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06.01.21

Focus on mental health and climbing

Taking time to reflect on the benefits of sport and mental health and examining climbers' negative self-talk.

18.12.20

Bouldering in the time of coronavirus

The final instalment of Jonny Kydd's travel journal.

12.11.20

Swiss Adventures

The next leg of TCA routesetter and BD Local Hero Jonny's grand bouldering tour

11.11.20

#SaveOurSports

TCA is supporting a call for the creation of a sports recovery fund

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.

26.10.20

Extended opening times in Glasgow

Find the right time to climb and help create space

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.

28.09.20

The Church – new opening times

Good news for roped climbers as we extend the opening times of The Church.

09.09.20

Chalk and coronavirus

Research shows climbing chalk is unlikely to transmit coronavirus

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.

24.08.20

Courses at The Church

Improve your skills with our specialist courses - restarting in September 2020

06.08.20

My Lockdown Motivation

Young Scottish competition climber Hannah Kerr tells us about her lockdown.

30.07.20

Disappointment at Scottish gym opening dates

TCA responds to the Scottish Government announcement on Thu 30 July 2020.

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

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

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.

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.

15.05.20

Climbing jigsaws

If you want something to keep your mind and your fingers active, try our new TCA jigsaws

08.05.20

Musings on the art of route-setting

TCA setter Dan talks about the art and challenges of being a route-setter

07.05.20

How to take better climbing photographs

TCA route-setter and photographer Joseph Schenk shares advice on how to become a better climbing photographer.

04.05.20

Dear climbing

Kate shares her love affair with climbing

30.04.20

Running into Ropes – Discovering the World of Climbing

Emma Marple shares her joy of climbing and travel, and offers advice on how the wild at heart can keep spirits high during lock-down

23.04.20

Team TCA is staying home

To give COVID the boot! Watch our video

20.04.20

Who’s zoomin who?

Download virtual zoom backgrounds to get back into TCA centres

19.04.20

Get Roz-fit

TCA coach and strong lady Roz Frugtniet has created a plan to help you stay in shape.

15.04.20

Secrets to becoming a semi-decent climber

Lucy shares the secrets to her success.

10.04.20

Training at home

Good sources for home-based training ideas.

10.04.20

Stayin’ Alive

Following requests, you can now make small regular monthly payments to TCA

07.04.20

Pretty Strong – screening in your living room

Watch Pretty Strong from the comfort of your own sofa - a climbing film about women, by women, and for everyone.

06.04.20

Choons!

TCA DJs are keeping the psyche high during shutdown with music mixes

03.04.20

Joint open letter to MPs regarding the Leisure Sector

Help us get an important message to your MP/MSP

26.03.20

Time for something uplifting

We have gathered some love letters to climbing from our amazing community to lift your spirits.

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)