Beacon Climbing Centre near Caernarfon pairs North Wales' biggest climbing walls with physio and Pilates

For a place built around climbing, Beacon Climbing Centre is surprisingly good at helping people look after their bodies. The centre on the Cibyn Estate in Caernarfon describes itself as the largest indoor climbing centre in North Wales, and alongside its walls it has a health team offering osteopathy, physiotherapy, massage therapy and Pilates.

Beacon was designed, built and is used by people who are passionate about climbing. It caters for all levels, from a first experience to elite performance, and welcomes climbers aged from two to more than 90. It is open every day, all year round and in all weathers, which makes it a valuable option in a part of Wales where the weather often has the final say. Expert tuition is available for all levels, including for groups.

For beginners there is a video introduction, a climbing experience, a bouldering induction and a learn-to-climb course. Children can join kids' and youth climbing clubs, and there are birthday parties and sessions for groups and schools, while more experienced climbers can sign up for progression coaching, a learn-to-lead course and training manuals.

CrazyClimb adds a lighter, family-friendly side, and the centre's café provides catering for birthday parties and groups. There is plenty of free parking, conference facilities and free wifi, and a live counter on the website shows how busy the walls are before you set off.

The health services mean climbers and non-climbers alike can get help with injuries and posture, or simply build strength and flexibility through Pilates, without having to travel elsewhere.

Beacon encourages anyone tempted to give climbing a go to simply ask what is stopping them, and visitors who are not climbing are welcome to come and have a look, enjoy the café and watch friends and family on the walls.

Climbing is a sociable way to stay active through the dark months, and with expert tuition available at every level, it is an easy one to start.

Beacon Climbing Centre is at Zone 5, Cibyn Estate, Caernarfon. Book sessions and health appointments at beaconclimbing.com or call 01286 677 322.