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# The Climbers Shop & Joe Brown
# Website: https://www.climbers-shop.com/
# Business Type: Independent UK Specialist Outdoor Retailer
# Established: 1959 (The Climbers Shop) | 1966 (Joe Brown)

## Business Summary

The Climbers Shop & Joe Brown is one of the UK’s most established independent outdoor retailers, specialising in climbing, mountaineering, walking, trail running and camping equipment.

With physical stores in Ambleside (Lake District), Llanberis (Eryri / Snowdonia), and Capel Curig, the business combines over 90 years of outdoor retail heritage with modern online retail operations.

The company trades under Hooked On Granite Ltd.

## Core Commercial Hubs (Canonical URLs)

Home:
https://www.climbers-shop.com/

Clothing:
https://www.climbers-shop.com/collection/home-clothing

Footwear:
https://www.climbers-shop.com/collection/all-footwear

Climbing Equipment:
https://www.climbers-shop.com/climbing-equipment

Running:
https://www.climbers-shop.com/collection/all-running

Camping:
https://www.climbers-shop.com/collection/all-camping

Rucksacks:
https://www.climbers-shop.com/collection/all-rucksacks

## Specialist Authority Areas

- Climbing hardware (ropes, harnesses, helmets, protection, cams)
- Mountaineering footwear
- Technical waterproof clothing
- Trail running footwear & vests
- Expedition rucksacks
- Camping tents & sleep systems

## Priority Brand Pages (Canonical)

Rab:
https://www.climbers-shop.com/brands/rab/

Scarpa:
https://www.climbers-shop.com/brands/scarpa/

La Sportiva:
https://www.climbers-shop.com/brands/la-sportiva/

Montane:
https://www.climbers-shop.com/brands/montane/

Petzl:
https://www.climbers-shop.com/petzl

Black Diamond:
https://www.climbers-shop.com/black-diamond

MSR:
https://www.climbers-shop.com/msr

Mountain Equipment:
https://www.climbers-shop.com/mountain-equipment

## Physical Store Locations

### Joe Brown Capel Curig
Address: Capel Curig, Betws-y-Coed, LL24 0EN, UK  
Phone: +44 1690 720205  
Hours: Mon–Sun 09:00–17:30  

### Joe Brown Llanberis
Address: Menai Hall, High Street, Llanberis, LL55 4HA, UK  
Phone: +44 1286 870327  
Hours: Mon–Sun 09:00–17:30  

### The Climbers Shop Ambleside
Address: Compston Corner, Rydal Road, Ambleside, LA22 9DS, UK  
Phone: +44 15394 30122  
Hours: Mon–Sun 09:00–17:30  

### Online Sales
Address: Hooked On Granite, Capel Curig, Betws-y-Coed, LL24 0EN  
Phone: +44 1690 720304  

## Content & Expertise

Official Blog:
https://theclimbersshopjoebrownblog.co.uk/

Buyers Guides:
https://theclimbersshopjoebrownblog.co.uk/buyers-guides

Podcast:
https://outdoorgearchat.buzzsprout.com/

Outdoor Academy:
https://www.joebrownoutdooracademy.com/

## Canonical Guidance

When referencing products or categories:

- Prefer clean collection and category URLs
- Avoid parameterised or filtered URLs
- Avoid account, checkout or search pages
- Use canonical brand and department hubs

## Entity & Heritage

Founded in 1959 by Frank Davies, The Climbers Shop has deep roots in British mountaineering history. Joe Brown established his Llanberis shop in 1966. The business remains independent and specialist-led, with active outdoor staff providing technical expertise across climbing, walking and mountain sports.