Join Dorothy House Hospice Care for our brand-new event, the Bath City Abseil 2025, taking place over 24, 25 & 26 October!
80ft descent from Bath College’s Macauley Building
Take on an 80ft descent from one of the tallest buildings in Bath, Bath College’s Macauley Building. Expect incredible views, shocking drops and the challenge of a lifetime! We are incredibly grateful for the support of our partners in this event, Bath College. Expect three action packed days, filled with hair-raising fundraising right in the heart of Bath!
Registration and sponsorship fee
Early Bird Entry – £10.00 (limited to first 150 sign ups)
Standard Entry – £12.50
We ask you to raise what you can in sponsorship in support of Dorothy House Hospice Care.
Funding vital end of life care across Bath and North East Somerset, and parts of Wiltshire and Somerset
Dorothy House Hospice Care has supported 4,254 families living with an end of life diagnosis in the last year. We are working closely with Bath College on this fundraising initiative, and this is a meaningful relationship to us as we know that by the age of 16 around 1 in 20 young people will have experienced the death of a parent.
Fundraising while taking on the Bath City Abseil will mean we can continue to support families in Bath and beyond.
- £80 could fund three hours of community nursing time, helping patients manage pain, discomfort and emotional distress, directly in a patient’s home.
- £150 could fund 6 hours of care during the night – delivered in a patient’s home, by a compassionate, skilled and experienced Hospice at Home Carer. Providing care to patients, essential respite to families, enabling a patient to stay at home at the end of their life.
- £496 could fund a course of 8 hour long sessions for two children or young people after the death of a parent or guardian.
Who can take part?
Age and Weight Restrictions
All participants must be aged 18 or over, unless they are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian (a minimum age of 12 then applies). A teacher or youth leader acting in loco parentis is not adequate. The parent or legal guardian must complete a Parental Consent Form prior to the event and will need to remain within sight and earshot of the minor – this will normally mean that they need to be with the minor whilst they prepare and accompany their child as is reasonably practicable during their participation.
We do not recommend an upper age limit for participation although we would recommend that older individuals consult their doctor if they have any concerns about their health or ability.
We can accommodate people up to 20 stone in weight, but no more due to the restrictions on equipment and loads exerted, although they may need to be fitted with extra equipment for their comfort. If you have anyone wishing to take part who is heavier than 20 stone you can contact us as soon as possible to discuss the possibility of their participation.
Dave Talbot Ltd reserves the right to decline an individual’s participation should their build be deemed unsuitable for the activity.
Fitness
You don’t need to be very fit to abseil, but you do need to have a reasonable level of mobility unless otherwise stated by the event organisers.
Being able to walk quickly up a flight of stairs, jump a foot off the ground and climb over obstacles such as fences unaided, would be a good example of mobility needed.
If you have any doubt about your fitness / mobility to participate in the abseil event you have chosen, please consult the abseil organisers first and then your doctor if needed.
Download our Participant Information Pack
For more information about Bath City Abseil, please download our Participant Information Pack here.
Terms and Conditions
All paying registrants (PR) must complete and sign a registration form or enter online before taking part. Each PR needs to ensure that every member of their party has given the PR their permission to enter them into the event and given permission to submit their name and contact details. These details will be held by Enthuse (for online entrants) and Dorothy House Hospice Care for the purpose of administering this event.
Participants will be given an event arrival time and should be there in good time to take part at their allocated time slot.
Age and Weight Restrictions
All participants must be aged 18 or over, unless they are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian (a minimum age of 12 then applies). A teacher or youth leader acting in loco parentis is not adequate. The parent or legal guardian must complete a Parental Consent Form prior to the event and will need to remain within sight and earshot of the minor – this will normally mean that they need to be with the minor whilst they prepare and accompany their child as is reasonably practicable during their participation.
We do not recommend an upper age limit for participation although we would recommend that older individuals consult their doctor if they have any concerns about their health or ability.
We can accommodate people up to 20 stone in weight, but no more due to the restrictions on equipment and loads exerted, although they may need to be fitted with extra equipment for their comfort. If you have anyone wishing to take part who is heavier than 20 stone, you can contact us as soon as possible to discuss the possibility of their participation.
Dave Talbot Ltd reserves the right to decline an individual’s participation should their build be deemed unsuitable for the activity.
The non-refundable entry fee is to cover the cost of administration and resources for the event.
All participants are asked to raise sponsorship and encouraged to raise at least £150.
What to Bring
- Trainers or walking boots are best, no heels, Flip-flops or sandals
- Clothing suitable for the weather
- Waterproofs may be needed
- Food and water
- Any medication that you need
Fitness
You don’t need to be very fit to abseil but you do need to have a reasonable level of mobility unless otherwise stated by the event organisers.
Being able to walk quickly up a flight of stairs, jump a foot off the ground and climb over obstacles such as fences unaided, would be a good example of mobility needed.
If you have any doubt about your fitness / mobility to participate in the abseil event you have chosen, please consult the abseil organisers first and then your doctor if needed.
Dave Talbot Ltd reserves the right to prevent any person or persons, from participating in the event if they are found to be behaving inappropriately or in a manner that is detrimental to the safe provision of the event. This includes those individuals that are suspected of being under the influence of drink or drugs. Staff are in continuous communication via two-way radios to ensure the safety and control of all participants.
The charity may take photographs of the event and use them in publicity material including on their websites. If you do not want your photograph to be used, please contact Dan Varley on dan.varley@dorothyhouse-hospice.org.uk
In the unlikely event that we do need to cancel the event; you will be notified by email.
If we are unable to re-arrange the Bath City Abseil event for another date, we will contact you about refund options.