The Lakeland Climbing Centre at Kendal – which houses the tallest indoor wall in the country – will be hosting the first of three rounds of competition for the North East and Lakes region of the British Mountaineering Council Youth Climbing series.

The competition, which will take place on January 25 from 10am to 4pm, is open to young people born between 1997 and 2006 – and everyone is welcome to join in whether new to climbing or with experience.

To take part, entrants must register online at www.thebmc.co.uk