FAQ’s – Clip N Climb

We like to keep things simple here at Clip ‘n Climb Exeter so we charge the same price for all participants, whatever their age and whenever they climb.  Check out our prices page for up to date information

The entire Clip ‘n Climb experience lasts one and a half hours, including  the pre-climb briefing and harnessing up time and the time at the end to take off harnesses and return equipment.  During this time you will have approximately one hour of climbing.

It doesn’t matter how fit, how small, how daring or inexperienced you might be, we have a range of different challenges and routes which will appeal to all abilities and aptitudes. The minimum age is 4 years. It is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to ensure that children are old enough to participate.  If we become aware that a participant is under age we are required to stop their further participation and this session will not be eligible for a refund.  Participants must be no heavier than 150kg to use the auto belay system. Please note that climbers must be over 120cm to use the Leap of Faith.

Please do tell us if any of your party have additional needs or if you have concerns that we need to be aware of.  We’ll do our best to ensure that they get the most out of the experience with no hassle or fuss. We are able to accommodate customers with a range of  disabilities and additional needs.  We also run specific sessions for children who require a quieter arena in which to climb – some of our weekend sessions are hugely busy and noisy and we appreciate that this is not the best environment for everyone.  Please get in touch if you are interested in attending such a session.  

Don’t be fooled by the bright lights and the primary colours –  Clip ‘n Climb is great fun for adults too!  It’s a great aerobic workout and there are challenges there even for the most experienced climbers.  Remember, if you have booked a Clip ‘n Climb session, it doesn’t give you access to the roped climbing area.

Yes. One of the great things about Clip ‘n Climb is that it is one of the few activities where groups or families with mixed ages can climb together at the same time.

Although we all know that little monkeys can be awesome climbers, our minimum age for public sessions is 4 years of age – even if children are about to turn 4 in a few days or weeks.  It is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to ensure that children are old enough to participate.  If we become aware that a participant is under age we are required to stop their further participation and are unable to refund the session. 

Yes you can just book your child (or yourself) into a session.  Sessions are suitable for complete beginners or repeat visitors.  All climbers must attend our safety briefing and harness fitting.  There are a range of climbing challenges in the arena and all have easy routes for novices.  Our instructors can also advise on the best climbs to tackle first if you are a complete beginner.

You should wear appropriate loose fitting, flexible, comfortable clothing and closed-toe footwear such as trainers. Climbing shoes, shoes with heels, flip-flops or open toe shoes are not permitted.  Shoe laces should be tied, long hair tied back and all jewellery removed before the start of the session.  Glasses must be secure and any jewellery such as rings and ear-rings should be removed before climbing for safety reasons.

All equipment is provided which includes ropes and harnesses and our simple auto belay clips.

You are more than welcome to take pictures of climbers within their group. We do ask that you are sensitive to other climbers and focus on those climbers in your party. Climbers are advised not to carry a phone or camera on them whilst they climb. Phones or other devices can become a hazard to other climbers if they fall out of pockets – they may also get damaged.