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Looking to get into climbing (London)

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Sebj93 02 Dec 2013

I've just moved to London (Ealing) and I really want to know how to get into climbing, where I should go, what equipment I need. Any help would be very much appreciated. Thanks

richard_hopkins 02 Dec 2013

In reply to Sebj93:

Try Westway climbing centre, very close to Ealing and very popular. It'd be a great place to learn the basics and meet up with others before moving outdoors for proper climbing. No equipment needed at first as you can borrow it from the centre.

http://www.westwaysportscentre.org.uk/climbing/

Simos 02 Dec 2013

In reply to Sebj93:

+1 for westway. Although after a few pints in ealing you could try climbing the horse statue outside lloyds

Robbo1 03 Dec 2013

In reply to Sebj93:

London Mountaineering Club are a friendly bunch and have a club night on a [Tuesday] at the Westway. http://www.londonmountaineeringclub.com/

stucknortherner 03 Dec 2013

In reply to Robbo1:

There is also the meetup.com group called 'Climbing in London'. That is run by LMC members as a sideline nad that also goes to The Castle on Thurs.
I think there is a Wales meet planned next spring booking an indoor to outdoor course with PYB too...
Sebj93, DM me if you want more info.