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07.02.22

The Arc – opening

Find out the latest on climbing at The Arc

Climbing instructor showing climbers how to tie in to rope

04.01.22

DIFFERENT TYPES OF CLIMBING – TCA YOUTUBE

Person bouldering on climbing holds inside climbing gym

04.01.22

Different types of climbing – recommended reading

01.01.22

Improve your climbing

Do you want to improve your climbing? TCA offers a range of coaching options for all levels

10.12.21

Covid-safe rules for climbing at TCA

Understand the latest Covid-safe rules at TCA

09.11.21

10 years of TCA Glasgow

Take a walk down memory lane as we celebrate 10 amazing years of TCA Glasgow.

27.07.21

Scottish Dry-Tooling Club at The Prop Store

Ever wondered who those people are who climb with ice axes when it's not cold. Come and try dry-tooling and find out about one of climbing's most esoteric disciplines.

07.07.21

Offers for Chippenham residents

We have created some offers to help the people of Chippenham get into climbing before The Arc opens. Discounted tasters, passes and more.

28.06.21

Is it possible to climb with kids?

We spoke to parents at TCA to find out how they’ve faced and conquered the challenge of climbing with kids. From encouraging them to making time for yourself. Here's how to make it work.

15.06.21

TCA squad – challenging, friendly, rewarding

Owen Taylor tells us about his time in the youth climbing team

11.05.21

The Arc – a new climbing centre in Chippenham

A brand new climbing centre is announced for Chippenham, a joint venture from Chippenham Borough Lands Charity and TCA.

27.04.21

Top tips for climbing outside

If you are new to climbing outdoors or thinking about starting we have gathered some useful tips to help you stay safe and confident.

Squad mums in Bristol

25.03.21

I didn’t expect to be learning a new sport at my age!

We talk to parents of kids who climb in our squad about how climbing has impacted their lives.

18.03.21

Staying safe at TCA

We are here to keep you as safe as possible. Take our safety quiz, find out about coaching or just refresh your knowledge and skills.

16.03.21

April reopening – finally!

TCA centres reopen in April and we can't wait to welcome you back.

16.03.21

Pre-paid passes and reopening

Everything you need to know about pre-paid passes as we reopen our climbing centres.

15.03.21

Climbing is great for mental health

Tom Stabbins reflects on the ways in which climbing has helped his mental health

10.03.21

Climbing hard and saving lives

TCA climber, Dr Ry McHenry's had an incredible 2020. In between heavy shifts in ICU he managed one of his best climbing years to date

01.03.21

The secrets of safer belaying

Watch our talk: We discuss the pros and cons of different devices, skill-fade, why accidents happen and offer practical ideas for practising and improving your belaying safely.

20.02.21

Forgetting to clip auto belay – an interview

Climbing on auto belay is a safe sport, if it is done correctly. But lose focus and any one of us could forget to clip. We speak to Sam about her accident and what we need to do as climbers to stay safe.

19.02.21

Finding the positive: the psychology of climbing

Watch our free Q&A Hazel Findlay. Get tips to deal with stress and create a positive mindset. Stay safe and make progress by managing your comfort, stretch or panic zone.

18.02.21

Manuals for the mind

Here is our recommended reading list to help you get calm, collected and ready for your ascent.

09.02.21

Competition to name our new centre

Our new climbing wall in Chippenham is due to open in later in the year (Covid-permitting). We want you to come up with a name and logo idea.

02.02.21

Sheffield Adventure Film Festival – watch online

Watch the very best of 2020's ShAFF from the comfort of home and help TCA.

27.01.21

Finding your Edge: mental wellbeing and climbing

Rewatch our first online event with Hetty Key who shared results from her research into mental wellbeing and the outdoors and talked about the Women's Trad Festival

26.01.21

Call of Duty Warzone tournament

Join other TCA climbers for a mighty private tournament for fans of Call of Duty warzone.

19.01.21

Climbing as therapy

Pete Burrows from The University of Bristol looks at the science behind the benefits of exercise and climbing.

14.01.21

Free yoga sessions

Follow along with two free yoga sessions from the amazing Anna Beata Yoga

12.01.21

Lockdown Training

Keep spirits up with these ideas to help you train at home...or not!

12.01.21

Hazel Findlay on Mental Health and Climbing

Hazel shares her thoughts on why climbing is so good for your mental health and what can you do to stay positive in lockdown.

08.01.21

Mental health and mindset videos

Find ways to overcome fear, push past challenges and be inspired through sport to improve your mental wellbeing.

07.01.21

Sound advice

We have gathered a playlist of podcast episodes that delve into the topics of mental health, climbing and the mind.

The Mothership

85 Barrow Road
Bristol
BS5 0FD

0117 907 2956

Mon-Fri: 7am-10pm
(Peak 3-8pm)

Sat-Sun: 8am-8pm
(Peak 8am-3pm)
The Newsroom

124 Portman Street
Kinning Park, Glasgow
G41 1EJ

0141 429 6331

Mon-Fri: 7am-10pm
(Peak 3-8pm)

Sat-Sun: 8am-8pm
(Peak 8am-3pm)
The Church

St Werburgh's Church
Mina Road, Bristol
BS2 9YQ

0117 941 3489

Mon-Fri: 12pm-10pm
(Peak 3-8pm)

Sat-Sun: 9am-6pm
(Peak 9am-3pm)
The Prop Store

Unit B2, 24 Craigmont Street
Maryhill, Glasgow
G20 9BT

0141 429 6331

Mon-Fri: 10am-10pm
(Peak 3-8pm)
Sat-Sun: 8am-8pm
(Peak 8am-3pm)
The Arc

Westmead Lane
Chippenham
SN15 3HZ

01249 471182

Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri : 11am-10pm
(Peak 3-8pm)

Wed : 9.30am-10pm
(Peak 3-8pm)

Sat-Sun: 9.30am-6pm
(Peak 9.30am-3pm)