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.

11/06/2026

💥Big savings on rucksacks💥

Black Diamond
Deuter
Exped
Grivel
Beal

Get yours before we run out of stock! 🤯

11/06/2026

⛰️Heading into the mountains soon?

🌦️These are some of the weather myths that catch people out everywhere from the Lakes to the Alps to the Himalaya.
We’ve probably all believed at least one of these at some point.

👀Which one surprised you the most—or which one have you seen catch people out on the hill?

💬Drop it in the comments and let’s help more people stay mountain-smart.

🥾If you need help choosing the right gear for your next adventure, simply pop into our shop or drop us a DM. We will help you choose the right layers, waterproofs, footwear and safety-essentials.

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

❗️SAVE ON CAMS❗️Up to 20% off on Black Diamond C4 Cams and DMM Dragon II Cams and sets! Get yours while stock lasts 👀 ...
08/06/2026

❗️SAVE ON CAMS❗️

Up to 20% off on Black Diamond C4 Cams and DMM Dragon II Cams and sets!

Get yours while stock lasts 👀

Upcycled Keyrings - Handmade in the Lakes 👀Our staff member Paul B has been busy turning old ropes into keyrings. We are...
04/06/2026

Upcycled Keyrings - Handmade in the Lakes 👀

Our staff member Paul B has been busy turning old ropes into keyrings. We are now selling these in our shop here in Ambleside! 🪢

If you have an old rope that you wish to recycle, you can bring it to our store and we will pass it on to Paul who can give it a new life! 🧵

Let’s talk 🗣️ What’s your favourite crag in the Lake District?And why? We would love to hear it from you!Drop it in the ...
04/06/2026

Let’s talk 🗣️

What’s your favourite crag in the Lake District?
And why? We would love to hear it from you!

Drop it in the comments below 👇

04/06/2026

💥 LIMITED EDITION💥

Joe Brown Shops - 60th Anniversary Specials

🔴 JB x DMM Phantom Wire Gate

🔴 JB Bar Towel

60 years of sharing knowledge and expertise in the outdoors.

*Every JB Phantom Wire sale will raise £1 for charity - Tom Furey Memorial Trust - supporting education and training in mountaineering activities to those experiencing financial hardship.

Available online and in store.

Staff outing on Peel Crag last weekend 💥4 routes before the rain kicked in - can’t complain! And how cool is the fact th...
04/06/2026

Staff outing on Peel Crag last weekend 💥

4 routes before the rain kicked in - can’t complain! And how cool is the fact that you top out on Hadrian’s Wall?! 🤯

Have you climbed there? What’s your experience? 🧗‍♂️

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

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

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