Bouldering
Bouldering is climbing shorter walls without ropes or harnesses.
If you are new to climbing, or do not have the relevant skills to climb with ropes, this is a great way to start climbing today!
If you want to climb unsupervised with ropes then take our Beginners Rope Course 💪
Why Bouldering?
- You climb shorter walls (max height 4.5 metres) above thick safety mats ✅
- You can do it by yourself ✅
- You can start climbing today ✅
How do I get started?
- Watch the induction video
- Complete the Bouldering Registration Form
- Come to the gym and start climbing! No booking required.
- Under 18s will need to be supervised by an experienced adult member.
- Climbers aged 14+ can climb without supervision after completing the relevant induction and risk forms with a parent or guardian.
Supervising Under 18 Guests: Bouldering
Once you have completed the bouldering induction and climbed at The Reach at least THREE times without guests then you can then supervise up to two Under 18 guests while they climb .
Rules for Bouldering Supervision
- Experienced adult climbers can supervise up to TWO Under 18 guests.
- The supervising adult member must remain on the ground, always within sight and within a few metres of their guest(s), paying close attention to them at all times.
- The supervising member cannot climb — unless you have a second experienced climber who also has the appropriate forms to share the supervision.
- All under 18s (except registered junior members), whether climbing or not, must be closely supervised at all times (throughout the premises) by a registered adult member.
- Bouldering-only members must have climbed at The Reach at least THREE times before they can supervise guests.
- Groups of THREE or more novice youth climbers (Under 18) must only be supervised by an instructor holding the relevant Mountain Training qualification and insurance.