Eight places with climbing walls across the North East as Sport Climbing debuts at the Tokyo Olympics
By Georgina Cutler
Published 8th Aug 2021, 04:55 BST
Sport Climbing has made its Olympic debut in Tokyo this year – Here’s eight places across the region where you can give climbing a go.
Sport climbing takes the challenge of scaling steep ascents to a whole new level as athletes across the globe have been using the power and strength in their fingertips to climb a vertical wall at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.
The Olympic sport features three categories which lead climbing – climbing with a rope and harness, bouldering – unroped scaling of a shorter wall and speed-climbing – a head-to-head race over knockout rounds.
Take a look at these eight locations with climbing walls across the North East.
Take a look at these eight locations with climbing walls across the North East.
5. Durham Climbing Centre
Durham Climbing Centre is located on St John's Rd, Meadowfield, Durham DH7 8TZ. The specialist climbing facility has bouldering, expert and junior areas. Prices range from £5 to £10 for non-member climbers. Photo: Pixabay
Sunderland City Space is located on Chester Rd, Sunderland SR1 3SD. The centre is host to a 6.5m moulded wall. Prices for the climbing wall include all equipment for a maximum of 2 hours use are £4 or free of charge if you have an All Inclusive fitness suite membership. Photo: Google Maps
Newcastle Climbing Centre is located at St Marks Church House, 285 Shields Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 2UQ. The Climbing centre in a converted church with roped walls, a bouldering zone and on-site gear shop. Admission prices include a membership fee of £5.50. Ticket prices for adults range from £8 to £10 while under 18s, agreed clubs
Armed forces and over 60s can climb from £7.50. Photo: Google Maps
Clip n Climb Newcastle is located in Benfield Business Park, Units A4-A5, Benfield Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 4NQ. Tickets range from £9 to £12. Photo: Unsplash