About leeds paraclimbing
Leeds Paraclimbing Club is an inclusive climbing charity that helps people with disabilities and mental health conditions access the benefits of climbing. Our home base is the Big Depot, Leeds, who support our efforts by providing an instructor for our guided sessions as well as a place to climb.
Responsible Indoor Bouldering
A dedicated and skilled route-setting staff
Rest better
Free wifi+members lounge
IMPROVE CONFIDENCE
Tackle new challenges and obstacles with supportive groups.
TRAIN WELL
Weekly sessions designed for all abilities
FEEL GOOD
Inclusive environment to foster real connections.
SUPPORT OTHERS
Volunteer to us or donate to our cause to help provide access for more disadvantaged people
I set the club up in 2021 after realising there was a lack of opportunities for disabled people in the climbing industry and lots of barriers in place to stop people participating in the sport.
I started climbing in 2021 after two friends who are both climbing instructors took me climbing during a holiday to Australia. Before the trip, I had only just been discharged from a 2 month stay in hospital. I have a progressive neuromuscular disease which impacts my mobility making me a wheelchair user.
Spending so long in the hospital really impacted my physical and mental health.Taking up climbing helped my health drastically improve and has stopped my body deteriorating as quickly as doctors thought. I started training regularly at the Big Depot Climbing Centre in Leeds.
4 Years later, I am two times national champion in my category and represent Great Britain as part of the GB Paraclimbing Team.
Lucy Keyworth
Founder
Leeds Paraclimbing sessions
what people say
“I spent three full days rock climbing, one by myself and two with my kids, ages 10 and 14. Instructor listened to what climbing I had done in the past and what I really wanted to focus on learning. His absolute concern for safety impressed me the most, especially having two young climbers. My kids were especially relaxed I think your instructor helped them learn at an accelerated rate.”
John Doe
