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ROCK CLIMBING
INSURANCE
- Specialist Rock Climbing Travel Insurance
- Cover for rock climbing up to 7,000m
- UK's leading sports insurance provider


Our Rock Climbing Insurance policy options
Put simply, we offer three different policy options…
1. Travel Insurance
Our Sports Travel Insurance will cover you whilst rock climbing abroad for leisure or competition, and includes cover for medical and repatriation costs, trip cancellation and curtailment, plus more.
2. Travel Insurance Bolt-On
If you have an existing travel insurance policy in place with another provider such as your bank but it does not include cover for rock climbing, we can provide a bolt-on style of protection for your trip.
3. Sports Accident
Our Sports Accident Insurance is designed to protect you whilst rock climbing in the UK, whether that be for leisure or competition. The policy provides a range of benefits including personal liability and income protection.
Making claims clearer
WE PAY OUT
82%
OF OUR TRAVEL INSURANCE CLAIMS**
OF OUR POLICY HOLDERS
1.2%
NEEDED TO MAKE A CLAIM**
ON AVERAGE WE PAY OUT
£679
FOR EACH TRAVEL INSURANCE CLAIM**
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Why choose us
30 Years Experience
We have been providing tailored Sports Insurance policies for over 30 years, and today protect more than 60,000 customers a year.
Professional Claims Handling
We work with leading claims handlers to make sure our customers experience a prompt and professional service when making a claim.
Underwritten by Experts
We’re pleased to offer tailored cover from AXA XL, a leading provider of insurance in the sports and leisure industry.
UK Based Customer Service Team
Our highly experienced Sales team are available to help support you with any questions that you might have.
5-Star Customer Service Rating
Thousands of happy customers have awarded us a 5-star customer service score on the independent feedback platform, Feefo.
500+ Sports Covered
Being a specialist in Sports Insurance, we provide cover for over 500 different sports & activities, far more than other providers.
What is Rock Climbing Insurance?
Rock Climbing Insurance provides financial protection if you face certain problems whilst you’re taking part in the activity overseas or in the UK.
For those travelling abroad to rock climb, our Sports Travel Insurance policy covers a range of benefits, from lost luggage, to the cost of medical care if you become ill or have an accident.
If you are rock climbing in the UK and need Personal Liability or Income Protection, then our Sports Accident Insurance policy is available.
Both policies can be purchased online in minutes via the “Get a Quote” button above.

Key benefits of our policy
From covering medical expenses to protecting your equipment should it get stolen whilst you’re on holiday, our Rock Climbing Insurance provides comprehensive cover.
- Emergency Medical Expenses & Repatriation
- Cancellation & Curtailment
- Personal Accident cover
- Personal Liability
- Delayed, lost or stolen baggage
- Activity & Race Entry Fees
- Travel Delay, Abandonment and Missed Departure
Frequently Asked Questions
Standard travel insurance policies do not generally cover rock climbing. Our Sports Travel Insurance is specifically designed to cover over 500 high risk activities such as bungee jumping, skateboarding, ski-acrobatics and many more.
By choosing our Rock Climbing Insurance, you will be covered for bouldering, sport climbing, via ferrata, trad climbing, multi-pitch climbing indoors and outside up to 7,000m, and any other sports listed in the same or lower groups. You can search for your specific activity in our sports travel group list.
Our Sports Travel Insurance policy provides up to £5,600 worth of equipment cover, this add-on not only protects your equipment but also any equipment you hire during your trip. It also covers your rock climbing equipment in transit to and from your destination.
Yes, our Rock Climbing Travel Insurance can generally be taken out even if you have a medical condition. We can almost always offer cover at no extra cost, but occasionally our underwriters may apply special terms if you subsequently needed to make a claim relating to your condition.
You can purchase our Rock Climbing Insurance online up until 74 years old. Above this age, you would need to call us on 01494 484800 and we will be able to refer your quote to our underwriters. Please note, our quotes are based on your age at the start date of cover.
* 10% online discount applies to our Sports Travel Insurance and Activity TopUp policies only.
**Data relates to Sports Travel Insurance claims from Jan 2021 to Dec 2021 inclusive.
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