Pickaquoy Centre (climbing wall) Kirkwall (Orkney)
Pickaquoy Centre (climbing wall) Kirkwall (Orkney)
Located in Kirkwall, Orkney, the Pickaquoy Centre features a well‑equipped indoor climbing wall and a dedicated bouldering cave — offering lead and bottom‑rope lines plus challenging overhangs and slab walls. It’s suitable for all abilities and is part of a full‑service leisure hub.
🅿️ Parking on‑site: The centre has a large car‑park at Muddisdale Road, Kirkwall, KW15 1LR.
🥘 Coffee can be bought at gym: The “Picky Café” is part of the leisure centre, offering drinks/snacks adjacent to climbing facilities.
Gym
• Café — Yes, via the café within the centre.
• Competitions — The centre hosts the annual “Climb Scotland Fun Competition”.
• Bouldering — There is a dedicated Bouldering Cave: offers slab, overhang, roof features.
• Comp Routes — 20+ lead & bottom ropes including a “double domed competition wall”.
• Lessons — NICAS & NIBAS courses, adult and youth climbing courses available.
• Kids Climb — Holiday sessions, fun climbs for ages 4‑7, 8‑12, 12‑17.
Memberships
Standard Monthly
Monthly Membership: “ActiveLife Individual” – £30.25 per month (unlimited access to climbing wall among other facilities).
Please note we require a one‑month cancellation notice: Requests must be submitted in writing and received by the 20th of the month.
Child Membership
Child membership (under 16): Not clearly listed as a dedicated monthly pass in climbing‑wall format.
Please note one‑month cancellation notice.
Family Plan
Family Plan: ActiveLife “Family” – £42.35 per month for unlimited access across the activity suite (includes climbing wall among other facilities).
Please note one‑month cancellation notice.
Opening Times
Public Climbing Wall Sessions:
Tuesday: 20:15 – 22:00
Wednesday: 19:00 – 22:00
Friday: 18:00 – 20:30
Saturday: 09:00 – 12:00
Bouldering Cave:
Mon–Fri: 07:00 – 22:00
Saturday: 09:00 – 20:00
Sunday: 09:00 – 17:30
Contact
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