Mardyke Arena (UCC Climbing Wall) Cork, Ireland

Mardyke Arena Climbing Wall (UCC, Cork, Ireland)

Mardyke Arena is UCC’s flagship sports‑centre, and its climbing wall is designed for everyone — from beginners to advanced climbers. 

🥘 Food & Drink — There is a café in the Arena‑foyer which serves snacks and refreshments. 

🅿 Parking — Parking available on the Mardyke UCC sports campus. 

Gym / Climbing

• Vertical Wall: 25 ft high with 4 climbing lines; grades from around French 5a to 7a.  
• Overhang: 9 overhanging lines, graded ~5c to 7b.  
• Bouldering Wall: ~30 bouldering “problems” at various grades (Fr 5a → 7a).  
• Equipment Provided: Harnesses, helmets, belay devices, carabiners, chalk bags etc.  
• Competency Test: Experienced climbers may be asked to pass a “competency test” to climb independently.  
• NICAS Courses: They run NICAS level 1–3 for kids & adults.  

Membership / Pricing

Pay-as-you-go / Day Session

• Climbing entry (competent climbers): €12 adults, €10 children  
• Taster Session (1 hour): €15 adults / €12 children (includes equipment)  
• Shoe hire in taster: €2.00  

Membership / Pass Options

• Annual Climbing Wall Membership: €240 (public)  
• (Note: UCC students / staff use student card for access to climbing wall via their membership.)  
• Belay Lesson: €20 adults / €12 children / UCC Student €5 (from Dec 2025)  
• 1‑on‑1 Coaching (Climbing): €50 per hour for 2 people.  

Opening Times

Monday: 17:00 – 19:00 climbing wall.  

Tuesday: 12:00 – 22:00 climbing wall.  

Wednesday: 13:00 – 19:00 climbing wall.  

Thursday: 15:00 – 19:00 climbing wall.  

Friday: Closed for climbing wall.  

Saturday: 12:00 – 19:00 climbing wall.  

Sunday: 13:00 – 19:00 climbing wall.  

Contact

📞 Phone: +353 21 490 4751

🌐 Website: https://www.mardykearena.com

✉ Email: For climbing wall coaching: a.heygate@ucc.ie 

Notes / Extra Info

UCC students have free or included access to the climbing wall via their student membership.

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