Course events at UK climbing walls
Structured instruction — learn to lead, belay, movement and coaching blocks.
August 2026
- 6 Aug 202619:15The Coliseum - Northumberland Bouldering Centre · Morpeth, North EastCourseBeginners£24.95
Essentials Bouldering class led by Mick Gardener, six places.
- 7 Aug 202617:00Gallery Bouldering · Oxford, South EastCourseOpen to all
Four-week course focusing on footwork, lock-offs and overall technique.
September 2026
- 2 Sep 202620:00The Pinnacle Climbing Centre · Northampton, East MidlandsCourseBeginners
Three 2-hour sessions at the Climbing Centre, Far Cotton, teaching everything needed to climb and boulder safely, plus 3 free entries.
- 3 Sep 202620:00The Pinnacle Climbing Centre · Northampton, East MidlandsCourseOpen to all
Learn to lead climb and lead belay safely with instructors at the Climbing Centre, Far Cotton.
- 5 Sep–17 Oct 202610:15Abingdon Climbing Wall · Abingdon, South EastCourseYouth
Junior climbing courses at Abingdon School Sports Centre for ages 5-15, run as beginner and improver groups.
- 5 Sep 202616:00The Pinnacle Climbing Centre · Northampton, East MidlandsCourseBeginners
Weekend version of the three-week beginners course at the Climbing Centre, Far Cotton; includes 3 free entries.
- 6 Sep–11 Oct 202609:00Abingdon Climbing Wall · Abingdon, South EastCourseYouth
Junior climbing courses at Abingdon School Sports Centre for ages 9 and under, run as beginner and improver groups.
- 19 Sep–20 Sep 202610:00The Reach · London, LondonCourseOpen to all£200
A two-day weekend, 10:00am-5:00pm each day, taking climbers out of the gym environment and onto real rock.
Regular sessions
- Thursdays in 6-week blocks, sessions at 5:15pm and 6:30pm in the Yoga Studio17:15Boulder Exe · Exeter, South WestCourseOpen to all£90 per 6-week block
Clinical pilates class emphasising strength, flexibility and injury prevention. Open to all levels.
- Tuesdays at 7pm19:00City Bloc Leeds · Leeds, YorkshireCourseOpen to all
Weekly instructor-led session focusing on technique, problem-solving and group support for improver-level climbers.
- Runs over two evenings, Mondays and Thursdays 18:30-20:3018:30EnnisRock · Enniskillen, Northern IrelandCourseYouth£45
Two-day course for 14-17 year olds leading to independent competent climber certification. Maximum 10 participants; requires prior EnnisRock registration and parental consent.
- Assessment Wednesday 6-7pm, course Wednesday 7-9pm19:00Healthy Living Centre Climbing Wall · Chesterfield, East MidlandsCourseOpen to all£30 per person for non-members, free for Active Fitness mem…
Climbing wall induction for ages 14 and over, with a separate assessment slot for those who already climb.
- Mondays 8-9pm and Fridays 7-8pm; the Friday session is run by a female instructor20:00Healthy Living Centre Climbing Wall · Chesterfield, East MidlandsCourseOpen to all
Session for climbers of all abilities.
- Wednesdays at 6pm and Sundays at 1pm18:00Ibex Bouldering · Darlington, North EastCourseBeginners£17.50
One hour beginner session covering warm-up, a safety briefing with fall practice, and technique coaching. Price includes day pass, entry and shoe hire.
- WeeklyIndirock · Southend-on-Sea, East of EnglandCourseBeginners£50 (£35 for monthly members)
A weekly class described as the starting point for beginners and a technique refresher for returning climbers.
- 5-week course, 20:00-22:00; start day listed as TBC20:00JAGS Sports Club Climbing Wall · London, LondonCourseBeginners£135 non-members, £125 members
Five-week climbing course for ages 16+ covering knots, technique and equipment, progressing to advanced knots and belaying. Graduates may use the wall during free climb periods.
- MondaysNewcastle Climbing Centre · Newcastle, North EastCourseBeginners£11 per session
Aimed at adult beginners wanting to progress onto harder climbs.
