Do I need equipment

All our instructed courses have equipment included, there are no additional costs.

Do I need an instructor

if you are over 18 and can put on a harness, tie in and belay safely you do not need to book a instructed session.  you may simply turn up and register.

Is there a minimum age

The minimum age on all instructed sessions is 6 years old.  Registered adult members may bring their own children in to climb below the age of 6.  The minimum age on adult courses is 18 years old.

Who are the instructors

Our team of instructors is made up of experienced climbers who hold either the Single Pitch Award or the Climbing Wall Award.  We are use to instructing people from all backgrounds and abilities including those withspecial needs.  We have both male and female isntructors.

Can I teach my own group?

To teach you own group at theLEEDSwall you need to:  

Be a holder of The Mountain Leader Training Climbing wall Award (CWA), Single Pitch Award (SPA) or Higher qualification.

Hold a valid first aid certificate.

Have your own relevant insurance.

We advise you to contact the Centre to book in external groups before visiting and always carry the above information with you.  

This would enable you to teach at a 1:6 instructor - student ratio.  We are currently running training courses for the CWA if are a teacher who would like to obtain this qualification.  Click here for more information.

Do you offer outdoor sessions?

Over the summer we can arrange days out visiting some local and some not so local crags.  This gives your group (max 12) the opportunity to try out their new found climbing and abseiling skills on rock and experience climbing in a natural and beautiful setting.

Are we entitled to any discounts?

All our school and group prices already receive a discount of up to 25% off our normal group prices.

What’s the average group size?

The Leeds Wall runs sessions ranging from small groups of 6 through to larger groups of 25.  The average group size is 12.

Can we cater for groups with special needs?

The Leeds Wall has disabled parking, access and toilets. Our instructors have years of experience working with groups of varying levels of educational needs and physical disabilities.

How can I book or find out more

Bookings can be arranged by email, post or you can phone us between 10.00am and 5.00pm during the week.

Email Bookings on info@theleedswall.co.uk who will be happy to answer any further questions.