Learn the Ropes course
Instructor-led introductory course of two 3-hour sessions, maximum 6 places, required before new climbers can climb unsupervised.
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When it runs
Published dates are 18 and 25 April, 16 and 23 May, and 6 and 13 June, each 1pm-4pm (no year printed alongside the dates)
Where it is
University of Essex Climbing Wall — bouldering + ropes in Colchester. Standard adult entry is £10, though event pricing often differs.
University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, CO4 3SQ · Open in maps ↗
Also on at University of Essex Climbing Wall
- Tuesday evenings 8pm-10pm; published dates are 3, 10, 17 and 24 March, 7, 14, 21 and 28 April, and 12, 19 and 26 May (no year printed alongside the dates)20:00Open to all£8 Essex Sport members, £10 non-members
Two-hour evening community climbing session open to members and non-members.
- Thursdays and Fridays, 4pm-5:30pm16:00YouthYouth£62.50 for a 5-week course, £75 for a 6-week course
Junior climbing course for children aged 8 to 11.
- Thursdays and Fridays, 5:30pm-7pm17:30YouthYouth£62.50 for a 5-week course, £75 for a 6-week course
Junior climbing course for children aged 12 to 16.
Other course events in East of England
- WeeklyIndirock · Southend-on-Sea, East of EnglandCourseBeginners£50 (£35 for monthly members)
A weekly class described as the starting point for beginners and a technique refresher for returning climbers.
- Rainbow Rocket Central - Fridays, 7-8pm19:00Rainbow Rocket Climbing · Cambridge, East of EnglandCourseBeginnersAt no extra cost to your standard wall entry
Coach-led 3-week course for new climbers looking to build their foundations in a safe and friendly environment.
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