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ARC'TERYX

Gear Library including shell jackets, insulation, harnesses and packs to test during any workshop that you're booked onto.

SCARPA

Climbing shoes from beginners to advanced to test out during any workshop that you're booked onto throughout the weekend.

DMM

Try out some DMM demo gear including cams, wires, carabiners & helmets on any workshop that you're booked onto.

Location

The Sticklebarn, B5343, Great Langdale, Ambleside LA22 9JU

Arriving by road

Come off at Junc 36 M6, then take the A591 from Kendal to Ambleside. The take the A593 from Ambleside heading towards Skelwith Bridge and Coniston. Just before you reach Skelwith Bridge take the right turn on to the B5343 to Great Langdale.

Car Park

There is FREE parking for all participants in the field infront of the New Dungeon Ghyll hotel. There is also a pay and display National Trust carpark. Both are next to the event base camp.

Arriving by train

Windermere train station is 8 miles from Great Langdale. Then you can catch the 555 or 556 Keswick to Ambleside bus, then change to the 516.

Arriving by bus

The Stagecoach 516 service from Ambleside stops right outside the Sticklebarn.