Parthian Reading
Robert Cort Industrial Estate, 62 Britten Rd, Reading RG2 0AU, UK
Wall Type:
Bouldering, Roped, Auto Belay
last updated
3 Nov 2025
Waiver Information
Waivers can be completed online on your personal device or in the centre via fixed tablets.
Competency
For bouldering, climbers have to watch a video as part of the safety briefing. This video is not captioned. For roped climbing, climbers will undergoing a competency assessment comprising of questions, a picture test and/or a physical demonstration
Concession Pricing
Disability concession pricing is avaliable at all times as well as free carer admission.
Parking
Spaces:
10 - 20
Disabled Bays:
Yes
There is a car park with designated disabled bays marked out. There is an additional overflow car park which is only accessible via a set of stairs or a large ramp.
Public Transport Links
The nearest bus stop is a 10 - 15 minute walk away on Basingstoke Road. Reading train station is a 20 - 25 minute walk.
Climbing Facilities
Bouldering, Auto-Belay, Top Rope Wall, Lead Wall, Kid's Wall, Gym, Training Area, Fingerboards, Woody Board, Spray Wall
equipment available to hire / use
Standard Harness, Chest Harness, Full body Harness, Small / kids harness, Adult sized climbing shoes, Kids sized climbing shoes, Tubular belay device, Floor anchor bag, Helmets
Toilets and Changing
Accessible Toilet, Gender Neutral Shower, Male Toilet, Female Toilet
Amenties
Cafe (drinks & snacks), Shop
Layout & Access
There is a step into the building, but a portable ramp can be provided if needed. The main door is manual but it is often propped open.
On the ground floor there are the top rope, lead, autobelay and a bouldering wall. There is also a cafe and seating area and accessible toilet.
On the first floor there is another bouldering area, gym, training area, hangboards, training boards and the male and female toilets.
There is no lift between the floors.
Music
The centre always has background music playing but they will turn it down or off if requested at any time.
nICAS Ascend
They offer Nicas Ascend
Anything Else...
Peak times are evening weekdays from 6pm and weekend mornings - lunch time.
There are downclimbs in the bouldering area.
They offer NICAS for 7 - 18 yrs old including NICAS Ascend.
They can also offer hoist sessions on request and accomodate 1:1 sessions.
Some staff members have undertaken disability inclusion workshops delivered by Access Sport.
The cafe serves hot food at weekends and from 5 - 8pm during the week
Address
Robert Cort Industrial Estate, 62 Britten Rd, Reading RG2 0AU, UK