Women's events at UK climbing walls
Women's sessions, meets and comps.
August 2026
- 6 Aug 202618:00The Coliseum - Northumberland Bouldering Centre · Morpeth, North EastWomen'sWomen£12
Women's social climbing session led by Bethany Cay.
- 6 Aug 202619:00The Font · London, LondonWomen'sWomen
A women-only social climbing session hosted by The Font's own Jade Love.
- 6 Aug 2026The Font Borough · London, LondonWomen'sWomen
Women's climbing social at the Borough centre.
- 7 Aug 202619:00The Font · London, LondonWomen'sWomen
A women-only social climbing session hosted by The Font's own Karyn Anderson.
- 7 Aug 202619:00The Font Wandsworth · London, LondonWomen'sWomen
A women-only social climbing session at Wandsworth 2.0, hosted by Karyn Anderson.
- 11 Aug 202618:00The Font · London, LondonWomen'sWomen
A women-only Tension board climbing session hosted by Nelly. The listing suggests a minimum climbing level of around v3.
- 11 Aug 2026The Font Borough · London, LondonWomen'sWomen
Women's social session on the Tension board at the Borough centre.
- 14 Aug–16 Aug 202617:00Plas y Brenin · Capel Curig, WalesWomen'sWomen
A women's climbing event held at the centre.
- 21 Aug 202619:00The Font · London, LondonWomen'sWomen
A women-only social climbing session with Karyn Anderson.
- 21 Aug 202619:00The Font Wandsworth · London, LondonWomen'sWomen
A women-only social climbing session at Wandsworth 2.0, hosted by Karyn Anderson.
Regular sessions
- TuesdaysAwesome Walls Liverpool · Liverpool, North WestWomen'sWomen
- Every Monday, 7-9pm19:00Big Depot Climbing Leeds · Leeds, YorkshireWomen'sWomen
Instructor-led social climbing session for all women including trans women, all abilities, with a focus on female climbing styles in lead climbing. Free tea and coffee.
- Mondays 7:30-9pm19:30Big Depot Manchester · Manchester, North WestWomen'sWomen
A social session for all women, including trans women, of all abilities who want to climb and socialise together. Coach-led with a focus on female lead climbing techniques, with complimentary tea and coffee 20 minutes before the start.
- Sundays, 4-6pm; no booking required16:00Boulder Exe · Exeter, South WestWomen'sWomenIncluded with entry
Women-focused social climbing session run with female instructors, open to women and their friends.
- Monthly session running 6:30pm to 8pm18:30Boulder UK · Preston, North WestWomen'sWomenFree (included with entry to the wall)
A relaxed session for women climbers of all abilities to climb together, problem-solve and exchange tricks while working on personal projects, with guest speakers sharing experiences from competitions, expeditions and the outdoor industry.
- Mondays from 7pm19:00CanaryWall Climbing Centre · London, LondonWomen'sWomenFree to join
Female-led session for women and non-binary climbers, run across each London Climbing Centre to bring the women+ climbers of LCC together.
- 1st Friday of every month from 7pm19:00CanaryWall Climbing Centre · London, LondonWomen'sWomenFree to join
Monthly board climbing session for women and non-binary climbers.
- Wednesdays at 7pm19:00City Bloc Leeds · Leeds, YorkshireWomen'sWomen
Weekly social climb for women of all abilities.
- WeeklyCity Bouldering Stratford · London, LondonWomen'sWomen
A one-hour social session for Women+ held at the Stratford centre.
- Weekly 1 hour social at StratfordCityBouldering · London, LondonWomen'sWomen
A fun and inclusive social session for Women+.
- ThursdaysClimbing Hut Shrewsbury · Shrewsbury, West MidlandsWomen'sWomen
A weekly Thursday women's night; it is the one social night not included free with membership.
- Every Friday, 7:30-9pm19:30Depot Climbing Armley · Leeds, YorkshireWomen'sWomenFree with entry
A social session for all women, including trans women, of all abilities. Climbers are encouraged to arrive up to 20 minutes early for a free tea or coffee.
