Taster Session
Never tried climbing before not sure if you will like it our hour taster sessions give you an insight into climbing. At the end of the session if you wish to learn more and be able to use the wall unattended you can sign up to one of our learn to climb courses listed below.
| MEMBERSHIP | COST |
|---|---|
| Edge Members | £10 |
| Non-Members | £10 |
Learn to Climb Course
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 a taster session.
| MEMBERSHIP | COST |
|---|---|
| Edge Members | £35 |
| Non-Members | £65 |
Experienced Climber
Belay tests
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 |
|---|---|
| Student / Staff | £5 |
| Non-Members | £5.50 |
Once you’ve passed the belay test you will be able to use the climbing wall unsupervised.
Belay refresher session
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 |
|---|---|
| Edge Members (Staff/Student) | £5 |
| Edge Members (Alumni/Public) | £10 |
| Non-members | £10 |
Climbing Timetable
Click on one of the following buttons to view the climbing timetable.
7 November – 13 November 2022
Monday
- 9am-11.30am: School session
- 11am-12.30am: Climbing course LTC
- 2pm-2.30pm: Belay test
- 2.30pm-4pm: GOGA taster
Tuesday
- 9.30am-11am: School session
- 11.30am-12pm: Belay test
- 12pm-1pm: Taster session
- 4pm-6pm: School session
- 6pm-10pm: Caving club
Wednesday
- 9.30am-11am: School session
- 11.30am-1.30pm: School session
- 3pm-3.30pm: Belay test
- 3.30pm-5pm: GOGA taster
Thursday
- 9.30am-11am: School session
- 1pm-2.30pm: School session
- 4pm-6pm: Climbing course LTC
- 6pm-10pm: Climbing & mountaineering
Friday
- 6pm-10pm: Caving club
Climbing Wall Photo Gallery
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