Rules and Etiquette
A few simple rules keep bouldering safe and friendly for everyone. Please read them before you climb.
New to climbing? Our staff give every new climber a short introduction. Ask them about anything on this page.
The short version
- Stay out of the fall zone
- One climber at a time on each part of the wall
- Keep the mats clear
- Fall with bent knees and roll
- Tell staff about loose holds or danger
Bouldering safety rules
Careless behaviour at the wall can injure you and other climbers. Follow these rules so everyone has a good, safe session.
- Climber. They look at the wall, not at you.
- Fall zone. They can land anywhere here, and it moves as they climb.
- Walk here. Go around the fall zone, never through it.
Stay out of fall zones
A fall zone is the area of about 2.5 to 3 m (8 to 10 ft) around a climber, where they can land if they fall. Climbers move, so their fall zone moves with them.
Look up before you walk
A climber cannot see what is below them. Do not walk under or near someone on the wall. Walk around their fall zone, or wait until they are down.
Never climb above or below someone
If one of you falls, you both get hurt. Wait, or ask the other climber politely to move.
Warn people in a fall zone
If you see someone walk into your fall zone, or anyone else's, tell them to move out at once. A loud, clear word is better than a collision.
Keep the mats clear
Bottles, bags, phones and brushes on the mats can injure a falling climber. Before you start a climb, check that nothing (and nobody) is below you.
Learn to fall
Every climber falls. Land on both feet with your knees bent, then roll onto your back. Keep your arms in. Do not try to land straight-legged, and do not put a hand out to stop yourself.
Tell staff
Tell a member of staff if:
- a hold is loose or spins
- a climb has a move or fall that looks likely to cause injury
- you see someone climb in a dangerous way
- you have any feedback for us
How to fall
Look down, then let go
Check the mat below you is clear. Climb down as far as you can before you drop.
Land on both feet, knees bent
Keep your feet apart and let your legs bend deep to soak up the landing.
Roll onto your back, arms in
Let the fall carry you back and roll. Keep your arms in and your chin tucked.
Common mistakes
- Don't
Climbing above or below someone
If the top climber falls, they land on the climber below.
- Don't
Leaving things on the mat
A bottle or bag under a falling climber can twist an ankle.
- Don't
Putting a hand out
A straight arm takes the whole fall. Wrists and elbows break this way.
- Do
Waiting outside the fall zone
Stand back until the climber is down, then take your turn.
Centre etiquette
Everyone comes to have a good time. These habits keep it fair and friendly.
First on the wall goes first
The person who started first has right of way. Wait until they finish, or until you are well outside their fall zone, before you start.
Take turns
Other people want to climb the same problems as you or your group. Share the wall and take turns.
Ask before you give beta
Beta is advice on how to do a climb. Many climbers enjoy working out a problem by themselves. Only give beta when someone asks for it.
Brush off tick marks
Tick marks are chalk lines that show a hold or a foot position. They give beta to the next climber without asking. Brush them off when you finish.
Keep chalk in the bag
Do not throw or shake your chalk bag. Keep your hands inside the bag when you chalk up. Chalk in the air is bad for everyone's lungs, and chalk on the floor must be cleaned.
Put things back
Brushes, yoga mats and weights go back where you found them.
No climbing shoes in the toilet
Other climbers hold the holds that your shoes stand on. Take your climbing shoes off before you go to the toilet.
Four steps to your first climb
The same four steps as on our First Visit page. Please also read the Conditions of Use. Under 18? A parent or guardian must sign, and age rules apply: see the Under 18s page.
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