05/01/21 Facility closure update
All of our facilities are now closed due to the latest national lockdown.
View the latest updates on our Coronavirus updates page
05/01/21 Facility closure update
All of our facilities are now closed due to the latest national lockdown.
View the latest updates on our Coronavirus updates page
We’ll get you off the ground and help you scale new heights.
Reach new heights at The Edge Climbing Wall! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced climber we can offer you an intimate and challenging setting where you will leave every session with a sense of achievement.
Want to try it out? Book a free 30-minute taster session through reception.
Our Learn to climb course is for beginners. You’ll complete four 90 minute sessions in consecutive weeks to take you through basic climbing techniques and the necessary ropework. At the end of the course you’ll be able to use the Edge Climbing Wall unattended. No equipment or experience is necessary but if you’re not sure what’s involved, just book a free 30 minute taster session through reception.
MEMBERSHIP | COST |
---|---|
Edge Members | £35 |
Non-Members | £65 |
If you want to advance your basic skills and become a more competent climber we offer one-to-one coaching, which works like a personal training session.
Teaching covers: belay procedures, rope work, improving climbing movement techniques and enhancing climber confidence.
MEMBERSHIP | COST |
---|---|
Edge Members | £10 |
Non-Members | £15 |
To arrange a coaching session contact: climbing@leeds.ac.uk
If you are an experienced climber and have belayed before you will need to complete a Belay test before using the climbing wall.
The tests are 15 minutes and you will need to demonstrate that you can put on a climbing harness correctly, tie into a rope with an acceptable knot, and then belay someone safely up and down the wall, including arresting a fall. You just need to bring a partner (who need not have any climbing experience) who will do a short, easy climb while we observe you belaying them.
MEMBERSHIP | COST |
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Edge Members | Free |
Student / Staff | £5 |
Non-Members | £5.50 |
Once you’ve passed the belay test you will be able to use the climbing wall unsupervised.
If you have belayed before but would like to refresh your memory before committing to the test, then book a refresher session. As for the test, you will need a partner, and the session will last for the full 30 minutes.
MEMBERSHIP | COST |
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Edge Members (Staff/Student) | £5 |
Edge Members (Alumni/Public) | £10 |
Non-members | £10 |
We offer taster sessions, climbing courses and a climbing club for ages 7 – 17.
Bookings can be made either in person at The Edge or over the phone on 0113 343 5095. For more information please contact climbing@leeds.ac.uk
Please check below for any changes that might not be shown on the timetable.
In line with advice regarding the Coronavirus (covid-19) from the relevant authorities, including the NHS and Public Health England, the University of Leeds has taken the difficult decision to fully close our Sport & Physical Activity facilities from 5 pm on Friday 20th March until further notice to protect the health and wellbeing of our customers and staff, which is our number one priority.
Want to check the facilities out for yourself? Book a tour with our friendly Membership Team who will be happy to guide you around The Edge or take a look at our virtual tour right now.
For a full list of contact details visit our contact page.
General Availability
Mon to Fri 09:00 – 17:00
Sport & Physical Activity Office
The Edge
University of Leeds
Leeds, LS2 9JT
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