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Has anyone been to the new Climbing wall Haslingden sports center? is it any good?

In reply to trish1968:

No, I haven't been. The pre-opening blurb for 'Grip & Go' (http://www.rltrust.co.uk/promotions/28/default/grip--go.html) includes this:

"Climbing sessions will last for 90 minutes and include a safety briefing and harness fitting."

There is no mention of unsupervised climbing.

In reply to trish1968:

Don't get your hopes up. It's for kids I'm afraid. A real missed opportunity to have something similar to Preston.

In reply to chalkyjim:

When you consider the climbing heritage of the district, Whillans, Peel, Mitchell, and I am sure others it is very disappointing

In reply to trish1968:

That's a real shame I've just moved into the area and thought that would be great to have on the door step. Like you said a missed opportunity!!!

In reply to trish1968:

I went on Saturday with the kids. As others have reported its for kids, not climbers. There are various walls with different themes, space, tetris etc. It would be ok on a rainy day, if you were to climb one handed or miss out holds etc.

You have to remember though that we are not the target audience. They closed the swimming pool, as they were short of cash. I expect this development is seen as having wider community appeal.