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Boulder Exe is the South West’s newest bouldering and training centre, where climbing meets community.

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Welcome to Boulder Exe

A huge step up for British bouldering

-Rhys Conlon, Team GB

Whether you’re here to climb, train or connect with others, Boulder Exe is more than just a climbing centre. It’s a social hub, a training ground, a rehab centre and has some of the most extensive bouldering in the South West.

At Boulder Exe you’ll find cutting-edge walls designed for climbers of all levels, where you can push yourself, have fun and connect with a vibrant, supportive and growing community of climbers in the city.

Split over two floors, you’ll find a massive 940 square metres of climbing surface including a state-of-the-art board zone with three digital training boards: the Kilter Board, Tension Board 2 and the classic Moonboard. We’re also one of the few UK centres to feature The Titan, the IFSC accredited competition wall designed by EP climbing which recently featured in the Paris 2024 games. Expect everything from ‘World Cup-style’ blocs to more conventional boulder problems across the gym with weekly setting and a full re-set every 6 weeks.  Add to that a full strength and conditioning gym set up, a yoga studio, on site physio from Quay Kinetics Physiotherapy and a fully licensed bar, café and work space – everything you need under one roof!

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What we offer at
Boulder Exe

New Climbers

Welcome to the world of climbing! You’ll find a new sport and a new community when you step inside our doors - our friendly team will help you get started and you’ll be hooked in no time.

Experienced Boulderers

For experienced boulderers, Boulder Exe offers everything you’d expect from an advanced training facility: ‘World-Cup-style' problems, varying and interesting wall angles, three training boards and a full training set up in our gym.

Young Climbers

At Boulder Exe, we welcome young climbers aged 7+ to experience the thrill of bouldering. With accessible routes, expert coaching, and youth programmes in partnership with Quay Climbing, we’re here to help you build confidence, skills, and a love for climbing.

The Titan Competition Wall

Meet ‘The Titan’, the IFSC accredited competition wall designed by EP Climbing in collaboration with the International Federation of Sport Climbing. Boulder Exe is one of a handful of walls in the UK to feature this cutting edge wall – bringing world class competition bouldering to the heart of the South West.

Bouldering Zones

Bouldering Zones for everyone with two floors of climbing space and a wide array of wall angles from -6 degree slabs to 72 degree overhangs and boulders graded from VB to V12.

The Boards

We’re home to one of the most complete board training set ups in the South West - 3 internationally renowned and easy to use digital training boards which sit alongside an array of campus and fingerboards.

The Yoga Studio

A calm intimate space for small group yoga classes to support flexibility, conditioning and wellbeing.

Quay Kinetics Physio

At Boulder Exe, we’re committed to supporting your climbing journey both on and off the wall with our Quay Kinetics Physio space.

The Gym

At Boulder Exe, we believe in offering comprehensive training facilities to support all aspects of your climbing journey, this includes our fully kitted out gym!

Café & Bar

Climbing is only part of the experience - unwind and refuel in our café and enjoy an array of social events hosted in our bar area. Two unique environments, each designed to enhance your time at the centre. Whether you’re looking for a place to unwind, refuel after a tough session, or connect with fellow climbers, our café and bar offer something for everyone.

Quay Climbing Centre and Clip N Climb

At Boulder Exe, we believe in creating a community where climbers of all levels can thrive. As part of the wider Quay Climbing and Clip N Climb family, we offer a seamless climbing experience across our centres. Whether you're looking to challenge yourself with bouldering, introduce your kids to climbing, or push your limits with roped climbing, there’s something for everyone at both Quay Climbing Centre and Clip N Climb. Our collaboration ensures you have access to state-of-the-art facilities and a vibrant, welcoming community, no matter where you start your climbing journey.

Taunton Leisure

We’re excited to welcome Taunton Leisure to Boulder Exe, bringing over 45 years of outdoor and climbing expertise to our centre.

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Our
Ethos

At Boulder Exe, we’re climbers first. As an independent, locally owned business, we bring the same passion and expertise that have shaped Quay Climbing and Clip ‘n Climb Exeter since 2011.

Our mission is simple: to create a space where climbers of all levels can test their limits, connect with others, and thrive. Our Route Setters are dedicated to crafting problems that offer every climber the same exciting and rewarding experience. Focused on designing movement patterns that look beyond the purely physical effort to the mental challenge of exploring different holds, angles and styles, they aim to inspire progression and growth for everyone who steps onto our walls.

When we opened the Quay, the sign above the door said, Climbing for Everyone. That same mission drives us at Boulder Exe: to build spaces where climbers of all levels feel welcomed and supported to find and push their boundaries in a sport that is a fantastic antidote to all that can feel challenging in modern life.

Our
Bouldering
Centre

At Boulder Exe you’ll find cutting-edge walls designed for climbers of all levels, where you can push yourself, have fun and connect with a vibrant, supportive and growing community of climbers in the city. Split over two floors there’s a massive 940 square metres of climbing space to keep you busy.

You will find:

  • Top-Tier Climbing: From the ‘Titan’ IFSC accredited competition wall to training boards and beginner-friendly areas, we’ve got the walls and blocs to challenge everyone.
  • An Inclusive Community of Climbers: This isn’t just a gym, it’s a place to meet like-minded people, share knowledge, and grow together.
  • Expert Team: Our team is made up of climbers who live and breathe bouldering. They’re here to support, guide, and make sure your experience is next level.
  • First-Class Route Setting: We put as much effort into our routes as we do our climbing. Every problem is crafted with precision and creativity, and it shows.
  • A Holistic Approach to Training and Wellbeing: We’ve built a full set up S&C gym, a yoga studio and a physiotherapy space to ensure that all your training and rehab needs are met under one roof.  Visiting yoga instructors and the team at Quay Kinetics Physiotherapy ensure that the very best practitioners are on hand to support your all round climbing development.
  • A Licensed Bar, Workspace and Café:  Serving the very best in local food and drink for you to enjoy after your climb – with beer on tap from local craft brewers Topsham Brewery.

Boulder Exe isn’t just about the walls – it’s about the vibe, the challenge, and the people. Whether you’re here to send or just starting out, we’re here to push the limits of climbing in Exeter and beyond.

All Welcome
at Boulder
Exe

“Climbing for everyone” means just that: whether you’re 8 or 80, crushing V8s or lacing up rental shoes for the first time, you’ll find your place on our walls. We’ve created a space where all climbers – young crushers, seasoned vets, families, and everyone in between – can feel at home. It’s not just about climbing; it’s about building confidence, creating connections, and empowering people of all ages and backgrounds to achieve what they thought was impossible.  Climbing is a social way to ‘work out’ that’s great for your physical health and your mental wellbeing.  It offers a personal journey – whatever your starting point there is somewhere to go and develop – and a way of creating connections.  You’ll find likeminded people, ready to encourage and support you.  In a world where loneliness is becoming a real challenge for our society, we have built a space where you can climb in solitude or seek out the crowd.  Whether you’re training for a competition, trying yoga for the first time, or simply looking to have fun with friends or family, you’ll always feel supported here.   At Boulder Exe, climbing is more than a sport – it’s a place where everyone can thrive.