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Surrey Summit climbing centre at Surrey Sports Park

Guildford, Guildford

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A climbing centre at the University of Surrey's sports park, with more than 80 boulder problems, over 65 roped routes and walls up to 12 metres high. Four auto belays let beginners and families climb without knowing how to belay.

Highlights

Clip-in-Climb sessions on four TruBlue auto belays for all ages
Boulder problems from V0 to V10
Roped routes up to 12 metres
Children's sessions and climbing birthday parties

Good to know

Spectators are only allowed inside for sessions for 4 to 6 year olds; others can watch from the walkway above
Weekday daytime public sessions before 6.45pm are the quietest

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Surrey Summit climbing centre at Surrey Sports Park, Surrey Sports Park, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7ADParking: Paid parking on site: up to 90 minutes free, then £2.40 up to two hours, £3.60 up to three hours, £4.80 up to four hours and £10.80 up to 24 hours.

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Where: Surrey Sports Park, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7AD
Price: £10 to £25. Clip-in-Climb on the auto belays costs £16 per person for an hour. Taster lessons, a four-hour beginner course, kit hire and pay-as-you-go climbing are also offered; check current prices with the climbing desk on 01483 683689.
Opening: Monday to Friday 10am to 10pm, Saturday 10.30am to 6pm, Sunday 10.30am to 8pm. No booking is needed to use the wall, but first-timers do a bouldering induction.
Time needed: 1 to 2 hours
Dogs: No dogs (assistance dogs usually welcome)
Parking: Paid parking on site: up to 90 minutes free, then £2.40 up to two hours, £3.60 up to three hours, £4.80 up to four hours and £10.80 up to 24 hours.
Access: Changing rooms and lockers are available. Contact the centre about specific access needs.

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