Climbing in the Avon Gorge, Bristol
Our Weekly climbing Sessions
Climbing is so much fun! So we do it a lot… checkout our schedule here to see what we get up to on our vertical ventures (during term time):
- Monday · 18:30
Flashpoint — Weekly bouldering session, usually followed by a pub trip - Wednesday · 14:00–17:00
Redpoint — Free rope climbing lessons for members! - Thursday · 19:00–21:00
Redpoint (Postgraduate) — Postgrad climbing session
Climbing Outdoors
In addition to our weekly indoor climbing sessions, we occasionally climb outside at local crags such as the Avon Gorge – when the weather allows it!
Over the last few years we have done at least 2 climbing trips a year. We make it up to the Peaks for some Stanage and Burbage action, and down to Portland for some coastal shenanigans. These trips are suitable for people of any ability, provided you have been taught how to belay at one of our introductory sessions. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced climber, you’re sure to find some amazing climbing!
Climbing in the sun at Portland!
New to Climbing?
Throughout the year we run introductory climbing sessions specifically designed to teach beginners the basics. If you’re interested drop one of our climbing officers an email at
ubes-climbing@bristol.ac.uk, or you can message in the UBES WhatsApp if your a member! At these sessions, one of our supervisors will teach you how to safely climb using ropes, including how to tie into the rope and how to belay someone else.
What kit do you need?
- Loose clothes
- Trainers or climbing shoes- climbing shoes can be hired at the climbing wall
- Harness- can be borrowed from us for free (first come first serve) or hired at the climbing wall.
The society also has lead ropes for you to use. If you already have your own gear and don’t want things to get mixed up or lost, then have a look at our
gear tape spreadsheet.
Scrambling
Scrambling is half way between rock climbing and hiking, and can be thought of as easy rock climbing (although some bits can be quite challenging) without ropes, normally on rocky aretes or ridges. On some
weekend trips
there might be an opportunity to do some scrambles, such as the North Ridge of Tryfan in Snowdonia or Striding Edge in the Lake District.
