Oxford University Mountaineering Club – Iffley Wall (Oxford University Sports Centre)

Oxford University Mountaineering Club – Iffley Wall (Oxford University Sports Centre)

The Iffley Wall is a bouldering wall located inside the Oxford University Sports Centre on Iffley Road, Oxford. It is not a public commercial climbing gym — access is restricted to members of the Oxford University Mountaineering Club (OUMC) due to insurance and liability reasons. The wall is used primarily by club members for training, weekly sessions and skill development. 

📍 Key point:

• General public access is not available as a walk-in / pay-as-you-go climbing wall at Iffley.
• To use the wall, you must be a confirmed member of OUMC and registered on the University Sport system — once that’s done, you can book sessions through the university’s booking app.  

🥘 Food & Drink: There are no dedicated café facilities specifically for the climbing wall inside the Oxford University Sports Centre. However, there are general café and refreshment options in nearby sports and campus buildings. 

🅿️ Parking: Limited sports centre parking exists on site — users are required to either validate parking at reception or use other public transport/cycling options due to limited spaces. 

Gym / Climbing Wall

 • Club bouldering wall maintained by Oxford University Mountaineering Club (OUMC). 

 • Holds and problems maintained by club members; no fixed large crash mats — portable pads used. 

 • Weekly club sessions (e.g., Monday evenings) and casual club climbs during term time. 

Membership / Entry / Pricing

 • OUMC Membership required: Free access to the Iffley wall is included in OUMC membership. 

 • Membership is open to students, staff and external members (non-university) willing to join the club. 

 • Membership fees (2025 — approximate): standard ~£50, concession ~£45 (term-based options also available). 

 • Non-member access is not offered, and the wall cannot be booked with public climbing wall pricing.

Opening Times

 • Access via club sessions and booked slots — these vary each term and are typically scheduled through the university’s booking app for OUMC members. 

Contact & Access Notes

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