Up and Under

Up and Under

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Croeso! Welcome to the page for Up and Under! Up and Under has been open since (1977). Most of the staff are qualified paddlesport coaches.

It started with one small shop and a dream from a young Norman Carter; to provide expert advice and carefully chosen specialist equipment to the people of South Wales and beyond! We now specialize in supplying climbing, caving, mountaineering, travel and walking clothing and equipment, all aspects of paddlesport hardware and software as well as beach gear, and via our Professional arm; hard wear f

23/07/2026

Free Swedish Kåsa or Original Spork with every order over £10 that includes any product from the Light My Fire range!

This offer is available whilst stocks last and the free product will be selected at random according to stock levels.

NEWS: Mission Impossible: The Most Possible E9 in the UK? 15/07/2026

Our Rhos completes her latest Mission. Following on from a winter season of hard slate and grit climbing, former staff member Rhoslyn Frugtniet has returned from more Scottish success to send her hardest trad lead yet - Mission Impossible E9 7a in Eryri. Well done Rhos from everyone at Up and Under.

NEWS: Mission Impossible: The Most Possible E9 in the UK? Rhoslyn Frugtniet shares some thoughts on her recent ascent of Mission Impossible, at Gallt Yr Ogof.

10/07/2026

🧗‍♀️ No plans for the August Bank Holiday? Come and join us at the Gower Climbing Festival

Whether you’re brand new to climbing or a seasoned pro, this community driven festival has something for everyone. Expect epic climbing, a welcoming atmosphere, and a weekend packed with good vibes.

As well as climbing, you can enjoy morning yoga, Petzl gear demos, slacklining, campfires, a fully licensed bar, and even evening discos!

Run by passionate local volunteers, this is a not-for-profit festival celebrating Gower’s incredible climbing community.

🎟️ Find out more and grab tickets by visiting their website https://www.gowerclimbingfestival.co.uk or head over to their page Gower Climbing Festival for more information

25/06/2026

Built with the experts at Rescue 3 Training Centre at Cardiff International White Water, the Palm Rescue Suit is engineered for serious search and rescue operations.

Comfortable, incredibly durable and packed with performance-driven features, it’s designed to deliver when conditions are at their toughest.

Available now in men’s and women’s versions. Drop us a message for more information, or explore our full range of rescue and access equipment via the website link in our bio.

19/06/2026

The Palm Equipment Rescue Universal PFD combines high flotation, a one-size-fits-all design and essential safety features trusted by emergency response and rescue teams. Made from ultra-durable, heavy-duty materials for reliable performance and long service life.

15/06/2026

The HF Equipment Weasel Pro Throw Bag is an essential piece of water rescue gear, trusted by mountain rescue teams, water rescue technicians, white-water kayakers, and coastal adventurers alike. Designed to provide reliability when it matters most, it’s a must-have for staying safe in and around the water.

11/06/2026

The Eckla Beach Rolly is now available at Up & Under!

Perfect for festivals, beach days, camping trips, fishing adventures, and everything in between, the Beach Rolly makes transporting your gear effortless. Once you’re set up, it even doubles as a comfortable seat.

Accessories including headrests, bike attachments, rain covers, and spare wheels are also available.

03/06/2026

We're not just about high end kit we also carry a large range of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Recommended Kit. Find out what we carry here and why https://upandunder.co.uk/duke-of-edinburgh-award-recommended-kit-at-up-and-under. With over 60 recommended products there is something for individual campers and backpackers, schools, scout and cadet groups, outdoor education providers and more.

Photos from Vertebrate Publishing's post 20/05/2026

We'll be stocking this as soon as it comes out, in fact we even get a mention in it, but here's a great offer direct from the publishers Vertebrate Publishing themselves that everyone should know about.

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490 Cowbridge Road East
Cardiff
CF51BL

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 6pm
Thursday 9:30am - 6pm
Friday 9:30am - 6pm
Saturday 9:30am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm