Rock Climbing
So you’ve seen the awe-inspiring cliff faces of Cheddar Gorge, stretching to a height of over 450ft, but can you imagine climbing them? That’s exactly what you will be doing on a rock climbing experience.
Our experienced instructors will be on hand to show you the ropes (literally!) and, whatever your ability, have you climbing like a pro in no time. You’ll be led past admiring onlookers to the base of one of our 50ft high outdoor climbing walls, before it's time to begin the adventure.
There are many ascent routes you can choose from, ranging from very easy to quite difficult. How many can you conquer during your session? And don’t worry about coming back down again – that’s the easy part. At the top of each climb you are lowered off your climbing rope by your instructor and given the chance to recover your breath while you belay someone else.
Booking
There are two versions of our Rock Climbing experiences: Adventure Climbing for adults and older children (age 13+), and Junior Climbing for younger adventurers (age 8+).
- Junior Climbing is available each day at 10am.
- Adventure Climbing is available at 12.30pm and 3pm.
What our guests say
"My kids and I really enjoyed the rock climbing At Cheddar Gorge. It’s a stunning location and the climbs had a good range from easy to super challenging." Trip Advisor Review.
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- Climbing activities last approximately 90 minutes.
- You need to arrive at least 15 minutes before your session start time.
- Climbing is popular; we suggest you book at least 4 weeks in advance if you have a gift voucher and would like to book in for a specific date.
- Climbing is available on all open days, throughout the year (subject to weather conditions).
- Age: 8 Years and over. Children up to, and including, the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult of 18 years or over. 16 and 17 year olds may participate without adult supervision. One adult may supervise up to nine children.
- Unless you’ve booked as an Exclusive Group, then your experience will be shared with others (up to 10 people in total for each activity).
- If you are a Longleat member or annual passholder, please book your session with a 20% discount by calling guest services on 01934 742 343. Each participant in Rocksport activities must bring with them a valid membership card to show on arrival.
- If you have any special requirements, please contact us on 01934 742343 to discuss these in advance.
- Single Adult (16 years+) £34.50
- Single Child (8 – 15 years) £25.90
- Exclusive Group – Adults & Children (up to 10 people) £241.00
- Exclusive Group – Adults (up to 10 people) £255.00
- Minimum weight 20kg / 3.2 stone. Maximum weight 130kg/ 20 stone.
- Minimum torso size 35cm / 13.8 inches. Maximum torso size 105cm / 41 inches.
- Maximum leg measurement 77cm / 30 inches.
- Minimum head size 48cm / 19 inches. Maximum head size 61cm / 24 inches.
Safety Information
All our Rock Climbing and Caving activities operate under an AALA Licence, number L78524.