Joining the Club? 

Who can come?

This club is open to anyone of any ability, from beginner to Olympic champion. We are an LGBTQ+ club, and providing support in a safe space for our community is our priority. Allies are also welcome to join the club but must be willing to support and work with the club and support our community.

The club is run by volunteers, and we do our best to meet the needs of all our members. If you need any support to join us, please email us and discuss this with us so we can work out the best way to accessible to you.

Why join the Club?

Being a BMC-affiliated club provides us and all our members with support and benefits. It also allows us to help improve the inclusion and diversity of all people within the climbing and outdoor communities.

Benefits

Club membership also includes these benefits:

• • Free kit hire at the Quay Climbing Centre and discounted entry to Plymouth Life Centre

  • A voucher for 20% off at Taunton Leisure’s Exeter store

  • Discounted leggings from Funky Fitness (ask us for the code)

  • BMC member discounts on outdoor kit, travel, and accommodation at hundreds of shops and businesses nationwide

  • £15m personal liability insurance for all your climbing, hillwalking and mountaineering anywhere in the world

  • Access to BMC training courses and specialist travel insurance 

  • Supports the excellent work the BMC does for all climbers, including access and conservation

  • Helps raise the profile of LGBTQ+ participation in climbing

  • Some of these benefits – particularly those provided by the BMC – are only available once you’ve paid for membership.

What does it cost?

You can “try before you buy” as a prospective club member, free for up to three months.

Full membership costs £32 for 2025, and everyone’s membership lasts until the end of the calendar year. We’ll contact you next January with details on how to renew.

A discounted rate is available for anyone who is unemployed, on benefits, or a student - please contact us for details. You can see the current membership rates by scrolling down to the membership form.

Session info

Where & when?

Our club-run sessions happen every Monday at The Quay Climbing Centre. We usually start meeting up in the cafe from 6pm, then climb from 6:30pm until about 8:30pm. The Quay is open until 10pm and some people might stay until closing time, but you can arrive and leave whenever works best for you - you don't have to stay for the whole thing.

What does it cost?

We don't charge anything for the session, and your first 3 months of club membership are free. You'll still need to pay to enter the Quay. You can check out their most up-to-date prices here, but as of February 2025 they charge us £9 a session - they kindly charge us the off-peak rate for our Monday evening sessions, so let them know you're with us.

What do I need to bring?

If you have them, bring your harness, belay plate and climbing shoes. If you don't have these, you can borrow them from the Quay for no extra cost.

It's a good idea to bring a water bottle and maybe a snack if you get peckish (or you can buy from the cafe).

What should I wear?

Clothes you feel comfortable exercising in and can move freely in. Gym wear works well, or a comfy t-shirt and jogging bottoms/shorts.

Changing facilities can be limited, so many people come already wearing their climbing clothes.

Beginners' Nights

Check our calendar for the date of the next Beginners' Night - they're on the first Monday of the month, every other month. Then please send us an email or DM via Instagram to let us know when you're planning to come - that way, we'll know to look out for you. Please also fill in the membership form below.

If you arrive between 6pm and 6:30pm, you'll probably be able to spot us sitting in the cafe by the rainbow bags. If you're not sure or are feeling shy, the Quay staff member at the front desk should be able to point us out.

Continuing after Beginners' Night

After Beginners' Night, it typically takes a few practice sessions before you can climb and belay independently. The climbing centre will need you to be supervised by an experienced climber until then (we're very happy to do this!). If you enjoyed climbing and would like to come back, please let us know when you'd next like to come in so we can make sure somebody from the club is available - just drop us an email.

Membership Form

Before coming to your first session, please fill in the membership form below. You can do this before or after contacting us to say that you'd like to come along.