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The 12 metres high wall at Hertfordshire Sports Village provides a challenging climbing surface for all grades of climbers from beginners to advanced and boasts the following:
- Unlimited access to competent climbers
- Taster sessions (one per member, per year)
- Impressive 12 metre high wall
- Perfect for beginners to advanced climbers
- Dramatic overhang, vertical and slab surfaces
- Free Competency Assessment
- Inductions available (extra cost)
- Suitable for ages 6+
Taster Session
Never climbed before, but want to have a go? Get started with a one hour taster session.
An instructor is on hand to help you with the basics and all equipment is provided.
You can book the whole session for up to 6 people or book for individuals and be part of a maximum group of 6 with others. Minimum age of 6 years, under 10 years must be accompanied.
- Saturday and Sundays – 12:30 – 13:30
Age Group
Minimum age of 6 years (max of 6)
Price
£15 per person
Inductions
Whether you’re just a little rusty, or you’re completely new to the sport, if you want to learn to climb unsupervised, an Induction is for you.
Learn all the needed skills to climb safely and confidently in your own time. One of our qualified instructors will teach you the basics.
- Two 1.5 hour sessions on (two consecutive) Mondays or Fridays
Age Group
18 years +
Price
£45
Competency Assessment
To ensure the safety of all of our climbers, everyone must complete a Competency Assessment before climbing unsupervised.
A Competency Assessment tests your ability to safely put on a harness, tie in and belay (no teaching is involved).
Climbing Competency Assessments need to be pre-booked – make sure you email Phil below to arrange yours!
Age Group
All ages
Price
FREE
Adults Climbing Club
A climbing session for adults (18 years) during the school term time, to just turn up and climb once an induction or Competency Assessment has been completed. Climbing equipment is provided during this session.
- Fridays – 19:30 – 21:30
Age Group
18+ years
Price
Members: £6.75
Non-members: £7.75
Junior Climbing Club
You can work through our climbing award sheets at your own pace or just climb for fun.
All new-comers are required to fill out a disclaimer form, which must be signed by a parent or guardian before climbing. Sessions take place during school term time every Monday, Friday and Saturday. These are supervised sessions for any climbing ability.
Age Group / Day / Time
8 - 12 years
Monday / 16:00 - 17:30
Saturday / 09:00 - 10:30
12 - 17 years
Monday / 17:30 - 19:30
Friday / 17:30 - 19:30
Saturday / 10:30 - 12:30
Price
8 - 12 years
£5 members / £6 non-members
12 - 17 years
£7 members / £8 non-members
Climbing Courses
Junior 6 week climbing courses take place during school term time on Tuesday's. These are supervised sessions for any climbing ability and follow a structured programme through our climbing award sheets. Term time courses and club sessions are ideal for working towards your Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Age Group / Day / Time
8 - 12 years
Tuesday / 16:30 - 18:00
12 - 17 years
Tuesday / 18:15 - 19:45
Price
£55.50 members / £61.50 non-members
Book a Tour
Come and have a look around our state of the art facilities at Hertfordshire Sports Village, with the opportunity to try them too.
Complete the form above and we'll be in touch or call 01707 284466 to speak to one of our team.