University of Derby Sports Centre Climbing Wall

Derby, England, United Kingdom

  • Top Rope
  • Lead Climbing
  • Bouldering
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Climbing wall in the University of Derby's Kedleston Road sports centre, with top-rope and lead walls, an abseil balcony, 4m bouldering and a lattice training board. Run by Everyone Active and open to registered climbers.

About

The wall

The climbing wall is part of the University of Derby Sports Centre on the Kedleston Road campus, which opened in 2015 and is run by Everyone Active. It offers 164 square metres of climbing, used by students and staff, schools, groups and members of the public.

  • Roped climbing: top-rope and lead walls with at least six rope lines and more than 20 routes for all abilities.
  • Abseiling: a 10m abseil balcony with easy access.
  • Bouldering: 4m-high walls over crash mats.
  • Training: a lattice board and finger boards.

Using the wall

Competent climbers, and anyone who only wants to boulder, can register as a climbing wall user and then climb whenever the wall is open. Groups of any age and ability can book sessions, from school visits and birthday parties to corporate team building. Contact the centre for current opening times and prices.

The sports centre

The centre also has a gym, a large sports hall, fitness and group cycling classes, squash courts, outdoor courts and football pitches, with changing rooms, showers and parking.

Key Features

Types of Climbing

  • Rope (any)
  • Top Rope
  • Lead Climbing
  • Bouldering (any)

Climbing Training

  • Training Walls (any)
  • Hangboard

Gym Facilities

  • Gym (any)

Access

  • Memberships

Other Amenities

  • Changing Rooms
  • Showers
  • Toilets

Classes & Programs

  • Classes (any)
  • Fitness Classes
  • Team Building

Venue Type

  • Event Venue
  • Leisure Centre

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