Climbing wall
Our climbing wall was one of the very first indoor climbing facilities in the country. It dates back to 1972 and still provides exciting indoor climbing to this day.
Measuring 35 metres by 7.5 metres it consists of an epoxy resin and concrete climbing surface with rock insert holds. It has many features including cracks, arêtes, flakes, grooves and overhangs. In addition there is an excellent training area for the novice, which boasts a number of ledges that allow for skill development.
It has undergone many phases of development including a custom built bouldering area called the "Pump room" with curved resin panels built in 1992. In total the combined areas give over 350 square metres of wall surface.
Climbing Memberships for Brunel Students
Brunel Students should contact the in order to access the wall. The student Climbing Club have exclusive use during the following times:
- Tuesdays: 5pm – 8pm
- Thursday: 5pm – 8pm
Outside of these times students can access the wall with a valid climbing wall membership. see below
Climbing Memberships for Public
As a member of the public you can use our wall with a valid Membership which cost £30 per year. In order to purchase a membership we ask that you undertake a competancy test before signing up, this will be valid for three years once passed and allows unsupervised access. Please email sports.centre@brunel.ac.uk to find out more. Competancy tests are undertaken on our wall with an instructor. Once signed off as competant by the instructor a membership will become available to buy at reception.
If you have a valid Climbing Wall Instructor qualification, (CWI) or or above, and an indate First Aid certificate and Insurance then you can purchse a Climbing Wall instructor Membership for £30 a year. Please ensure you show these to reception when you arrive. This membership allows you to sign in up to 8 (max) guests with you.
Wall fees apply each time you climb; £6 for members and £10 for climbing member guests.