It’s probably time to stop whatever you’re doing and come climbing.
No booking required. Just turn up any time we’re open, register when you arrive and climb for as long as you like.
Alongside our other Bristol centres, we’re part of the biggest climbing community in the city. Everything we do is built around two things: community and route setting. Our brilliant staff and amazing climbers make everyone feel at home, while our internal and freelance route setting team keep things fresh with hundreds of new climbs to try out each week.
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All abilities
Three centres in Bristol, two more in South Wales. One big climbing community!
Your Flashpoint membership gives you access to all five centres, each with its own unique climbing, setting styles and community.
What to expect:
When you arrive you’ll be greeted at our front desk by our friendly team. We can give you a quick verbal tour of the building so you know where things are and we can tell you some quick tips to get you started.
You’ll want to wear athletic clothes that you can move around in, think yoga class or running gear. It’s a good idea to bring a water bottle too, although we do have drinks and snacks in our café!
The Basics of Bouldering:
Pick a route (they’re denoted by being holds of the same colour). Start at the bottom and make your way to the top.
To Start a Climb:
Start with your hands on the tagged holds and/or any other lower holds.
To Finish a Climb:
Match your hands on the top hold (in control) and then downclimb using any colour hold until you’re back on the mats. Jumping down is likely to cause injury.
Grades/Colours:
Lower number = easier. Higher number = harder. Green and green and purple coloured holds are always on the lower end and are great for first time climbers. all the other colours are used across the grade ranges, so check the tags at the bottom of the route. We usually set from around v0 all the way to V12.
Basic Safety Things To Note:
Want More?:
If you’re keen to learn more and take your newfound love of climbing further, we’d recommend a taster session at our sister site, Redpoint Bristol.
We’re a massive bouldering gym in the heart of Bristol with a lot of boulders! Everything from VB intro climbs to first set out on, all the way up to techy slabs, dynamic World Cup comp blocs and crimpy V12s; we’ve got something for all styles and skill levels.
On top of our “normal” boulders, we’ve got a range of training options and equipment, including two large circuit boards, multiple digital system boards, campus boards, and our recently expanded gym. You’ll find free weights, fingerboards, cable machines, rowing machines and pull-up bars in the gym – everything you need to train for that project!
To keep you fuelled up and full of beans, we’ve got a wonderful café in the building, serving hot food, delicious pizzas, expertly brewed barista coffee plus cakes, beers and shakes!
Please note – we have lockers and changing rooms but you will need your own padlock to secure your locker.
For information on step-free access, accessible facilities and any additional support you may need during your visit, please see our Accessibility Guide.
Flashpoint Easton is suitable for under-7s. As you enter the building, go right and past the Cip ‘N Climb – the walls there are set with boulders for younger climbers to explore.
Chat to us and sign up to supervise!
An adult who has registered at our centre will normally be allowed to supervise two children.
The supervising adult must take full responsibility for the safety of the participants and complete the relevant paperwork.
Want us to supervise instead? Check out our Kids Clubs!
We do allow experienced teenagers to register to climb unsupervised, but they must get a parent to complete an enhanced parental consent form on top of their standard registration form.
If you are 14 or 15 your parent will need to visit the centre in order to complete the forms with you.
No matter what your experience, you will be asked to watch a short video induction, read our conditions of use and fill out a registration form. The staff will ask you a couple of questions to ensure you have understood the induction and then you will be free to use the centre.
PRE-REGISTER HERE or do it on one of our tablets at the gym.
Three centres in Bristol, two more in South Wales. One big climbing community!
Your Flashpoint membership gives you access to all five centres, each with its own unique climbing, setting styles and community.
What to expect:
When you arrive you’ll be greeted at our front desk by our friendly team. We can give you a quick verbal tour of the building so you know where things are and we can tell you some quick tips to get you started.
You’ll want to wear athletic clothes that you can move around in, think yoga class or running gear. It’s a good idea to bring a water bottle too, although we do have drinks and snacks in our café!
The Basics of Bouldering:
Pick a route (they’re denoted by being holds of the same colour). Start at the bottom and make your way to the top.
To Start a Climb:
Start with your hands on the tagged holds and/or any other lower holds.
To Finish a Climb:
Match your hands on the top hold (in control) and then downclimb using any colour hold until you’re back on the mats. Jumping down is likely to cause injury.
Grades/Colours:
Lower number = easier. Higher number = harder. Green and green and purple coloured holds are always on the lower end and are great for first time climbers. all the other colours are used across the grade ranges, so check the tags at the bottom of the route. We usually set from around v0 all the way to V12.
Basic Safety Things To Note:
Want More?:
If you’re keen to learn more and take your newfound love of climbing further, we’d recommend a taster session at our sister site, Redpoint Bristol.
We’re a massive bouldering gym in the heart of Bristol with a lot of boulders! Everything from VB intro climbs to first set out on, all the way up to techy slabs, dynamic World Cup comp blocs and crimpy V12s; we’ve got something for all styles and skill levels.
On top of our “normal” boulders, we’ve got a range of training options and equipment, including two large circuit boards, multiple digital system boards, campus boards, and our recently expanded gym. You’ll find free weights, fingerboards, cable machines, rowing machines and pull-up bars in the gym – everything you need to train for that project!
To keep you fuelled up and full of beans, we’ve got a wonderful café in the building, serving hot food, delicious pizzas, expertly brewed barista coffee plus cakes, beers and shakes!
Please note – we have lockers and changing rooms but you will need your own padlock to secure your locker.
For information on step-free access, accessible facilities and any additional support you may need during your visit, please see our Accessibility Guide.
Flashpoint Easton is suitable for under-7s. As you enter the building, go right and past the Cip ‘N Climb – the walls there are set with boulders for younger climbers to explore.
Chat to us and sign up to supervise!
An adult who has registered at our centre will normally be allowed to supervise two children.
The supervising adult must take full responsibility for the safety of the participants and complete the relevant paperwork.
Want us to supervise instead? Check out our Kids Clubs!
We do allow experienced teenagers to register to climb unsupervised, but they must get a parent to complete an enhanced parental consent form on top of their standard registration form.
If you are 14 or 15 your parent will need to visit the centre in order to complete the forms with you.
No matter what your experience, you will be asked to watch a short video induction, read our conditions of use and fill out a registration form. The staff will ask you a couple of questions to ensure you have understood the induction and then you will be free to use the centre.
PRE-REGISTER HERE or do it on one of our tablets at the gym.
