This facility is now closed until further notice.
Please read the full updates on our coronavirus update post
Learn to Climb
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.
Cost of the course:
| Edge Members | £35 |
| Non-Members | £65 |
One-to-one coaching
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.
Cost:
| Edge Members | £10 |
| Non-Members | £15 |
To arrange a coaching session contact: climbing@leeds.ac.uk
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.
Cost for Belay tests:
| 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 unsupervided.
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.
Cost for Belay refresher session:
| Edge Members (Staff/Student) | £5 |
| Edge Members (Alumni/Public) | £10 |
| Non-members | £10 |
Youth Club
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
Climbing Timetable
View the latest climbing timetable by clicking on the timetable. Alternatively you can download the PDF below.
Climbing wall updates
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.
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