No. Rain, extreme heat and lightning risk are all reasons that may force us to temporarily close routes. Furthermore, after significant amounts of rain it can take days for the mountain to dry enough to climb safely. However, strong winds do not affect safety.

You can drop in during our opening times, no booking needed. Remember that you can start your climb until the "closing time". We stay open untill everyone is down.

No, not usually. You can just drop in during our opening times in the climbing season, but if you have a big group (10+) then it is advisable to book.

First you must read through the safety rules. After you have understood the rules and how to climb, you have to sign a disclaimer. Then we will help you with the equipment and show you how it's used and after that you are ready to climb by yourself.

Durable, unrestrictive clothes and really grippy footwear. Boots are much better than trainers or running shoes. Trainers are too flexible and the soles are too hard which gives very poor friction. Climbing shoes are a real advantage on the Yellow and Red Routes, and especially on the Black Route.

Not easy to answer. It depends on your fear of heights and how you are able to handle it mentally. The fact that you are old, overweight or just not very fit, does not mean that you should not climb the White Route. The hardest part of the White Route is the approach to the climb and the descent down the path afterwards. When you are climbing by yourself, you are generally moving quite slowly, so physical fitness is not so important. The Yellow, Red and Black Routes require progressively more the ability to pull up your own body weight over longer sections and that you have a better head for heights.

It is better to feel proud and happy after a thrilling experience than just to feel relieved that you ‘survived’. If you have never climbed before or if you are climbing with children (minimum weight 40 kg), then we would only recommend that you start with the White Route (graded Moderate). The Yellow Route (graded Difficult), is much steeper, smoother and more physically demanding. The Red Route (graded Very Difficult) is harder than the Yellow Route as it has more height exposure and is still more physically challenging. You must be over 160 cm in height (5 feet 3 inches) in order to reach the holds on the steepest sections. The Black Route (graded Extreme) is by far the most difficult. You must have been able to complete the Red Route without problems, and you should use climbing shoes.

In spring and autumn considering the temperatures. In summer it will be warmest and there will be most people climbing in the mornings. It will be much quieter after 3 o’clock in the afternoon and the routes will be in shade.

To climb by yourself, you must be at least 18 years old.
There is also a minimum weight requirement for each climber of 40 kg (6 stone 5 pound) with a maximum weight of 140 kg (22 stone). The equipment is not approved for smaller children. Those under the age of eighteen must be accompanied by an adult who is completely confident with heights, and who can look after minors they accompany at all times, especially when moving karabiners. For a safe and secure climb, there is a maximum of one child per accompanying adult.

Normally it takes a couple of hours, plus the time that you spend at the top. During the holiday season you need to allow a couple of hours extra if there are many climbers already on the route.

That you overestimate your abilities, you panic because you chose a route that is too difficult, you are careless with the securing of the karabiners, falling whilst free climbing (not holding onto the cable), risk of slipping due to using footwear with poor friction, stonefall and dehydration. It is important to take water and something to eat so that you can keep your energy and spirits up when climbing.