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The Ridge - Getting Started

Climber Registration and Validation

ClimberOn your first visit to the Ridge, you will need to complete a registration form to declare that you are a competent climber. It is advisable to obtain a 'SwindonCard' which will be programmed to recognise that you are a competent climber.

If you do not have a 'SwindonCard' you will still need to complete a registration form and will be charged an additional day membership rate every  time you visit the centre to climb.

From time to time the Link Centre facilities may be closed due to events / competitions or maintenance, For more information please click here

PDF version - Climbing Wall Registration

Online version - Climbing Wall Registration

PDF version - Terms and Conditions

Opening Times

Day Opening Times
Monday to Friday 2.00pm-10.00pm
Saturday and Sunday 10.00am-6.00pm

Prices

Main Wall (Two Hours)

Card Type Price
Swindon Card £5.40
Concession 1 Peak £4.80
Concession 1 Off Peak £2.70
Concession 2 Peak £4.30
Concession 2 Off Peak £1.70
Full Price(No Card) £7.00

Bouldering Only (One hour)

Card Type Price
Swindon Card £3.00
Concession 1 Peak £2.70
Concession 1 Off Peak £1.60
Concession 2 Peak £2.40
Concession 2 Off Peak £1.10
Full Price(No Card) £3.90

Belay Only (One Hour)

Card Type Price
Swindon Card £1.60
Concession 1 Peak £1.50
Concession 1 Off Peak £0.90
Concession 2 Peak £1.30
Concession 2 Off Peak £0.60
Full Price(No Card) £2.10

Private Lessons

1 person: one hour

SwindonCard Holder     £26.00
Full Price (No Card)     £33.80

2 persons: one hour

SwindonCard Holder     £38.50
Full Price (No Card)     £50.10

1 person: one and a half hours

SwindonCard Holder     £38.90
Full Price (No Card)     £50.60

2 people: one and a half hours

SwindonCard Holder     £57.80
Full Price (No Card)     £75.10

Equipment

Climbing equipment available for hireEquipment is available for hire at a cost of £2.30 per item.
Members may leave their SwindonCard as a deposit whilst non-members will be charged a deposit of £5 per item. Equipment includes:

  • Shoes
  • Harness
  • Belay device

Courses

Group of climbers chattingWe provide a comprehensive programme of courses from three-session 'tasters' through to outdoor leading, for children (aged 8-12 years), teenagers (aged 13-16 years) and adults.

Further Information

There are various courses available.

If you are aged between eight and 16 years, why not join Cliffhangers, our junior climbing club?

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