Returning for its second Olympics is climbing, an immensely popular sport, with over 2.5m climbers worldwide, many aged under 18. In the Olympics, there are three types of climbing: speed climbing – a tense race against the clock and an opponent; bouldering – which involves lower height climbing without ropes; and the lead event – in which athletes have six minutes to climb a course in as few attempts as possible.
Test your own strength and scale new heights in Merton:
● The Boardroom climbing gym, located in Wimbledon Quarter. Prices from £8 for children, with regular bouldering safety courses.
● Colliers Wood Community Centre has a climbing wall, which is hired out to local groups and open to the public at selected times. Drop in to see the timetable or call to enquire.
Discover everything your #boroughOfSport has to offer here, via Merton Council.
