Summit Up Climbing Centre
Summit Up in Oldham offers roped climbing and bouldering alongside a Clip 'n Climb arena and soft play, with the South Ridge Cafe on site. It runs climbing lessons and coaching for ages 3 to 18 and adults, plus Mountain Training courses and group bookings.
The wall in numbers
- Rope lines
- 50
- NICAS provider
- Yes
Where it is
Oldham
- Parking
- Part of the usual Bradshaw Street car park is temporarily unavailable due to Oldham Council use. If you struggle to find space at Bradshaw Street, the next nearest car park is Tommyfield Market (OL1 3BZ), which is about a 5-minute walk from Summit Up. PaybyPhone also operates a car park on Horsedge…
- Public transport
- Oldham Central tram stop (Zone 3, Pink Line) is an 8-minute walk away. Oldham Bus Station is a 7-minute walk with step-free accessible routes.
- Accessibility
- A lift connects all three floors, with accessible WC and shower facilities and wheelchair user access. A breakout area and sensory room are available for the SEN Summiteers sessions.
Opening hours
| Weekdays | 9am - 10pm |
|---|---|
| Weekends | 9am - 7pm |
Facilities
What's on at Summit Up Climbing Centre
- Runs in termly blocks; days and times are published on the centre's timetableYouthYouth£10.50
Beginner climbing club for 3-6 year olds where budding young climbers learn basic climbing skills across Clip 'n Climb, bouldering and roped climbing. Taster sessions and full courses are available.
- Runs in termly blocks; days and times are published on the centre's timetableYouthYouth£10.50
Club for 6-10 year olds using fun games and challenges to build skills across multiple wall types including auto-belays.
- Runs in termly blocks; days and times are published on the centre's timetableYouthYouth£13
Introduction to roped climbing and bouldering for ages 7-10, with two levels so children progress from beginner to advanced.
- Runs in termly blocks; days and times are published on the centre's timetableYouthYouth£16.50
Club for ages 10-18 structured around the five NICAS levels (1-5) to help members develop their skills step by step.
- Daytime sessions, run in termly blocks; days and times are published on the centre's timetableYouthYouth£16.50
Daytime climbing sessions for home-educated children aged 8-18, described as a flexible way to enjoy climbing, build skills and stay active.
- Drop-in format; times are published on the centre's timetableYouthYouth
Inclusive climbing sessions for disabled and neurodivergent children aged 7-18, with drop-in and structured NICAS Ascend options. A breakout area and sensory room are available.
- Times are published on the centre's timetableYouthElite / invitational
Squad for young climbers passionate about competition climbing. Entry is by selection or invitation; contact the centre to register interest.
Contact
- Phone
- 0161 820 8750