Lyon

Up and Under in Cardiff, UK, stocks a wide selection of climbing, caving and professional equipment from Lyon, a company renowned for its expertise in outdoor gear and training. Founded in 1967 by Ben Lyon, the company started with caving ladders and grew into a leading distributor and manufacturer of equipment for climbing, mountaineering and rescue. As the first UK distributor of Petzl, Lyon expanded its operations to include rope access and rescue training, while maintaining its roots in creating high-quality and innovative products.

Today, Lyon Equipment is an employee-owned company with over 90 skilled staff and an annual turnover exceeding £16 million. It distributes top-tier outdoor and safety equipment across the UK and Ireland and manufactures bespoke goods such as lanyards, slings and tackle bags. With a commitment to sustainability and safety, Lyon continues to lead in outdoor and professional equipment, offering unmatched expertise for those working or adventuring at height.