News and updates from The Lock team

A regular roundup of what’s happening at the Lock

From squad news to maintenance work and beyond, we’ll keep you abreast of what’s going on throughout the year.

Winter Lead Competition

25/01/24

This is in place of the Winter Bouldering league and Climbing Aggregate.  Round 1 starts 27th January 2024, full details here.

Squad Tryouts

25/01/24

We have free Squad Tryouts taking place on the 16th and 17th March, more information here

We’re recruiting!

14/11/2023

We’re looking to build on our team of Instructors, with fixed term, part time/sessional positions currently available. Visit the Working for Essex website for more information and to apply.

Squad

21/10/2022

Well done to Annie who has bagged 2 top 3 finishes in competitions already this winter. Machine.

The Lock news archive

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Winter climbing aggregate comp

21/11/2022
Essex Outdoors HQ

Our winter climbing aggregate competition – lead climbing, top roping, bouldering. Prizes for top 3 climbers in each categories

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Temporary closure of Lock Climbing wall for improvements

30/03/2022
Essex Outdoors HQ

Details of the temporary closure of The Lock Climbing wall during spring 2022 during improvement works

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Lock CLimbing wall announces closure due to COVID-19 threat

20/03/2020
Essex Outdoors HQ

Information for Lock customers about covid-19 coronavirus

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Lock Climbing wall Covid-19 Coroanavirus updatelo

16/03/2020
Essex Outdoors HQ

Information for Lock customers about covid-19 coronavirus

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Coffee Climb

04/10/2019
Matt Gates

#coffeeclimb starts again today for the winter