diff --git a/code/datums/elements/climbable.dm b/code/datums/elements/climbable.dm
index a2c67742a357e..113cc8aaa90ef 100644
--- a/code/datums/elements/climbable.dm
+++ b/code/datums/elements/climbable.dm
@@ -35,6 +35,8 @@
 	examine_texts += span_notice("[source] looks climbable.")
 
 /datum/element/climbable/proc/can_climb(atom/source, mob/user)
+	if (!user.CanReach(source))
+		return FALSE
 	var/dir_step = get_dir(user, source.loc)
 	//To jump over a railing you have to be standing next to it, not far behind it.
 	if(source.flags_1 & ON_BORDER_1 && user.loc != source.loc && (dir_step & source.dir) == source.dir)