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The wall

Seven sections, and the date each one last changed.

No problem counts and no grade spread on this page, because both would be wrong within a week. What is here is what stays true: what each section is like, who it suits, and when it turns over.

Plan of the climbing floorThe forge floor, drawn from above. Seven climbing sections run around two banks: the slab, forge wall, overhang, and cave along the far side, and the training board, arch, and long traverse nearer the entrance.A4 AUGThe slabB11 AUGThe forge wallC28 JULThe overhangD18 AUGThe caveEMEMBER SETThe trainingboardF11 AUGThe archG4 AUGThe long traverseENTRANCE AND DESK
Seven sections on a four-week rotation. The date on each is the last time it changed; one section changes most weeks.

  1. A

    The slab

    Low angle, small feet

    First session. Almost everything here goes with balance rather than strength.

    Last reset
    4 Aug
    Next
    1 Sep

  2. B

    The forge wall

    Vertical, tall

    Second and third visits. The section people learn to read routes on.

    Last reset
    11 Aug
    Next
    8 Sep

  3. C

    The overhang

    Steep, big holds

    Strong beginners who want to be upside down immediately. Most people's favourite.

    Last reset
    28 Jul
    Next
    25 Aug

  4. D

    The cave

    Roof, small holds

    Hard. If you are new, come and watch rather than try.

    Last reset
    18 Aug
    Next
    15 Sep

  5. E

    The training board

    Adjustable, set by members

    People with a project and a grudge.

    Last reset
    Rotating
    Next
    Members set it

  6. F

    The arch

    Corner, technical

    Footwork. The section instructors take people to when their toes are lazy.

    Last reset
    11 Aug
    Next
    8 Sep

  7. G

    The long traverse

    Sideways, endless

    Warming up, and the only place in the building you can get properly tired.

    Last reset
    4 Aug
    Next
    1 Sep
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