Climbing in Bristol
There are a growing number of venues for practicing rock climbing in Bristol, as well as indoor bouldering!
Climbing is a great way to expand your vocabulary, practice your speaking and listening skills, and meet new people in Bristol who share your interests!
Bristol has a huge climbing community, and there are local places where you can climb ‘in the wild’ as well as climbing centres to practice indoor bouldering etc.
Redpoint Bristol
Location: Bedminster (about 45mins by bus from Clifton)
Cost: Taster Sessions: £18.50 (non-members); £16 (members); Membership has many varied options.
Info: Private sessions and coaching also available – scan the code to find out more! Taster sessions include 2 weeks of free climbing and 2 weeks of free equipment hire once completed!
Click the link here to find out more information!
Flashpoint Bristol
Location: Very close to Temple Meads Station (about 30mins by bus from Clifton)
Cost: Same prices and deals as Redpoint (above)
Info: This centre offers LGBTQ climbing sessions, and women’s only climbing sessions (£11 each)
Click the link here to find out more information!
The Climbing Academy
Location: St. Werburghs (30mins by train from Clifton Down Station; 50mins by bus from Clifton)
Cost: £12/session (off-peak); £14/session (peak); student membership is £39/month
Info: Clubs, courses, professional courses and workshops available at this centre.
Click the link here to find out more information!
Bloc Climbing
Location: St. Werburghs (about 50mins by bus from Clifton)
Cost: From £16.50/session
Info: Courses available, as well as open sessions.
Click the link here to find out more information!
The Climbing Hangar
Location: City Centre (about 30mins walking from school)
Cost: Membership is £34.99/month; punchcard system where you buy a block of sessions and they cross off each session as you use it (meaning no time limit!)
Info: Brand new venue in 2025!
Click the link here to find out more information!
Climbing ‘in the wild’ around Bristol
Climbing in Bristol doesn’t have to be indoors – the city is surrounded by dramatic landscapes and countryside which are perfect for outdoor rock climbing!
Up and Under Adventures
Location: Avon Gorge (climbing location – this is the cliffs under the suspension bridge!)
Cost: Half-day sessions of outdoor rock-climbing cost around £85/person
Info: They also offer bouldering and other indoor activities.
Click the link here to find out more information!
Other Locations for Free Climbing in the Wild
Click the link here to read an article describing the places around Bristol where you can free-climb (you will need to bring your own equipment – DO NOT CLIMB WITHOUT THE NECESSARY SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND NEVER CLIMB ALONE!)