17.11.20
Glasgow centres closing for 3 weeks
We will be closing The Newsroom and The Prop Store due to government restrictions from 20 November
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13.11.20
Christmas presents for climbers
We have lots of ideas that will keep the climber in your life happy this Christmas
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12.11.20
Swiss Adventures
The next leg of TCA routesetter and BD Local Hero Jonny's grand bouldering tour
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12.11.20
Buy your TCA pass online – new 3 and 6 month passes added
The easiest way to buy pre-paid passes, access benefits and climb more!
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11.11.20
#SaveOurSports
TCA is supporting a call for the creation of a sports recovery fund
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09.11.20
James Rudge climbing at TCA
Paraclimber James talks about getting back into climbing at TCA and we share his brilliant new video.
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02.11.20
English lockdown – centres closing
Our Bristol centres will be closing for a month from Thu 5 November
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29.10.20
The Bristol Winter Series is back
We re-launch the Winter Series bouldering competition for 2020/21 with a difference
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28.10.20
Griptonite app launched in TCA Glasgow
Try our powerful and fun new app to log climbs, track progress and take part in challenges.
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26.10.20
Extended opening times in Glasgow
Find the right time to climb and help create space
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13.10.20
Updated face covering policy
We have tightened up our policies on face covering use in centres. Learn the new rules.
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13.10.20
Travelling during a pandemic
TCA routesetter and BD Local Hero Jonny Kydd gives us a glimpse of life on the road as he tentatively restarts his climbing tour.
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05.10.20
Peak pricing update
No concession prices for PAYG climbers during peak hours only - starting on Wed 7 October.
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28.09.20
The Church – new opening times
Good news for roped climbers as we extend the opening times of The Church.
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09.09.20
Chalk and coronavirus
Research shows climbing chalk is unlikely to transmit coronavirus
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08.09.20
New membership app
Check in and check out using our new app
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08.09.20
Dumbarton Rock
As the brand new Dumby guide hits the shelves, co-author and TCA staff member John Hutchinson shares his personal connection to the Clyde's iconic climbing venue.
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24.08.20
Courses at The Church
Improve your skills with our specialist courses - restarting in September 2020
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24.08.20
Reopening Glasgow centres
Glasgow centres opening on Mon 31 August!
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24.08.20
Capacity tracker
Keep an eye on the capacity of our centres when we are open.
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07.08.20
How do I buy a punch card?
We explain how you can pre-pay for visits in advance, minimising the need for interaction at the front desk and reducing wait times.
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06.08.20
My Lockdown Motivation
Young Scottish competition climber Hannah Kerr tells us about her lockdown.
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30.07.20
Disappointment at Scottish gym opening dates
TCA responds to the Scottish Government announcement on Thu 30 July 2020.
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14.07.20
Bristol centres reopen on 25th July
It's official, TCA will be reopening The Mothership and The Church on 25th
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24.06.20
Reaction to announcement
The TCA Directors react to the latest government announcement on a path out of lockdown and how this affects climbing centres
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24.06.20
Finding adventure a little closer to home
Nat Berry on exploring local climbing venues and getting used to a slower pace of life
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19.06.20
A life of climbing – Alan Cassidy
TCA Director Alan reminisces about his journey into climbing and a few of his biggest climbs.
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09.06.20
Top tips for cragging safely after lockdown
It is a good time to explore local crags. Roz and Jonny have compiled essential advice for getting restarted.
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02.06.20
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As we prepare to reopen, we need your help.
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15.05.20
Climbing jigsaws
If you want something to keep your mind and your fingers active, try our new TCA jigsaws
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