Rock Climbing In Bristol

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Climbing and Abseiling Adventure at Wintour's Leap

Chepstow

The running of this activity is subject to sufficiently fine weather, we reserve the right to cancel in poor weather. Climbing and Abseiling Adventure at Wintour's Leap Climbing, abseilin... The running of this activity is subject to sufficiently fine weather, we reserve the right to cancel ...

Climbing - Adult Taster Session

Bristol

Would you like to try rock climbing? Try our Adult rock climbing taster, why not bring your friends? During the 2.5 hour session you will learn the basics of climbing including, how to keep safe, ho... Would you like to try rock climbing? Try our Adult rock climbing taster, why not bring your friends? D...

Abseiling

North Somerset

Abseiling is sliding down a rope in a controlled manner. It is commonly used in conjunction with climbing where there is an access problem. So if the bottom of a climb is washed by the sea you would a... Abseiling is sliding down a rope in a controlled manner. It is commonly used in conjunction with climb...

Wild West Cliff Camping

Bristol

As with rock climbing and abseiling, although cliff camping may seem dangerous, it is a very safe activity. Your instructors will set everything up and stay within reach the whole time to make sure yo... As with rock climbing and abseiling, although cliff camping may seem dangerous, it is a very safe acti...

Bristol

With its docks, hills, river, parks and vibrant cultural offering Bristol packs an awful lot into a relatively small space! If music and theatre are your bag there’s plenty on offer, whilst those wanting to learn a thing or two about craft beer are well served by many small breweries offering tours and tastings. Despite (or maybe because of!) its hills, Bristol is the UK’s first ‘cycling city’ and once you’re off the roads it’s easy to see why, with the magnificent Downs parks, the wooded trails at Ashton Court, and the fantastic Bristol to Bath Railway Path. The docks lend themselves to various watersports too, alongside the many bars surrounding them, meaning there’s a little something for everyone in Bristol!
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Climbing in Bristol

With crags, gorges and quarries Bristol packs an awful lot of climbing routes into a relatively small space!
In addition to a great variety of indoor climbing walls, Bristol has almost 3000 climbing routes packed into the wider city area. In the immediate city area there’s the Avon Gorge, which offers fantastic climbs of up to 80m within minutes of leaving the city itself. Close by climbers also have the picturesque valleys of the River Trym and River Frome, whilst slightly further afield Cheddar Gorge - the largest gorge in the UK - is home to one of the country’s most famous climbs (Coronation Street), and there’s some great sea cliff climbing between tides at the cliffs between Portishead and Brean Down. Guiding and instruction are available.

Why go Rock Climbing in Bristol?

Rock Climbing is a great way to see some of the most stunning places, get fit and healthy in the process and have a great time. There’s a wealth of spots to climb, with over 1000 destinations, 150 climbing walls and hundreds of climbing clubs in the UK. See below for some of the best climbing courses in the UK. For some, climbing is the challenge of getting to the top, for others it's the puzzle of working out the route and how to approach the different hands and footholds. There's also the fitness side of course, being a fantastic total body workout, and particularly effective for those doing indoor bouldering on midweek evenings! Then there's the locations. Outdoor climbing locations are often in some of the most stunning locations in the country, and with the climbing itself you are able to get up close and personal with the landscape, and often able to access locations and views unavailable to anyone else! It’s also an incredibly social sport. When at an indoor climbing wall, it’s natural to talk to others about how to climb routes.
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Who is Rock Climbing Suitable for?

There's a climb for everyone, and part of the beauty of climbing is that the challenge is relative for each individual. There are plenty of climbing clubs if you'd like to join others and do it more socially and learn from peers, and it can be a great family activity too for those with a bit more experience. For those less confident there are plenty of guides and instructors always happy to share their passion with new people to the sport. There are also plenty of great UK climbing forums for further advice and information.

Climbing Overview for Beginners

Climbing is a great activity for everyone, from individuals, groups, families, friends and corporates. Conquering a climbing route or your fear for heights in a group is a great bonding experience. Climbing doesn’t have to be a huge challenge. There are many ways to get involved with the sport that are more accessible than the crazy films like El Capitan where Alex Honnold climbs over 2km without ropes. Try a guided climbing session to take it easy and pick up the basics, or try bouldering at an indoor climbing wall.
There's different techniques and methods to climbing that make the sport that little bit more interesting and challenging.There’s also a wealth of kit and equipment needed for the different types of climbing. And there’s different ways to get involved with the sport. Don’t worry - it’s easy to pick up. We’ve put together a bunch of resources so that after reading them you’ll be clued up on your next rock climbing experience. Below are some useful rock climbing resources to learn more.
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Useful Rock Climbing Resources

A Beginners Guide to Rock Climbing We’ve created a resource for beginners to rock climbing to outline the different types of rock climbing from bouldering, sport climbing and trad climbing and more. What equipment you need and the various ways to get involved with the sport, whether that be joining a local club, going to an indoor climbing wall or booking an instructor.

A Beginners Guide to Rock Climbing. We’ve created a resource for beginners to rock climbing to outline the different types of rock climbing from bouldering, sport climbing and trad climbing and more. What equipment you need and the various ways to get involved with the sport, whether that be joining a local club, going to an indoor climbing wall or booking an instructor.

A Guide to Outdoor Rock Climbing in UK. We’ve pulled together a resource to outline what to expect when climbing outdoors in the UK, including the differences from indoor rock climbing and what kit to take.

Bouldering in the UK

Bouldering is the act of climbing, typically up to 20ft without ropes but with big soft matts beneath. As the height of the climb is not high enough to cause injuries (assuming you fall correctly of course), it’s a great way to get into the sport without having to get used to the technicalities of using ropes, belay devices and the other equipment associated with other types of climbing. To get involved with bouldering, look up your local climbing wall and ensure they mention they have bouldering on offer. Most climbing walls do offer bouldering nowadays. Also, you can find outdoor places to go bouldering. If you’re doing this as a beginner, make sure to organise an instructor who can ensure you’ve got the right equipment (including a bouldering mat to fall on), and show you the best routes and techniques.

Rock Climbing In Bristol

Climbing and Abseiling Adventure at Wintour's Leap

Climbing - Adult Taster Session

Abseiling

Wild West Cliff Camping

Bristol

Climbing in Bristol

Why go Rock Climbing in Bristol?

Who is Rock Climbing Suitable for?

Climbing Overview for Beginners

Useful Rock Climbing Resources

Bouldering in the UK

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