Redpoint Climbing Centre

RedBloc is coming!

03/09/2010 11:01:00

Our new dedicated bouldering centre is nearing completion and looking stunning. The matting should arrive at the end of September by which time...

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Climbing Wall Leading Award

15/07/2010 17:10:27

Another first for Redpoint - our very own Martin Cleaver, along with local climber Sam Stokes, recently became the first people in the country...

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Alpine Mountaineering and Training Summer 2010

03/07/2010 20:23:35

Our resident International Mountain Guide Rob Wills is back out in the Alps for the summer. He will be working out of Chamonix...

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Take It Outside!

11/05/2010 08:42:58

Whether you are ready to make the leap into outdoor climbing for the first time or want to work on your outdoor skills...

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Forthcoming events and courses at Redpoint

11/05/2010 08:41:48

A round-up of the dates for SPA and CWA Courses, BMC Masterclasses, First Aid Courses and more... We have a choice of...

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Climbing in your school or home

11/05/2010 08:33:48

Mirf has teamed up with Sam Ring and Robert Grant all experienced climbing wall designers and builders. Zigzag Climbing Walls - Builders of professional...

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Everest in one day!

11/03/2010 17:46:05

Congratulations on an amazing achievement ! On the 17th March 2010 four teams from the University of Birmingham Mountaineering Club each managed to scale...

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Birthday Bash picture gallery now online

08/02/2010 17:18:34

Redpoint's 2nd Birthday Bash was a great day in - thanks to all who showed up and competed, showed...

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REDPOINT GIFT VOUCHERS

19/12/2009 10:05:57

Redpoint Gift Vouchers are always available and make the perfect gift. Vouchers can be personalised for whatever you want and can be used...

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Rock Monkey Hoodies!

14/12/2009 14:14:20

A great prezzie for your resident Monkey. Rock Monkeys Hoodies and Tee Shirts are now available at reception in...

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Midland Youth Climbing Series

14/10/2009 11:50:59

Redpoint swung open for competition season on Sunday, hosting the Midlands Youth Climbing series 3rd round. Participants from all over the Midlands...

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Routesetting blitz!

18/08/2009 20:55:56

Mirf and the Redpoint routesetters have been hard at work creating lots more fiendish routes and bouldering problems with a blitz of both...

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New Redpoint Video by Alex Buckmaster and Martin Cleaver

13/07/2009 16:11:26

Click HERE to see this great new video of Redpoint, assembled from thousands of still images!

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Race For Life..

19/05/2009 19:58:56

Regulars to Redpoint will know Gemma and Paula. On Sunday 24th May they took part in The Race For Life this to...

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Forthcoming Events At Redpoint

02/05/2009 11:20:44

A round up of the dates for Lectures Masterclasses, Courses, and more... and don't forget Redpoint can arrange any climbing course you want!...

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Find a Climbing Partner

18/04/2009 11:38:52

Climbfind is a great way of finding climbing partners, whether you want to hook up for a one-off indoor session at Redpoint, a...

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Birthday Bash, comp news

06/04/2009 13:06:36

The lead comp was an exciting event, the climb took a devious route taking in the two stalactites and a new baby stalactite hanging...

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Holiday Opening Hours

06/04/2009 12:57:03

Bank Holiday Monday opening 10am till 10pm We are normally open 12 noon till 10pm Monday-Friday and 10am till 6pm Weekends.

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The BMC Youth Climbing Series

29/03/2009 12:27:24

Redpoint hosted a round of The BMC Youth Climbing Series on Saturday 28th March. A great day was had by all... watch...

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Redpoint at The Outdoors Show

25/03/2009 15:57:22

Redpoint have teamed up with Bear Creek Adventure, The Tower Climbing Wall in Leicester and other NICAS Primary Centres to provide two climbing...

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Business as usual!

05/02/2009 11:25:34

It takes more than a bit of snow to stop us at Redpoint! All the main roads to the centre are clear so...

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Happy Birthday to us!

02/02/2009 23:28:27

Hard to believe that Redpoint is already one year old, but its true... on Feb 3rd 2008 we opened our doors. We...

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CWA and SPA course dates 2009

20/01/2009 15:59:32

Single Pitch Award and Climbing Wall Award courses are being run from Redpoint. We have teamed up with Unlimited Training and Mountain...

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The BMC Leading Ladder Returns to Redpoint on Jan 31st.

14/01/2009 16:32:23

Following on from the popularity of the last round of the BMC Leading Ladder hosted at Redpoint before xmas, we pleased to announce...

