Sir Chris Bonington joins Carlisle climbing wall protest

The protest. Credit: ITV Border

Around one hundred people staged a protest outside the Sands Centre today, in a bid to save Carlisle's only lead climbing wall.

Famous mountaineer Sir Chris Bonington was among the protestors, who want Carlisle City Council to reconsider plans to remove the wall, as part of a £19m refurbishment of the Centre.

The Council's £19m refurbishment plans include creating new swimming pools, as well as a sports hall, fitness suite and dance and exercise studios.