The Castle - Hackney
Type of Wall: Bouldering, Roped, Auto-belay
Parking: There is limited parking on site. Arrival by public transport is advised where possible. The nearest tube station is Manor House (Piccadilly Line) and the 341 and 141 bus stop just outside the centre.
Access to reception: There is step-free access to the reception area on the ground floor.
Access to the walls: The ground floor offers a traversing wall, bouldering, high walls and an auto-belay each of which can be accessed step-free. There is also step-free access to the outside bouldering mats. All other walls, including more bouldering, auto-belays and high walls are spread out amongst multiple floors which can only be accessed via stairs. There are some bouldering walls outside in the garden. These can be accessed step free, but the path is very steep. Wheelchair users may need help to use this path safely as it is by a large grassy verge.
Accessible toilet facilities: There is an accessible toilet on the ground-floor. There are additional female toilets and a changing space on the ground floor, with male and mixed facilities upstairs. Lockers can be found in ground floor but most are accessed via a few steps.
There is also a shop and cafe in a small building opposite the main entrance, with step free access.