Climbing Commons · Brimscombe Mill · Stroud

Climbing for all

We are working together to bring down the barriers to climbing
Quick Intro

What is Climbing Commons?

We're a community bouldering wall in Stroud. We run a unique model where we can make climbing within reach of more people. This is achieved using a commons model where the facility is owned and run by its members. Every pound stays in the community. 
1st

Commons Bouldering Wall

Probably in the world. 
2nd

Official key card access bouldering wall in the UK

We're also open to pay as you go!
£3

For under 16's 

And free rental shoes. 
£40k

Crowdfunded

And built by volunteers
Who's it for?

It's for everyone

Whether you're a complete beginner, a regular climber, or a parent looking for something brilliant to do with your kids -  there's a path in for you.
Solo adult climbing at Climbing Commons
Solo adults PAYG £7.50 · Membership from £20/month · Out-of-hours access See adult passes →
Family climbing at Climbing Commons
Families Kids from age 2 · Under 16s £3 · Supervising adults are free See family options →
First timers at Climbing Commons
First time? No experience needed · Free induction · Friendly community How to get started →
Part of something bigger

Climbing Commons is inside Brimscombe Mill

Grab your coffee and delicious pay-what-you-can meal at The Long Table. Browse Kids Stuff for second hand children's clothes. Watch live music. Brimscombe Mill is a thriving community hub in the Stroud valleys and there's always something on.
Our model

A bouldering wall as a commons

Over the next year, Climbing Commons will transition to full community ownership, governed under the commons principles. Possibly the first bouldering wall of its kind. When you become a member, you have a say in how the project develops.

Staffed hours are currently limited — all sessions are run by community volunteers. We built our hybrid staffed/unstaffed model deliberately to understand usage before committing to paid staffing. Hours will increase as our paid and volunteer pipeline grows. Want to help build the schedule? Join the volunteer WhatsApp →

Ready to climb?

Three steps to your first session

1
Create an account Register online at Climbing Commons. Add family members if you're bringing under-18s.
2
Complete your induction All climbers do a standard induction. Members do a further Super Induction for full access.
3
Book your first session Pick a session from the timetable, pay your pass and you're in.

Friends and Partners

We are proud to be working with and supported by these organisations