The Climbers Shop

The Climbers Shop Opened in 1959 in Ambleside, within the heart of the Lake District. Partnered with Joe Brown Shops.

With an unofficial subtitle of 'Climb-Walk-Run', we strive to provide the best gear for all three activities and more. Stocking clothing, footwear and gear from Mountain Equipment, Rab, Montane, La Sportiva, Scarpa, Grivel, DMM, Petzl, Black Diamond, Edelrid, and tonnes more, we provide quality gear for a variety of outdoor activities. If you are after some outdoor clothing or outdoor gear and wan

t to to be the best, then we should have the equipment to suit your needs. Even if we don't stock it at the time, we'll be more than happy to order it in for you. Operating still as a relatively small Lake District business, customer service is incredibly important to us and we will try our very best to accommodate your outdoor needs and requests, with minimal fuss.

Our young customers Elliot and Dylan on the board after doing the Fairfield horseshoe today ⛰️Want to get your name on A...
28/05/2026

Our young customers Elliot and Dylan on the board after doing the Fairfield horseshoe today ⛰️

Want to get your name on Ali’s round leaderboard? Find out more by clicking the link in bio 🔗

28/05/2026

☀️ Summer on the fells ☀️

Pack smart, stay cool, enjoy every step.

Here are our go-to summer essentials for hill days in the Lakes:

⛰️ Plenty of water (start hydrated, stay hydrated)

⛰️ Electrolytes for long, sweaty climbs

⛰️ SPF 30+ and lip balm with SPF

⛰️ Sunhat + UV sunglasses

⛰️ Light, breathable layers (ditch the cotton)

⛰️ Salty snacks to keep energy steady

⛰️ A lightweight waterproof — heatwaves love a surprise storm

⛰️ Navigation tools (haze can make ridges tricky)

⛰️ A small first-aid kit for blisters + scrapes

If you’re heading out this week, pop into the shop — we’ll help you fine-tune your summer kit so you can enjoy the hills safely. 🙌

Some of the best adventures in the Lakes start before you even leave Ambleside 👣From quick evening laps on Loughrigg, to...
26/05/2026

Some of the best adventures in the Lakes start before you even leave Ambleside 👣

From quick evening laps on Loughrigg, to classic days on Fairfield Horseshoe — and for those wanting something bigger, the Lunar Round and Ali’s Round are waiting…

The best part?

They all start right from our doorstep.

Need route ideas, maps, local knowledge or kit advice? Pop into the shop and have a chat — we’re always happy to help point you in the right direction.

Know someone who’d love this? Share it with them and tag us in your adventures 👀

(Estimated times and distances may vary depending on your pace and chosen route)

📍 The Climbers Shop, Ambleside

Your helmet has one job: protect the brain that gets you to the summit. 🧠⛰️Check it before every climb — cracks, dents, ...
19/05/2026

Your helmet has one job: protect the brain that gets you to the summit. 🧠⛰️

Check it before every climb — cracks, dents, loose straps, damaged foam, or worn buckles all mean it’s time to retire it.
And after any major impact?
Replace it, even if it looks fine. Invisible damage is still damage.

Gear ages. Safety doesn’t. 🧗‍♂️

12/05/2026

Camp responsibly 🏕️

Here’s some of the things to keep in mind before you go camping:

⛺️Be inconspicuous. Choose your location wisely: only use remote locations, well above the highest wall line and out of sight of civilisation.

⛺️Stay for one night only. Pitch camp late and leave early, and don’t leave tents up during the day.

⛺️Don’t use camp fires or BBQs. They are highly destructive in sensitive mountain landscapes. Use a camping stove instead. During high fire risk periods, don’t use any open flame.

⛺️Need the toilet? Removing all human waste using a packable toilet kit is the best solution. Away from popular spots, as a last resort, bury solid waste 15cm deep, replacing the earth afterwards. Pack out your toilet paper and sanitary products in a zip-lock bag.

⛺️Wash up and toilet a minimum of 50m from any water sources.

⛺️Choose durable ground. Pitch your tent on well drained ground that won’t be easily damaged or leave traces of your visit.

