Gift voucher
Climbing gift voucher
Valid for any of the 219 climbing experiences on Yumping, in 49 counties. Whoever receives it chooses which one, where and when.
- They choose the experience, place and day
- Valid for 5 years, in one go or several
- If they pick something pricier, they pay the difference. Any balance goes to their wallet
Choose how to give it
Where it can be used
- Cumbria27
- Kent14
- North Yorkshire13
- Devon11
- Highland10
- Gwynedd9
- Derbyshire9
- West Sussex8
- Greater Manchester8
- East Sussex7
- Hampshire6
- London5
- Pembrokeshire5
- Northamptonshire5
- Carmarthenshire5
- Denbighshire5
- Angus4
- Conwy4
- Somerset4
- Gloucestershire4
- Dorset4
- Donegal4
- Aberdeenshire3
- East Ayrshire3
- Wiltshire3
- Monmouthshire3
- Swansea3
- Limerick3
- Merthyr Tydfil2
- Powys2
- Down2
- Jersey2
- Cornwall2
- Lincolnshire2
- Northumberland2
- South Yorkshire2
- Tyne and Wear2
- West Midlands1
- Herefordshire1
- West Yorkshire1
- Dumfries and Galloway1
- Fermanagh1
- Newry and Mourne1
- Cardiff1
- Caerphilly1
- Bridgend1
- Omagh1
- Fife1
- East Lothian1
And if they'd rather do something else, the voucher works for any other experience on Yumping.
What a climbing session is like
A first climbing session is usually on a top rope. The rope runs from your harness up to an anchor and back down to the instructor, who takes in the slack as you go, so a slip just leaves you hanging on the rope. You learn to put on the harness, tie in and use your feet more than your arms. Indoor walls have routes graded by difficulty, and there is also bouldering, on low walls without ropes and with thick mats underneath. A taster session takes one to two hours.
Outdoors, sessions on a crag last half a day or a full day, and many include abseiling, coming back down the rock on the rope. Some providers also run scrambles and mountain days for those who want longer routes, which need a head for heights. Indoor walls work all year, while outdoor climbing needs dry rock and is best from spring to autumn. Climbing shoes and a harness are usually provided, so all you need is clothing you can stretch in.
What you need
- Minimum age of 6 to 10, most often 8, depending on the provider.
- Some adult sessions are for over-18s only.
- No experience is needed for taster sessions.
- Outdoor routes ask for a head for heights.
How it works
- You give the voucherBy email or to print, with your message.
- They redeem it on YumpingThey enter the code and the balance appears in their wallet.
- They choose the experience, place and dayIf it costs more, they pay the difference. Anything left over is for next time.
Frequently asked questions
How long is it valid?
5 years from purchase. The exact date is printed on the voucher.
What if they don't fancy climbing?
The voucher works for any other experience on Yumping.
Can it be used in several goes?
Yes. Whatever isn't spent stays in their Yumping wallet.
What if they're scared of heights?
Nobody has to climb higher than they want. Coming down is just a matter of sitting back in the harness while the instructor lowers you.
What happens if it rains on an outdoor day?
Wet rock isn't safe to climb. If the session can't go ahead, you agree a new date with the provider.
Can two people climb together?
Yes, sessions are often for pairs or small groups. Each climber pays for a place: the voucher covers what it reaches and you add the rest, or you give two vouchers.
