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The Arc

Chippenham, England, United Kingdom

  • Top Rope
  • Lead Climbing
  • Auto Belay
  • Bouldering
  • Kids Wall
  • Competition Style
  • Outdoor Wall
4.7from 237 reviewsDay pass £14.50
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The Arc in the United Kingdom is a vibrant and inclusive climbing gym where climbers of all levels can challenge themselves and connect with a welcoming community. With state-of-the-art facilities and passionate staff, The Arc offers a dynamic and supportive environment for climbers to push their limits and achieve their goals.

About

The Arc (United Kingdom) Overview

The Arc, located in the United Kingdom, is known for providing a diverse climbing experience for individuals of all skill levels. Here is a concise overview based on user reviews and reliable sources:

  • Facilities: The Arc boasts a wide range of climbing walls including bouldering, top-rope, and lead climbing walls, catering to beginners as well as advanced climbers.
  • Routes: Climbers appreciate the variety of routes offered at The Arc, with options suitable for novices looking to improve their skills, to more challenging routes for experienced climbers seeking a test of their abilities.
  • Atmosphere: Visitors often note the friendly and supportive atmosphere at The Arc, making it a welcoming environment for climbers of all backgrounds to learn and progress in their climbing journey.

Prices

As we last found them. Prices change, so check the wall's website before you go.

Day pass
£14.50

- Peak (Mon-Fri 15:00-20:00, Sat-Sun before 15:00): adult £14.50, under 16 £9.80, under 8 £8.80

- Off-peak: adult £12.50, under 16 £8.80, under 8 £7.80

- Students: £10 on Fridays from 15:00

- A first visit includes two weeks of unlimited climbing at every TCA centre

- Punch cards of 5 to 50 visits from £10.20 a visit

Membership
£52a month

- Monthly billing, cancel any time: adult £52, concession £41, under 16 £26

- Off-peak month: £41

- Add a child under 16 to an adult pass: £16 a month

- Prepaid: 1 month £57, 3 months £161, 6 months £317, 12 months £572

- Passes cover all TCA centres in Bristol, Chippenham and Glasgow

Key Features

Food & Drink

  • Cafe
  • Hot Food
  • Cold Food
  • Hot Drinks
  • Cold Drinks
  • Snacks

Types of Climbing

  • Rope (any)
  • Top Rope
  • Lead Climbing
  • Auto Belay
  • Bouldering (any)
  • Kids Wall
  • Competition Style
  • Outdoor Wall

Climbing Training

  • Training Walls (any)
  • Moon Board
  • Spray Wall
  • Hangboard
  • Campus Board
  • Tension Board

Gym Facilities

  • Gym (any)
  • Free Weights
  • Machines
  • Pull-up Bars
  • Cardio

Access

  • Memberships
  • Single Day Passes
  • Multi-day Passes
  • Student Discounts

Equipment Hire

  • Shoe Hire
  • Chalk Hire
  • Harness Hire

Other Amenities

  • Merchandise Shop
  • Changing Rooms
  • Lockers
  • Showers
  • Toilets
  • Meeting Room
  • Spectator Seating
  • Dog Friendly
  • Workspace

Classes & Programs

  • Classes (any)
  • Beginner Classes
  • Advanced Classes
  • Family Classes
  • Kids Classes
  • Local Competitions
  • Fitness Classes
  • Team Building
  • Private Instruction
  • Women's Programs
  • Outdoor Guiding
  • Charity Events
  • BIPOC Programs
  • LGBTQ+ Programs
  • NICAS

Venue Type

  • Climbing Gym

What climbers say about The Arc

4.7 out of 5from 237 reviews on Google

“Park near facility not erurocarpark, paid for 2 hrs and overstayed - receieved £60 penalty…”

Google review,

“…best the centre is for it's top roping, with some decently high climbs and a really great range of routes with auto belay”

Google review,

Ratings as each site showed them in October 2026.

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Beta videos

How climbers have done climbs at The Arc, played from where they were posted. Walls reset their climbs every few weeks, so check when each was posted.

View all 4 videos at The Arc

  • Crimpy 7a on lead

    • Lead
    • 7a · Advanced
    • Crimps

    By @little_miss_hell_no_dyno on Instagram ·

  • First routes on the outdoor wall

    • Lead
    • Ungraded

    By @tca_thearc on Instagram ·

  • Green 6C+

    • Bouldering
    • 6C+ · Intermediate

    By @georgeclimber_ on Instagram ·

  • Lead climbing from the climber's point of view

    • Lead
    • Ungraded

    By J&H Climbing on YouTube ·

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