The Lock Climbing Wall: Learn to Climb - One Day
This course is recommended for those who want to learn the basics of climbing and how to stay safe on a climbing wall. The course covers all of the basics you will need to be able to climb unsupervised in an indoor climbing wall.
The course covers:
- How to fit and wear a harness correctly
- How to tie and use a suitable knot
- Route selection basics
- Belaying and lowering technique plus how to catch a fall
- Simple bouldering awareness
- How to safely use auto belays
The course is six hours long and takes place on Sundays.
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Learn 2 Climb starts at 10.00am and finishes at 4.00pm with a lunch break giving you time to rest and recover. There is small coffee shop on-site for light snacks and drinks.
All equipment is provided by the wall - harness, helmet, shoes, belay device and rope.
Parking is limited at The Wall but there’s room at the Moorhen Pub and Marina, just a short walk away.
Wear comfortable, active clothing. If it’s cold we recommend wearing a few layers, you can always lose the layers as you warm up.
This is a practical course, and you will be required to climb on the day.
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The Lock Climbing Wall: Kids Fun Climb
These fun sessions for children are ideal if they want to try climbing before committing to more structured lessons.
- Dates:
- February 22, 2025
- March 1, 2025
- March 8, 2025
- March 15, 2025
- March 22, 2025
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- Venue: Essex Outdoors Harlow
- Times: 12:00pm - 1:30pm
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- Price: £13.00
The Lock Climbing Wall: Give it a go sessions (Adults)
If you want to see what all the fuss is about and want to try climbing for the first time, then this is the course for you. No experience required, just a desire to give it a go!
- Dates:
- February 27, 2025
- March 27, 2025
- April 24, 2025
- May 22, 2025
- Venue: Essex Outdoors Harlow
- Times: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
- For adults
- Price: £22.00 (course fee includes all tuition and kit hire).
The Lock Climbing Wall: Learn to Climb (Two evenings)
This course is recommended for those who want to learn the fundamentals of climbing and how to stay safe in a climbing wall. The course covers all the basics you will need to be able to climb unsupervised in an indoor climbing wall.
- Dates:
- March 6, 2025
- March 13, 2025
- Venue: Essex Outdoors Harlow
- Times: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
- For adults
- Price: £75.00 course fee includes all tuition and kit hire plus wall membership (approx. £20.00) to make climbing at The Lock even easier.