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Climbing

Whether you’re new to climbing, want to develop your climbing skills or are already an experienced climber, we have a wide range of climbing activities across individual and group sessions.

Casual Adult Climbing

If you are already an experienced climber or have recently completed an adult beginner climb course you can climb in our unsupervised adult casual climbing sessions. You’ll need to register and complete a Climbing Competency Test by showing us that you can put on a harness, tie in and belay.  This can be done at the centre at any time during our casual climb opening hours.  It takes around 5-10 minutes to register and take the test. Registered Competent Climbers can also be signed off to supervise up to two people (juniors or adults) in the wall. Once you have completed your competency test you will be able to book and pay for your casual sessions in advance online, via the app or at reception.

Beginner Adult Climbing Course

Thinking about getting into climbing or just want a refresher?

Our four week Beginners Climbing Course is perfect for people who’ve never climbed before or those who’ve done a bit and want to climb indoors safely and unsupervised.

What Will I Learn?

  • How to tie into a rope correctly and safely
  • How to correctly fit different types of harness
  • How to belay and safely hold the fall of a climber
  • The correct use of different types of climbing equipment
  • Basic climbing technique
  • How to use a ground anchor and clove hitch
  • An introduction to bouldering
  • Basic stretches and warming up exercises for adult climbing
  • How to use an auto-belay
  • About the grading system
  • Learn the lingo! What is a crimp? Jug? Rock-over?

Beginner Climbing Course FAQs

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What Should I Bring?
Shoes and harness are included. Just bring a padlock for a locker, a bottle

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Private Tuition

Whether you want to refresh your climbing skills after a long break, try out climbing as a private group or work on improving your techniques we can offer private tuition sessions for up to four people – with both adults and juniors (aged 5+) welcome – that are tailor made to your requirements. A one-hour private tuition session for one person is £40 then £15 per additional person up to a maximum of four. To book a private tuition session, please enquire online or speak to a member of staff in person or by phone at the Climb reception.