Never climbed before? Start here
Twenty five minutes, and you are a climber.
An induction is a short, friendly session with a coach. They show you how it all works, you stay and climb for as long as you like, and from then on you can come back whenever we are open.
- How long
- 25 minutes, then climb all day
- Adult
- £16.50
- Child or concession
- £11.50
- Experience needed
- None at all
Why start with one
It is the bit that makes the rest easy.
Nobody is watching
It is not a test and there is nothing to pass. Everybody in the room is new, and the coach has seen every wobble there is.
Your climb is included
The induction counts as your entry for the day and shoe hire is free with it, so stay on the wall for as long as your arms last.
Do it once, climb for good
After your induction you can come back on your own whenever we are open. No supervision, no booking, no fuss.
What happens
From the front door to the top of the wall.
Book a slot
Sessions run most days. Pick one below, and fill in the waiver while you are there so you can walk straight in.
Turn up a few minutes early
Wear anything you can move in and bring socks. We lend you the shoes.
Twenty five minutes with a coach
How to fall and land safely, how the colour grades work, where to start and what not to do.
Stay and climb
The wall is yours for the rest of the day. The café is there for when your forearms give up.
“The induction was brilliant fun. I hadn’t planned on climbing myself, just on supervising my daughter, but I couldn’t help myself. We love it and we’ll be back soon!”
Next sessions
Pick a time that suits you.
Live from our booking system. Each one is a small group.
- Fri 2 Oct12:00 to 12:25InductionSpacesBook
- Fri 2 Oct19:00 to 19:25InductionSpacesBook
- Sat 3 Oct11:30 to 11:55InductionSpacesBook
- Sat 3 Oct16:00 to 16:25InductionSpacesBook
- Sat 3 Oct17:00 to 17:25InductionSpacesBook
- Sat 3 Oct18:00 to 18:25InductionSpacesBook
- Sun 4 Oct12:30 to 12:55InductionSpacesBook
- Sun 4 Oct16:00 to 16:25InductionSpacesBook
What it costs
One price covers the induction, your shoes and your climb that day.
| What | Price |
|---|---|
| Induction (25 min coached class), AdultCounts as day entry. Free shoe hire. Stay and climb afterwards. Come back independently forever after. | £16.50per person |
| Induction (25 min coached class), Child / Concession | £11.50per person |
| Induction (25 min coached class), Additional children (family discount)Book 1 adult and 1 child, then all subsequent children are half price. | £5.75per person |
| Induction (25 min coached class), Non-climber / SupervisorFor an adult who only wants to learn how to supervise novices. | £3.50per person |
Bringing children?
Do it together.
Families do inductions together all the time. An adult who is going to supervise under 18s needs one too, unless they already climb regularly, and there is a cheaper ticket for an adult who only wants to learn to supervise.
- One adult can supervise two children aged 6 to 17.
- Children aged 4 and 5 need an adult each, with no exceptions.
- The youngest age for climbing is 4.
Worth knowing
- Coming with an experienced climber? They can sign in up to two new climbers and supervise them, with no induction needed that day.
- Climbed before but feeling rusty? An induction is a good way back in.
- Students have their own induction in the booking system.
FAQs
Questions people ask.
Anything else, ring us on 02380 171 808.
Do I need to book?
Not usually. You can walk in and climb, though weekday evenings get busy. If you have never climbed before, book an induction so somebody can show you round properly. It takes 25 minutes and costs £16.50.
What should I wear?
Anything you can move in. Leggings, shorts, a t-shirt, whatever is comfortable. Climbing shoes are £3.50 to hire, free with any membership, and we have them in every size, so you do not need your own.
Am I too old or unfit for this?
No. Bouldering is problem solving as much as it is strength, and you climb at whatever height you are happy at. We have regulars in their seventies and people who came in having done no exercise for a decade. Older and Boulder on Tuesday and Thursday mornings is a gentle way in.
What is bouldering?
Climbing without ropes, on walls low enough that you can jump off, over deep padded matting. No harness, no belaying, no partner needed. That is why it is the easiest form of climbing to start on your own.
What happens in an induction?
Twenty five minutes with a coach. They show you how to fall and land safely, how the colour grades work, where to start and what not to do. The session you climb afterwards is included, so you can stay as long as you like.
Can I come on my own?
Most people do. You do not need a partner for bouldering, and it is normal to end up chatting to whoever is working the same problem. If you would rather arrive with a plan, come to a social.
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The hardest part is walking in.
Book a slot, turn up, and we will look after the rest.