- Wednesdays 7-9pm19:00Depot Climbing Birmingham · Birmingham, West MidlandsWomen'sWomenFree with entry
Coach-led session for all women, including trans women, of all abilities, with a focus on female climbing styles. Attendees can arrive 20 minutes early for a free tea or coffee.
- Wednesdays, 7:15-9:15pm19:15Depot Climbing Leeds Pudsey · Pudsey, YorkshireWomen'sWomenFree with centre entry
Coach-led bouldering session focused on female climbing styles, open to all women including trans women and all abilities. Climbers are encouraged to arrive 20 minutes early for complimentary tea or coffee.
- Thursdays, 6.30-8pm18:30Depot Climbing Manchester · Manchester, North WestWomen'sWomen
A coach-led session open to all women including trans women, of all abilities, focused on female climbing styles in bouldering. Complimentary tea and coffee before the start.
- Every Monday, 7:30-9:30pm19:30Depot Climbing Nottingham · Nottingham, East MidlandsWomen'sWomenFree with entry
A social session for all women, including trans women, of all abilities who want to climb and socialise together. Includes informal coaching on female bouldering styles and complimentary tea and coffee.
- Every Wednesday 7:30-9:30pm19:30Depot Climbing Sheffield · Sheffield, YorkshireWomen'sWomenFree with entry
Coach-led session for women of all abilities, including trans women, focused on bouldering styles. Complimentary hot drinks are available 20 minutes before the start.
- Listed as a regular session on the events page; days and times not printed thereDurham Climbing Centre · Durham, North EastWomen'sWomen
- Thursdays - cafe from 7pm, climbing from 7.30pm19:00Dynamic Rock · Clydach, Swansea, WalesWomen'sWomenStandard centre entry fee applies
A women and non-binary group meeting on Thursdays from 7pm in the cafe for a cuppa, with climbing from 7.30pm. Hosted by an instructor; all experience levels welcome and it is a place to find belay partners.
- Tuesdays 7-8:30pm19:00Frome Boulder Rooms · Frome, South WestWomen'sWomen
A friendly session for women, non-binary people and anyone identifying as female, run by the FBR team. Usual entry fee plus a free soft drink; no prior experience required.
- Saturdays @ 17:0017:00Golden Gecko Climbing · Romsey, South EastWomen'sWomenStandard Entry price applies
One of the centre's (normally female) friendly instructors is on hand to share hints and tips throughout the session. No need to book.
- First Wednesday of each month, 19:00-21:3019:00Hertfordshire Sports Village Climbing Wall · Hatfield, East of EnglandWomen'sWomenMember and non-member casual climb rates
A monthly session for women and LGBTQ+ individuals of all ages and abilities, coached by a female instructor in a relaxed and supportive environment for learning, training and skill development.
- Fortnightly on Friday evenings, 7pm-10pm19:00Highball Climbing Centre · Norwich, East of EnglandWomen'sWomenStandard entry
Fortnightly Friday evening session for women+ who boulder unsupervised.
- First Tuesday monthly, 6:30pm - 8:30pm18:30LancasterWall · Lancaster, North WestWomen'sWomen
Listed on the Lakeland Climbing Centres What's On page as a regular women's+ social session at LancasterWall.
- Mondays 7-9pm19:00Mad Volume Climbing Gym · Hull, YorkshireWomen'sWomen
Weekly social session for female climbers of all abilities, led by Amanda.
- Every Tuesday, 7:30pm until 9:00pm19:30Newcastle Climbing Centre · Newcastle, North EastWomen'sWomen
A friendly gathering of women climbers, led by one of the centre's female instructors.
- Every other Thursday, 6:30-8pm, September to April18:30Parkfield Climbing Wall (Reach Outdoors) · Paignton, South WestWomen'sWomen£12.50 novice, £7.50 experienced
A fortnightly women's climbing session, priced separately for novice and experienced climbers.
- Rainbow Rocket Central - Tuesdays, 7-8:30pm; Rainbow Rocket North - Thursdays, 7-8:30pm; Rainbow Rocket North - Fridays, 7-9pm19:00Rainbow Rocket Climbing · Cambridge, East of EnglandWomen'sWomenFree to join, just pay your entry fee
Inclusive, female-led sessions to climb, learn and connect. All levels welcome.