⛺️Leave no trace. If you take it in, take it out. Try to remove any litter you find too. Pack out all food waste -
it takes much longer than you think to decompose. Replace any rocks you’ve moved.

⛺️Use lights on their lowest setting around camp. Light and noise is very noticeable at night and can disturb wildlife and people.

⛺️Keep group sizes small. Large groups can have a huge impact.

⛺️Use campsites in the valleys. If you want to camp in the valley floor, always use a formal campsite with facilities to minimise your impact and help the local economy.

This is the advice that we follow 🏕️

Need more tips and help with choosing the gear?
Pop in for a chat!

📍The Climbers Shop, Ambleside
📍Joe Brown Shops, Llanberis/Capel Curig

💥 JB Big Tick Competition 💥Our staff member Karolina shared some shots from one of the routes on the ticklist — Table Di...
12/05/2026

💥 JB Big Tick Competition 💥

Our staff member Karolina shared some shots from one of the routes on the ticklist — Table Direct / Cyfrwy Arete on Cadair Idris ⛰️

Here’s what she had to say:

“Table Direct on Cadair Idris was a really cool way to start the Cyfrwy Arete itself — and what a beautiful day we picked to do it.

The views were stunning the whole way, from the walk-in to topping out on Cadair Idris. We chose this route because it’s one of Aled’s favourite mountains and favourite VDiffs.

I also got to learn where the name Cadair Idris (‘Idris’ Chair’) comes from. Idris was a giant, poet, astronomer and philosopher who used the mountain as his throne. It’s said the huge boulders below were stones he shook from his shoes.

Legend has it that anyone who sleeps on the mountain will wake up either a madman or a poet… or never wake again. Love a good myth!” ✨

Want to get involved this summer?

The JB Big Tick Challenge is all about getting out on classic North Wales rock, discovering new routes, and having a brilliant season climbing with friends. (The Climbers Shop / Joe Brown Blog)

There are some amazing prizes up for grabs too 👀

🏆 Cenotaph Corner artwork by climber & artist Phil Gibson (worth £480)
🏆 £250 of DMM climbing equipment
🏆 Scarpa Generator rock shoes
🏆 Scarpa Mescalito approach shoes
🏆 2 x Rockfax subscriptions

📍 More info — link in bio
📸 Don’t forget to tag your adventures with

07/05/2026

Shout out to our customer Fellmandave for going all out in his thank you video 🙌🙌

Massive thanks to our supplier for going above and beyond. We are very proud to be a Scarpa Pro store.

OMM Shoes — Demo DayThis Saturday, 9th of May at The Climbers Shop, Ambleside. Full size range in all three styles of th...
05/05/2026

OMM Shoes — Demo Day

This Saturday, 9th of May at The Climbers Shop, Ambleside.

Full size range in all three styles of the new OMM running footwear.

In-store competitions and a chance to win a pair of shoes!

ULTRA SHOE — a shoe designed not just to go far, but to keep performing when it matters most — maintaining comfort, control and reliability deep into long efforts.

TRAIL SHOE — it’s a precise, responsive ride designed to let you push on when conditions change underfoot.

FELL SHOE — the culmination of decades of innovation and experience in extreme conditions.

Are you in?


What’s your favourite rock type to climb on? And why?🧗Share with us in the comments 👇
05/05/2026

What’s your favourite rock type to climb on? And why?🧗

Share with us in the comments 👇

ROPE CARE 101 🪢Rope feeling fuzzy? Stiff? Sun-baked? Before summer gets busy, give it a little love. We’ve put together ...
30/04/2026

ROPE CARE 101 🪢

Rope feeling fuzzy? Stiff? Sun-baked?

Before summer gets busy, give it a little love. We’ve put together a quick guide on checking, cleaning, storing and retiring your rope — the stuff that keeps you safe and keeps your rope feeling smooth.

Save this for later. Share it with your belay partner so you’re both on the same page.

If you have any questions — simply pop into one of our stores or give us a shout!

Read our Buyers Guide to Ropes — link in bio 🔗

Address

Compston Corner
Ambleside
LA229DS

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9am - 5:30pm
Sunday 9am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+441539430122

Website

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