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Marlin Outdoor First Aid Course at Redpoint

14/01/2009 16:20:07

This enjoyable, effective First Aid training for remote and extreme locations is being held here on the weekend of 7th and 8th of...

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BMC FUNdamentals Climbing Workshops

06/01/2009 20:03:35

Following the success of the BMC FUNdamentals workshop at Redpoint on Friday 6th Feb 2008. There will be a further FUNdamentals workshop on...

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Happy New Year from Redpoint!

16/12/2008 10:50:24

Hope you all have a brilliant one and thanks for climbing at Redpoint, happy cranking for 2009, we'll look forward to helping you...

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Climbfind at Redpoint

16/12/2008 00:49:10

Climbfind's very own Jonathon Kresner spent a few days hanging out at Redpoint (excuse the pun!) Taking photos, climbing and generally having fun....

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New Redpoint Photo Gallery

14/11/2008 11:43:27

A Grand Day In pics and lots of other new photos in the website gallery. Follow this link to go to the new...

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Steve McClure at Redpoint

06/11/2008 21:30:44

Monday, 10th October, Steve McClure spent the day at Redpoint setting routes during the day and giving a lecture in the evening. Steve...

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Comp Results - A Truly Grand Day In!

27/10/2008 20:42:52

Our Grand Day In event on Sunday 26th Oct was a roaring success, with climbers travelling from as far afield as Bournemouth, Sunderland...

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More Dates for SPA and CWA Courses at Redpoint

06/08/2008 16:41:43

Due to the popular demand for Single Pitch Award and Climbing Wall Award courses being run from Redpoint, extra dates are being constantly...

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NICAS certificates awarded

21/07/2008 15:52:48

Junior Members of Redpoint's NICAS scheme have been receiving their Level 1 and Level 2 certificates over the last few weeks as a reward...

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Redpoint featured in Climb Mag!

15/07/2008 13:56:05

Redpoint is featured in this month's Climb Magazine. The August 08 issue has a two-page feature on Redpoint by Dave Simmonite who popped...

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NICAS is launched at Redpoint

17/05/2008 13:20:37

Long ago, at the Rock Face, we developed the Rock Monkeys logbook scheme to enable young climbers to work through climbing skills, keep...

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Outdoor Climbing Courses

19/04/2008 17:29:11

Redpoint are more than happy to offer Outdoor Climbing Courses aimed at those who want to make the leap from climbing indoors, to...

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Redpoint's most junior climber!

12/04/2008 21:13:59

Meanwhile.... George may be our youngest climber at just 18 months. It'll be another three and a half years before he can...

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First Ascent of the 5.13a Thin Crack!

07/04/2008 21:50:19

Regular visitors to Redpoint will know that as well as the thousands of bolt-ons, volumes and tufas that make up the routes here, we...

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Redpoint’s most senior climbers yet!

07/04/2008 20:55:01

We’ve always claimed that we have routes suitable for 5 to 95 year olds and this week we had a chance to put our...

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Our shiny new bouldering wall

10/03/2008 18:23:25

Our new bouldering wall is now finished, completing the first phase of Redpoint. Funded by Advantage West Midlands, designed by Entre-prises and the Redpoint...

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Alive and Kicking!

21/02/2008 18:31:59

Hard to believe that we are into the third week already. It seems that everyone is in agreement that its been worth the wait!...

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Climb when you're ready!

03/02/2008 00:44:10

After a concerted effort for the last week we are thrilled to announce that Redpoint will be OPEN from 12 noon...

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Open Evening Monday 28th Jan

29/01/2008 10:25:15

On Monday night we opened the doors for a sneak preview of the centre. Most of the routes are set and most of the...

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Very nearly there!

23/01/2008 23:59:09

The good news… The construction of Redpoint Climbing Centre has been an exciting, frustrating, exhilarating, creative, painstaking and exhausting experience. The good news...

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Sneak Preview of the Bouldering Wall

19/12/2007 12:57:35

Right now, teams of clever Entre-Prises people are beavering away to bring you this...

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Chris Sharma at Redpoint

18/12/2007 17:18:02

We are very excited to be able to announce that plans are afoot for the legendary Chris Sharma to include Redpoint as one...

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Gift Vouchers Now Available

13/12/2007 17:59:35

We've been getting lots of enquiries about gift vouchers for xmas and beyond.... We can provide gift vouchers of any denomination, redeemable...

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Our opening date

16/11/2007 11:03:29

Our opening date will be 28th January 2008, with pre-registration sessions beginning over the previous weekend. We've posted further info on the the Construction...

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