- Thursdays every 3 weeks, 7-8:30pm and 7:30-9pm19:00Parkfield Climbing Wall (Reach Outdoors) · Paignton, South WestCourseBeginners£45 individual, £80 per pair
A two-part course teaching climbing and belaying, running on a three-weekly Thursday cycle.
- Available on requestPlas Madoc Leisure Centre Climbing Wall · Acrefair, Wrexham, WalesCourseBeginners
NICAS Level 1 beginner course for adults, available on request.
- Rainbow Rocket Central - Fridays, 7-8pm19:00Rainbow Rocket Climbing · Cambridge, East of EnglandCourseBeginnersAt no extra cost to your standard wall entry
Coach-led 3-week course for new climbers looking to build their foundations in a safe and friendly environment.
- Listed as running at RavensWall on 2 October (year not printed on the page)08:00RavensWall · London, LondonCourseOpen to all
A day (8am-5pm) learning the basics of route setting. Age 18+, competent climbers only.
- Wednesdays 5pm; Saturdays 11:30am; Sundays 11:30amRock and Rapid Adventures Climbing Centre · South Molton, South WestCourseYouth
National Indoor Climbing Award Scheme Level 1 course sessions.
- Fridays from 4pm16:00Rock and Rapid Adventures Climbing Centre · South Molton, South WestCourseYouth
NICAS Wild Climbers session on the centre timetable.
- Monday 19:30-21:00, Tuesday 18:00-19:30, Friday 19:00-20:30, Saturday 10:00-11:30Schlenker Family Climbing Wall, University of St Andrews · St Andrews, ScotlandCourseBeginners£38.00 non-members / £32.50 members per person per lesson
A lesson for new climbers or those wanting a refresher, covering knots, equipment and safe belaying. Participants are assessed as registered wall users on completion. Minimum of 2 sessions required.
- Wednesday evenings 19:00-20:30, rolling intake with no set start date19:00The Boathouse Climbing Centre · Llandudno, WalesCourseWomen£85
A course of up to 4 weeks (6 hours total) covering bouldering safety, auto-belay, rope techniques and equipment selection. Completion includes 2 months free Crew Membership.
- Mondays 18:00-19:00 and 19:00-20:00, Saturdays 14:15-15:1518:00The Face Climbing Wall, Wirksworth Leisure Centre · Wirksworth, East MidlandsCourseOpen to all£14
One-hour adult climbing lessons run weekly at the centre.
- Every Monday or Friday 7pm to 9pm19:00The PEAK Climbing Wall · Stirling, ScotlandCourseBeginners£27.50 per session
Two-hour session for 18 years and over covering harness fitting, tying in, safe belay technique and the basics of climbing movement. All equipment provided.
- Wednesdays 14:00-15:00, run in blocks14:00The Pickaquoy Centre Climbing Wall · Kirkwall, ScotlandCourseOpen to all
Indoor climbing led by a qualified instructor in a fun, relaxed and social environment, aimed at maintaining fitness and improving health.
- Published dates are 18 and 25 April, 16 and 23 May, and 6 and 13 June, each 1pm-4pm (no year printed alongside the dates)13:00University of Essex Climbing Wall · Colchester, East of EnglandCourseBeginners£60
Instructor-led introductory course of two 3-hour sessions, maximum 6 places, required before new climbers can climb unsupervised.
- Listed on the centre's activity timetable; days and times are published in the downloadable timetable.YMCA Climbing Centre, Newark · Newark-on-Trent, East MidlandsCourseBeginners
An introduction to climbing session designed specifically for older adults.
Previously
Past dates, kept because most of these run on an annual or seasonal cycle.
- 6 Jul–14 Aug 202618:00UHI Perth Climbing Centre · Perth, ScotlandCourseBeginnersFreePast
Free session for groups, families or individuals to learn belaying, rope tying and key skills. Funded by Summer of Sport with equipment provided.
- 23 Jun–24 Jun 2026Boulder Brighton · Brighton, South EastCourseOpen to allPast
Foundation Coach award courses running on 23rd and 24th June.