Photo by Holly Webb
Indoor climbing gyms in Sheffield:
Could talk to managers or members of any of these gyms, especially the Climbing Depot that is new this month.
When it opened in 2006, the Works was the world’s biggest bouldering centre. Today, it has it all: good coffee, a great soundtrack, free improver classes, loads of surfaces, and even a mini wall reserved for children and newbies.
WEBSITE: https://www.climbingworks.com/
TELEPHONE: 0114 250 9990
Indoor climbing walls in the UK can be dated back to the opening of The Foundry in 1991. The wall set the standards for hundreds of others across the country, and its varied surfaces and routes (including a kids’ circuit) mean it’s still well renowned amongst the most expert of climbers.
WEBSITE: https://www.foundryclimbing.com/
TELEPHONE: 0114 279 6331
The newest addition to Sheffield’s climbing scene, the Climbing Depot opened in the last few weeks. It’s the largest bouldering centre in the UK.
WEBSITE: https://www.theclimbingdepot.co.uk/sheffield
TELEPHONE: 0114 327 1948
Sheffield is home to one of four Awesome Walls centres. Here, there’s opportunity to tackle over 300 routes at all grades, practice in two bouldering areas, and entertain kids in a special space-themed zone.
WEBSITE: https://www.awesomewalls.co.uk/
TELEPHONE: 0114 244 6622
Famous climbers in Sheffield:
Lucy Creamer:
Mobile: +44(0) 7876 743634
Shauna Coxsey:
Organisations:
Could speak to someone from Sport England, as well as similar bodies such as the British Mountaineering Council, UK Climbing, the Association of British Climbing Walls or the National Indoor Climbing Award Scheme.
When talking about the Olympics, I could try and get in contact with someone from Climb2020 – an organisation in support of climbing being introduced at the Olympics.
QUESTIONS:
Why do you think Sheffield has such a good climbing scene in particular?
Why do you think climbing is such a popular sport for such a variety of people?
Why do you think climbing is becoming so popular in recent years in particular?
What do you think about climbing being in the Olympics?
What is your favourite thing about being part of the climbing community?
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