RSD

Simon

I am the current Head route Setter at the Lakeland Climbing Centre, one of the largest climbing centre’s in the UK.
I have set routes/blocs for 5 years professionally.
I Climb 7b+ Sport, E5 Trad, V6 Boulders outside.
I Climb 7b routes, V7 boulders inside.
I have climbed for 8 years all over the uk and internationally too. I have about 10-15 1st ascents in the U.A.E, 2 of which are “Big Walls”.
I predominantly sport climb at the moment, with the odd bouldering trip thrown in.
With my setting, I’m fast, efficient and creative, comfortable setting on any surface and any height with both roped routes and blocs.
I’m a great communicator, have a high work ethic (am happy to help tidy away at the end and stay late if needed). I listen to feedback and accept it when its given. I’m a big believer in “footholds make the route”, especially in the 4-6a grade boundary.

I am the current Head route Setter at the Lakeland Climbing Centre, one of the largest climbing centre’s in the UK, It boasts the largest and steepest lead wall in England. It has 2 major bouldering floors with upwards of 190 blocs, spread over every angle imaginable.
My Job requires me to plan and facilitate the setting in one of the biggest walls in the country.
I train new setters in safety systems and in creative setting.
I maintain and manage all the setting departments kit.
4 Years as head setter at the Ambleside Climbing Wall.
Once at the old Keswick Climbing Wall

United Kingdom / North West

Boulder (unroped), Route (roped), Local Competition

The Lakeland Climbing Centre

Centre Manager

Other certification

In-House trained, at the Lakeland climbing Centre (Major Climbing Centre with 20 Years Route Setting Experience).

Mark Holt

The Lakeland Climbing Centre

Centre Manager at the Lakeland Climbing Centre

Kate Phillips

The Lakeland Climbing Centre

Ex managing director of the climbing wall.
Financial Manager currently.