Hot Rocks Climbing Wall — Attraction in Douglas

My boyfriend bought me a rock climbing experience for my birthday. I've never done rock climbing before and am not physically strong, I just like trying new things and am willing to have a go. Keith's instructions were simple but thorough and he was encouraging and helpful. All the kit is provided, even shoes, so you don't have to bring anything. I did not expect to do very well, I do not have much upper body strength, but I found I was able to get to the top of some of the walls, so I was very pleased. We will certainly try it again and I thought it was a great activity to offer friends who are coming to visit, as it's a great way to bond...

I think the owner should consider a commercial route setting course (not in the sense the routes were too hard, but technique wise they came off as limited within a specific style - when climbing style is more than just altered terrain). the quality of climbing could be a lot better than it is - especially if there was more than one person setting (no idea if this has changed since I last visited). But I understand that holds are expensive and there is only so much that can be done, there was definitely an effort made - but could be executed better....

Keith 'rocks' at 'Hot Rocks'. Keith (the guy in charge) excellent with the kids, making the health and safety speech fun but getting the point across. Lots of fun to be had, a few hours just melted away as we all had so much fun. Lots of different types of wall to climb from the very junior starter walls up to complex overhangs for the more advanced climber. Free WiFi, clean toilet facilities. Tea / coffee available. A...