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About Up & Under Adventures
Outdoor adventures, climbing and skills development across Bristol and the South West.
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Up & Under Adventures was created to help people discover the outdoors, develop new skills and experience the sense of achievement that comes from trying something new.
From your first climbing experience to developing technical skills on real rock, planning your own outdoor adventures or bringing a team together through shared challenges, we create experiences designed to help you learn, explore and adventure.
Explore our Adventures:
Try climbing | Learn | Train | Groups
From a Passion for the Outdoors to Up & Under Adventures
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The idea for Up & Under Adventures began in 2011, when founder Rob was working as a multi-activity instructor at an outdoor activity centre.
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Working with both young people and adults, Rob saw first-hand how powerful outdoor experiences could be. A climbing session could build confidence. A navigation challenge could teach independence. An adventure shared with others could create memories that lasted long after the activity itself.
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Seven years later, that idea became Up & Under Adventures.
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Founded in 2018, the business began with a simple ambition: to provide high-quality climbing, abseiling and navigation experiences that help people reconnect with the outdoors.
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Since then, Up & Under Adventures has grown from a small operation into a team of experienced, qualified outdoor professionals delivering climbing experiences, courses, coaching, navigation, abseiling and group adventures across Bristol, Wiltshire and the wider South West.
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And while we've grown, our original purpose hasn't changed.
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We want to help more people experience the outdoors, learn new skills and discover what they're capable of.
Adventure, Learning & Progression
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There's no single way to enjoy the outdoors.
That's why Up & Under Adventures offers experiences and courses for different interests, abilities and goals.
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Try Something New
For people who want to experience climbing or adventure for the first time.
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Explore Our Experiences →
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Learn New Skills
For those who want to develop practical outdoor skills.
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Explore Our Courses →
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Develop Your Climbing
For climbers looking to improve movement, technique and performance.
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Explore Coaching →
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Bring Your Group
For organisations and groups looking for something different.
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Explore Group Experiences →
Why Choose Up & Under Adventures?
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We believe great outdoor experiences should be challenging without being intimidating, professional without being stuffy and memorable for all the right reasons.
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When you book with Up & Under Adventures, you can expect:
Experienced & Qualified Instructors
Our instructors are experienced outdoor professionals who bring recognised qualifications, practical knowledge and a genuine passion for helping others enjoy the outdoors.
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Small Groups & Personalised Experiences
Where appropriate, we keep group sizes small so participants receive meaningful instruction, feedback and support.
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Safety Without Losing the Adventure
Good adventure starts with good preparation. We use appropriate equipment, planning, risk management and industry best practice to create experiences that are safe while still feeling adventurous.
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Real Experiences in Real Places
From the limestone cliffs of Avon Gorge to the Wye Valley, Wiltshire countryside and carefully selected indoor climbing centres, we use locations that add something special to the experience.
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Progression Beyond One Day
We don't want your experience with us to end when you leave.
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Our courses, coaching and outdoor experiences create opportunities to keep learning, developing skills and taking on new challenges.
Adventure With Purpose
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At Up & Under Adventures, we believe the best outdoor experiences do more than give you something exciting to do.
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They give you the opportunity to:
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Challenge yourself.
Try something that takes you outside your comfort zone.
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Learn something new.
Develop practical skills you can use again and again.
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Build confidence.
Discover that you're capable of more than you thought.
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Connect with others.
Share challenges, successes and memorable experiences.
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Reconnect with the outdoors.
Spend time in some of the South West's most inspiring landscapes.
Qualified, Experienced & Professionally Connected
We take professionalism seriously. Our instructors and coaches hold relevant National Governing Body qualifications and maintain appropriate first aid and professional standards for the activities we deliver.
We are proud members and supporters of:
Mountain Training is the awarding body network for qualifications and skills courses in hill walking, climbing and mountaineering.
Mountain Training's Association is the membership organisation within Mountain Training for all candidates of any of the Mountain Training qualifications.
CIMSPA stands for the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity. It is the official professional development body for the UK's sport, fitness, and physical activity sector
The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) is the national organization that represents climbers, hill walkers, mountaineers, and ski mountaineers in England and Wales.
AdventureSmart UK & Ireland is a strategy for outdoor safety that encourages participation in the safe, responsible enjoyment of outdoor recreation.
Outdoor Adventures Across Bristol & the South West
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Based in Bristol, Up & Under Adventures delivers experiences across Bristol, Wiltshire and the wider South West, using carefully selected indoor and outdoor locations.
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Our climbing and adventure locations include:
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Bristol
Avon Gorge and indoor climbing venues across the city.
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Wiltshire
Climbing, navigation and adventure experiences across Wiltshire, including locations around Swindon, Chippenham and the Marlborough Downs.
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→ Outdoor Activities Wiltshire
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Wye Valley
Experience climbing on the spectacular limestone cliffs of the Wye Valley.
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South West
We also deliver private sessions, group experiences and bespoke adventures at carefully selected venues across the region.
Protecting the Places We Adventure In
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The outdoors isn't just where we work - it's why we do what we do.
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We want people to experience the landscapes, crags and countryside that make outdoor adventure so rewarding while understanding the importance of looking after them.
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We encourage responsible participation, respect for access agreements, consideration for other users and care for the natural environment.
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Our aim is simple:
Enjoy the outdoors today while helping to protect it for future generations.
Trusted by People Who Love Adventure
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We've had the privilege of introducing hundreds of people to climbing and outdoor adventure, from complete beginners taking their first steps onto a climbing wall to experienced participants developing new skills.
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160+ five-star reviews across Google and Tripadvisor
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Ready to Start Your Adventure?
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Whether you're looking to try climbing for the first time, develop new skills, explore real rock or create an unforgettable experience for your group, we'd love to help.
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