Auto Belay Climbing: Drop-In
Auto-belays let you enjoy our tall climbing walls independently and without a partner. Just clip in, climb, and the device lowers you smoothly to the ground.
All you need is a harness (available to hire) and a quick 20-minute induction.
It’s a friendly, accessible way to start climbing—perfect for anyone new to the sport or not yet trained in rope skills. You can be on the big walls today.
When you’re ready to take things further, check out our Rope Skills Essentials and unlock full rope freedom 💪
What you can expect
You wear a harness
You climb taller walls
You can do it by yourself
The auto-belay slowly lowers you when you fall or finish a climb
You can start climbing today
Duration
Variable
You may climb any time during our opening hours
First time? Our inductions run at:
Weekdays: 7pm, 8pm and 9pm
Weekends & Bank holidays: 11am, 1pm, 3pm and 5pm
Price
£8 to £15 per drop-in session
Packs & memberships available
Age Requirements
Variable
Under 18s must be accompanied by a participating adult
14 to 18s may climb without supervision after passing assessment
How do I get started?
Registration required for drop-in sessions
You must be registered at The Reach before attending a drop-in session. Registration is free and takes just a few minutes. Visit our registration page to get started.
