First Time Visitor
Step 1
Before visiting the centre, please complete an Acknowledgement of Risk Form. It's easy to do, just follow this link and set up your profile. If you are over 18, you can set up your own profile. Under 18's are attached to a parent/guardians account. Parents can set up an account and add a family member to add any children onto their account.
Step 3
It's important that you find the right session for you. All new climbers are required to complete a Beginner Taster Session, unless they are accompanied by a competent climber. A competent climber who has completed a Beginner Taster Session or Competency test may sign in up to two novice climbers.
If you are visiting for the first time but have climbed before, you will be required to complete a Bouldering Competency Test. If you are an experienced climber and wish to supervise a new climber, you will be required to complete a Bouldering Competency Test. If you do not pass our Bouldering Competency Test, you will be required to complete a Beginner Taster Session. You can see our available Beginner Taster Sessions by clicking the link below. If you arrive at the centre and there are no Beginner Taster Sessions available, you may be required to wait or return to the centre when one becomes available. If you are unsure what session is best for you, please call us. Please see the flowchart below.
Under 18s must be supervised at all times by an adult (Over 18) or a Durham Climbing Centre Coach. Competent climbers aged 14-17 years may complete a 14-17 Assessment (30 mins) to be signed off to climb unsupervised.
Step 4
It's important you wear the right clothing to climb. Wear clothes that are comfortable but not too loose fitting; we also advise wearing long sleeve shirts. If you have your own climbing shoes don't forget to bring them with you! Shoe hire is available at the centre if you don't have your own. For hygiene reasons, we ask that everyone hiring shoes wears socks.