Flashpoint Cardiff
Freemans Parc, Penarth Rd, Cardiff CF11, UK
Wall Type:
Bouldering, Auto Belay
last updated
17 Jan 2026
Waiver Information
Waivers can be completed online, in the centre on portable or fixed tablets or on paper.
Competency
There is a safety video for people to watch if they are new to bouldering, this is not captioned. Competency is assessed through verbal or visual questioning.
Concession Pricing
Disability concession pricing and membership is available at all times. There is free admission for carers.
Parking
Spaces:
20+
Disabled Bays:
Yes
There is an onsite car park with designated disabled bays. Some spaces nearby are for other businesses in the retail park and should not be parked in, especially during working hours.
Public Transport Links
The centre is close to bus stops and 0.6 miles from Grangetown Train Station. The centre is 1.6 miles from the city centre.
Climbing Facilities
Bouldering, Auto-Belay, Circuit Wall, Traversing Wall, Kid's Wall, Gym, Training Area, Kilter Board, Fingerboards
equipment available to hire / use
Standard Harness, Small / kids harness, Adult sized climbing shoes, Kids sized climbing shoes
Toilets and Changing
Gender Neutral Toilet, Male Toilet, Female Toilet, Accessible Toilet
Amenties
Cafe (Hot & Cold Meals)
Layout & Access
There are no steps to enter the building. The majority of the centre is on the ground floor - including most bouldering walls, the auto-belay walls, cafe, shop and kids area. There is an additional bouldering wall, gym and warm up area upstairs. This floor can only be accessed by stairs, with no lift.
Music
The centre will turn background music off or down at any time if requested.
nICAS Ascend
They do not currently offer NICAS Ascend
Anything Else...
The mezzanine is set with low-reach circuits in mind. Route setting takes place on Thursdays and Fridays 9am - 5pm.