Testimonials for Kidsclimbing.co.uk

I just came across your very useful resource.
Elliott, Customholds.com

I have been looking at your website this weekend as I have been looking for a climbing harness for my son, and I just wanted to let you know how helpful I have found it. Thanks.
Sam bell

Hi great site thanks very much...
Mark Berry, Newport rock

I was given info about your site, and have just had a look - it is fantastic!
Penny, The Pinnacle Climbing Centre

Just checked out the website - very useful stuff, thank you!
Ian Horsewell

Fantastic info for children wanting to climb.
Ruth Morgan

I'd... like to say how useful your site is. I found you while looking for info on children's harnesses.
Mark Snowdon

Thanks - this is a great resource and saves a HUGE amount of time.
Mike Rogers

Thanks for your great website.
Natashia Gilchrist

Thank you for this wonderful resource.
Tamlin Elgar

I think your website is fantastic
Richard Osborne, Wallclimber.co.uk

First of all your site is brilliant. My kids (5 an 8) have just really got into climbing and a resource like yours is very valuable.
Nadim Siddiqui, Megagrip

Hi, my 6yr old son has just started indoor climbing at manchester climbing club, and he loves it!!!! I was a bit confused and concerned about all the gear,boots and "stuff" that he will need until i came across your web site!!! It has been a great help for me, with the links and advice that you have provided. Thank you very much for a great web site, and keep up the good work!!
Jason Shaw

Just a quick note to say thanks for putting in the time to sort out the web site. I have just bought a harness and helmet for my (soon to be) 5 year old daughter. I can't wait to go climbing with her and the effort that you have obviously put into the site made finding the right gear a doddle. Next time I see a mountain rescue collection tin, the fiver that will get thrown in will be on your behalf, so even if you don't benefit from putting in the hours, someone will.
All the best
Nick Kemp (aka frustrated ex-climber of London)

Thanks for such a useful website!
Rebecca Tennant

Thank you very much for your superb website. My husband & I were both keen climbers in the Aberdeen area during our time at University. After relocating to the south coast of Dorset and becoming parents, we are now desparate to get back into climbing with our 5-year-old son. Thank you for providing all we need to know about climbing with kids.
Happy climbing.
Jenny Lee

Great website, very useful thanks, I often refer to it for my four kids or send friends to it.
Nick Waldock

What a great site you have started, glad I found it from a google search.
Sam Mayfield

I've visited kidsclimbing.co.uk today, and really like it.
Mark Dean, freedomoutdoors.co.uk

Hi, I have two girls 3 & 5, always taking them to the peaks when I go climbing (they both climb too)with my mates. We generally spend ages looking for a kiddie friendly crag in the guide book, but now I've found this website, especially the kid friendly rock page it's made things alot more easier and quicker to find somewhere.
A big congratulations on the website, keep up the good work!
Phil Russell

Have seen your site a few times and found it a very useful roundup of the available kit for kids.
Rebecca McCalla, Littleadventureshop.co.uk

Just found your site after noticing the flyer at Calshot on Saturday, great info thanks for putting it together.
Justin Churcher

Just seen your page on 'Dancing Ledge' - wished I'd found it earlier - would have visited it this summer with the kids.
Mike Bryant

What a fab website! I have 2 little craghoppers who have been climbing on an ad hoc basis for 2 years (in frequent visits to walls and scrambling in the Lakes). They have just joined the 'Lizards' group at our local wall and are really enjoying it. They will love looking at this site - thank you for providing something aimed at kids into climbing!
Nancy Ingham

Like your site! Am a climber myself and got the link from UKC.
Nick Newman-Carter

Firstly! Thanks for your website…. It’s been a great help!
Lou Cromie

...we really like your website .. both content and format are excellent.
Wendy Sampson, Rockcentre.co.uk

Good luck with the site it's great to see some impartial advice.
Jenny Clinging, The Foundry/CragX

It's good to see that an impartial, concerned and motivated parent has put such a site together.
Chris Kirk, nxoutdoorpursuits.co.uk

Hello Rob, well done for putting this together, very useful and informative, I have been promoting the site and will be placing it on our Links page next week.
Pete Cook, Hanggenting.co.uk

Its a long time since I saw such a useful resource. I get many emails from parents asking about climbing for kids. I will refer them straight to your site now!!
Dave Law

I liked your site.
Jim Dobson

...an excellent resource.
Just what I have been looking for.
Colin Osborn, Father of Sarah (7) and Will (16)

nice website and sorely needed (my own children climb so fully approve of your motives.)
Dean Winsbury, Walkhigh Mountaineering

Rob, nice site and good idea. So many kids getting into climbing these days its will be a good way to help parents and encourage good / safe practice.
Ollie Ryall, ClimbFrance.com

 

 

 

 

 

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11 Feb 2012
Many thanks to Boulders, Cardiff's leading climbing centre who kindly donated a generous£20 to Kidsclimbing's Just Giving charity the Children's Trust recently!

13 Dec 2011
New Testimonials page available.

12 Dec 2011
All gear listings have now been fully updated. Broken links to previous retailers pages have been removed. You can restore links to your products on payment of £10 to the Kidsclimbing charity.
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09 June 2011
Many thanks to Mountain Trips who kindly donated £10 to Kidsclimbing's Just Giving charity the Children's Trust recently!

Many thanks to Custom Holds and Grabbi who generously donated £20 each to Kidsclimbing's Just Giving charity the Children's Trust today!

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