Avertical World

The SCARPA Instinct VSR — a precise, sensitive and versatile climbing shoe, built for steep bouldering, powerful toe hooks and technical edging. Great for climbers who want a soft, high-performance shoe with plenty of feel.

£170 (£153 Members Price)

The SCARPA Drago LV — soft, sensitive and built for steep bouldering, overhangs, smearing and precise toe work. A great choice for climbers who want maximum feel and flexibility, especially on technical indoor problems.

£160 (£144 Members Price)

The SCARPA Reflex VS — comfortable, versatile and easy to wear, making it a great all-rounder for indoor climbing, bouldering and longer sessions. Ideal for beginners and climbers looking for a supportive shoe without sacrificing comfort.

£85 (£76.50 Members Price)

The SCARPA Reflex VS Women’s — a comfortable, versatile all-rounder designed for indoor climbing, bouldering and longer sessions. Great for beginners and everyday climbers looking for a supportive, easy-wearing shoe with plenty of comfort.

£85 (£76.50 Members Price)

The SCARPA Arpia — a versatile, comfortable shoe with a slightly downturned shape, ideal for indoor climbing, bouldering and technical footwork. A great choice for climbers wanting more precision and power without going too aggressive.

£135 (£121.50 Members Price)

The Boreal Crux — a versatile, performance-focused shoe built for technical climbing, precise edging and tricky footwork. Great for indoor walls, bouldering and climbers looking for a balance of comfort and performance.

£120 (£108) Members Price)

The Boreal Alpha — a comfortable, versatile climbing shoe that’s great for beginners, indoor climbing and longer sessions. A solid all-rounder for developing technique while keeping your feet supported and comfortable.

£79 (£71.10) Members Price)

The Boreal Ninja Jr — a comfortable, versatile climbing shoe made for young climbers, ideal for indoor climbing and bouldering. A great choice for developing technique, confidence and precise footwork while keeping growing feet comfortable.

£50 (£45) Members Price)

The Red Chilli Voltage — a versatile, performance-focused shoe built for steep climbing, bouldering and technical foot

South Wall (Zone 2: Setting Door & Triple Prow) is getting set today by the goodfellas torq_routesetting 🔫

Enjoy.

AVW is recruiting a part-time Centre Assistant 🧗

We’re looking for a passionate climber who is keen to join our team and help create a friendly, welcoming and supportive environment for everyone who visits Avertical World.

If you’re interested, please send a CV and cover letter to [email protected], or pop in and have a chat with Mike.

We’d love to hear from you!

Alter & stepped roof (OG: rocket wall) lead route mop up.

MoonBoard tweakage.

Shrek endurance circuit lengthened (more to come).

AVW new bouldering setting, zones & grade system explained.

We have 9 zones, and as usual, a new zone will be reset each week:

* Big Prow (Zone 1)
* South Wall (Zones 2 & 3)
* East Island (Zone 4)
* West Island (Zones 5 & 6)
* Stepped Roof (Zone 7)
* North Wall (Zones 8 & 9)

We have switched to a tagged V-grade system and moved away from coloured circuits to freshen up our setting and give everyone the chance to climb on all hold types across the grades.

Bronze tags mark the start holds and identify the grade (V0–V9+).

Please brush holds before and after climbing for improved friction.

Also, keep chalk use to a minimum and please clean up any spills.

We have new signs up in the centre to help explain the new, simpler system, but feel free to come and speak to staff if you need any help.

Let us know what you think.

Cheers 👍🏼

🚨 BIG NEWS! 🚨

Our downstairs bouldering area has been open for over 10 years, and it’s finally time for a refresh! 🎉

Over the next few weeks we’ll be:
🟢 Installing brand-new matting
🎨 Giving the area a fresh coat of paint
🧗‍♂️ Completing a full circuit reset across all colours

Work starts this week and is due to be completed by mid-July.

Don’t worry — our upstairs bouldering areas will remain fully open, and we’ll be adding plenty of new problems both on and off circuit to keep things fresh while the work takes place. 💪

If you’re a member, now could be the perfect time to book onto one of our FREE ropes courses and start your rope climbing journey. 🧗

👀 Bonus challenge: Do you know who the climber is in the first photo, taken in our upstairs bouldering area back in 2003?

📸 The second photo shows the downstairs area before AVW, when the building was still an auctioneer’s warehouse!

We’re excited to keep investing in and improving Avertical World, and we can’t wait to share more updates with you soon.

Thanks for your patience and support while we make these changes. We know the finished result will be worth the wait! ❤️

New’s red’s 🍎 up today & tomorrow. Can you spot the setters? 🔍

Just a wee reminder to our members that you can bring friends & family for their 1st visit to the centre for free. You also receive 4 guest passes, which refresh every month. Guests brought by members must be new to the centre, meaning they have not previously signed in or climbed at Avertical World.