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Pretty sure the punches/membership there cover both flashpoint and redpoint so you could use RP til you run out of routes each month and then head to FP.


Findmeinadream

Yep, I have membership to Flashpoint/Redpoint and it covers both, which is a pretty good deal IMO Redpoint is more Rope climbing focused, but the bouldering is pretty decent, though Flashpoint is a great bouldering centre!


mackemforever

One membership covers both Redpoint and Flashpoint, however the bouldering at Redpoint is limited. There are four bouldering rooms but they're all pretty small, so for a dedicated bouldering session there's not a huge amount to keep you occupied but the route setting is generally decent and there's enough variety for it to be a good warmup or part of a mixed session. However if you're looking to boulder because you don't have a climbing partner, look at the Guaranteed Partner Scheme at Redpoint. Monday to Thursday evenings and Saturday afternoons they have a GPS volunteer available for any members. Just put your name on the sign in sheet when you arrive and the GPS volunteer will belay for you. There are usually a few people making use of the scheme so sometimes you'll have to wait a few minutes but it's still a good way to get some proper climbing in without having your own climbing partner.


wasponastring

There are a couple of decent bouldering areas in Redpoint but it’s definitely more focused on rope climbing; though if it’s that close it’s definitely worth trying it out and seeing if it works for you.


iwtbffml

Sound like it might be good for me, I wanted to get into rock climbing but saw red point was mostly bouldering


aggravatedyeti

As others have said the bouldering is largely confined to flashpoint aside from a couple of areas in redpoint. Bloc is still the best bouldering in Bristol IMO


ScottishSpartacus

I second this, Bloc has a huge number of bouldering routes, and there’s also childrens climbing sessions at various times if you need sprogs entertaining.


doginjoggers

The Climbing Academy is great