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Climbing Dundonald

Clip 'n Climb Dundonald

Auto-belay climbing for families, harnesses provided, children from age 4

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Open year roundIndoor — climbs in any weather
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Clip 'n Climb Dundonald — Auto-belay climbing for families, harnesses provided, children from age 4.

  • The climbing: Clip 'n Climb auto-belay (family climbing, not a roped gym).
  • Gear: Harnesses provided and fitted by staff.
  • Booking: Book online; walk-ins not guaranteed.
  • Cost: Check current prices when booking online.
Plan your visit

More than 20 walls, every one on an auto-belay

The floor is filled with over 20 themed climbing lines pitched at a range of abilities, so younger kids and braver teens both find their level. Each wall uses automatic belay technology (branded BelayMate), which takes up the slack as you climb and lowers you gently when you come off. Two signature challenges stand out: the Vertical Drop Slide and the Leap of Faith. Staff fit your harness and run a safety brief, so no climbing experience is required. Children from age 4 are in the price tier, and adults can climb alongside them.

Clip 'n Climb auto-belay 20+ challenge walls Ages 4+ Harnesses provided Cafe on site Parties & groups
Good to know before you go:

Clip 'n Climb centres run birthday parties, group sessions and family climbing throughout the week. Check their own booking page for current session times, add-ons and prices before you travel.

Before you set off

What to bring

  • 👕Comfy clothes you can move inNothing restrictive — you want to reach, step high and bend.
  • 📱A booking, or a planMost walls want you registered or booked in; crags want your route picked and someone told.
  • 💧WaterClimbing is thirsty work, and out on the rock there is nowhere to buy any.
  • ✅An honest check of your gradeBe straight about your experience — pick a level you will enjoy rather than survive.
Good to know

Everything before you go

Type
Clip 'n Climb auto-belay (family climbing, not a roped gym)
Minimum age
4 (children priced as ages 4-16)
Induction / registration
No induction needed; staff fit your harness and give a safety brief before you climb
Gear
Harnesses provided and fitted by staff
Cost
Check current prices when booking online
Booking
Book online; walk-ins not guaranteed
Also on site
Yeti Cafe and Starbucks; part of Dundonald International Ice Bowl complex; birthday parties and groups
How long to allow
About 75 minutes for a standard session (55 minutes climbing)
Address
111 Old Dundonald Road, Belfast, BT16 1XT
Questions

Before you go

How much does it cost?
Check current prices when booking online
Do I need to book?
Book online; walk-ins not guaranteed
What ages is it for?
4 (children priced as ages 4-16)
Do I need an induction first?
No induction needed; staff fit your harness and give a safety brief before you climb
What gear do I need?
Harnesses provided and fitted by staff
Getting there

Clip 'n Climb Dundonald is at 111 Old Dundonald Road, Belfast, BT16 1XT. Tap below for directions.

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Nearby

Make more of the day

More days out around DundonaldSee what else is close by More climbing across NIIndoor walls, bouldering and the big outdoor crags
The story

About the venue

Clip 'n Climb Dundonald is part of the Dundonald International Ice Bowl leisure complex on the Old Dundonald Road, east of Belfast. Clip 'n Climb is an international franchise built around themed auto-belay challenge walls designed to make climbing approachable for families and first-timers rather than experienced rock climbers.