle.
The Under 18 assessment is a gateway for experienced young climbers to attend the Castle unsupervised.
14/15 year olds assessment:
We offer 3 types of assessment:
Lead Assessment – climbers must be able to boulder safely, top-rope climb and belay, lead climb and belay.
Top-rope Assessment – climbers must be able to boulder safely, top-rope climb and belay.
Bouldering Assessment – climbers must be able to boulder safely.
16/17 year olds assessment:
We offer 2 types of assessment:
Lead Assessment – climbers must be able to boulder safely, top-rope climb and belay, lead climb and belay.
Top-rope Assessment – climbers must be able to boulder safely, top-rope climb and belay.
You must book an assessment in advance. Assessments take up to 2 hours and prices start at £30 - please email bookings@castle-climbing.co.uk
or call us on 020 8211 1082.
We have a membership for young climbers aged 14/17 years. Climb any time of the day, 7 days a week for just £50 p/m.
Available to all those 14/15 year olds who have passed a castle assessment and 16/17 years who are assessed for top rope and lead climbing or registered for bouldering only.
