Climbing club in Colchester, based at the University of Essex. A club run by climbers, for climbers.

Welcome to Colchester Climbing Club

Colchester Climbing Club (CCC) is a friendly group of mixed ages and abilities, based in North-East Essex, and currently welcoming new members. The club is run by climbers, for climbers.

We meet every week on Thursday evenings, to climb at our local wall, located in the University of Essex Sports Centre.

From spring to autumn, we run monthly climbing trips to crags up and down the country, as well as some abroad. Over the winter months we organise walking trips.

Members also regularly visit other nearby climbing walls and like to get together for socials throughout the year.

CCC is affiliated with the BMC and our mission is to promote the interests of climbing, hillwalking, and mountaineering amongst members of the club, and to provide an opportunity for members of the club to meet and participate in climbing, hillwalking, and mountaineering activities.

Fancy getting involved?

If you are new to climbing and would like to have a go, or an experienced competent climber looking to join us, please visit the Membership page for details.

Mike leading South Wall Traverse, VS 4c, on a spring trip to Almscliff, Yorkshire.

Mike leading South Wall Traverse, VS 4c, on a spring trip to Almscliff, Yorkshire,.