- Every Tuesday, 6:00-8:00pm18:00Red Spider Climbing · Fareham, South EastWomen'sWomenFree on top of standard entry fee
A weekly women's bouldering social aimed at climbers new to bouldering, new to Red Spider or looking for climbing partners, where participants can meet other climbers and pick up hints and tips.
- Every Friday. Monthly themes: 1st Friday Board Social, 2nd Friday breaking down the new set, 3rd Friday themed session (technique, dynamic movement, training), 4th Friday breaking down the new set.19:30Rhino Boulder · Bromley, LondonWomen'sWomenStandard entry fee
Relaxed, supportive session for anyone identifying as a woman, with coaching tips offered and 20% off drinks. Booking recommended as spaces are limited.
- Mondays from 7pm19:00Rock and Rapid Adventures Climbing Centre · South Molton, South WestWomen'sWomen
Weekly women's climbing session listed on the centre timetable.
- Every other Friday 6pm - 8pm18:00Rock Over Climbing Central · Manchester, North WestWomen'sWomen£10 when booked in advance (free if you have a membership!)
A chilled social climb open to all abilities; newbies are especially cherished.
- Every other Friday, 6pm-8pm18:00Rockover Climbing · Manchester, North WestWomen'sWomen£10 (free with membership)
A chilled social climb at Central Manchester for women of all abilities, with drinks and cake included.
- Mondays 7-8pm and Wednesdays 9:30-11am19:00Street Rocks · Scarborough, YorkshireWomen'sWomen
Weekly women's climbing sessions.
- Every Friday from 6:30pm, no booking required18:30Substation Brixton · London, LondonWomen'sWomenFree
A women's session led by female coaches for all experience levels, for meeting new climbing friends and building confidence on the wall.
- Third Wednesday of each month, 7pm-9pm19:00The Castle Climbing Centre · London, LondonWomen'sWomenFree for registered climbers (entry fee applies)
A monthly climbing social billed as being for women of a certain age.
- Annual promotion at all TCA centres.The Climbing Academy - The Newsroom · Glasgow, ScotlandWomen'sWomen
Annual International Women's Day offer where climbers can bring a woman for half price.
- Mondays 19:00-20:3019:00The Climbing Experience · Maidstone, South EastWomen'sWomenFree
A friendly drop-in session with a relaxed atmosphere, welcoming women from beginner to advanced. No booking required.
- Fridays 18:30-20:0018:30The Climbing Hangar Plymouth · Plymouth, South WestWomen'sWomen
Weekly women's climbing session.
- Mondays 18:30-20:4518:30The Climbing Hangar Reading · Reading, South EastWomen'sWomen
Weekly group climbing session for women.
- Thursdays 18:30-21:0018:30The Climbing Hangar Sheffield · Sheffield, YorkshireWomen'sWomenIncluded with entry or membership
Weekly women's climbing session.
- Thursdays 18:00-19:30, every other week18:00The Climbing Hangar Southampton · Southampton, South EastWomen'sWomen
A women's climbing session run at the Southampton centre on alternate Thursday evenings.
- Every Tuesday, 19:00-22:0019:00The Nest Climbing · Hayes, LondonWomen'sWomen
A bouldering group for women climbers of any experience level, described as a supportive space to climb and connect.
- Wednesdays, 7.30-9.30pm19:30Volume 1 Climbing · East Grinstead, South EastWomen'sWomenFree for monthly members, £15 for non-members including ent…
Two-hour session to meet like-minded climbers and learn new skills in a social environment with the centre's instructors. Ages 16+, or 14+ with a completed junior competency test.
Previously
Past dates, kept because most of these run on an annual or seasonal cycle.
- 16 Jul 202619:30Blue Spider Climbing · Guildford, South EastWomen'sWomenPast
A weekly Thursday evening social climbing session for independent female climbers who are competent on top rope, aimed at meeting climbing partners and building confidence.
- 4 Mar 2026Depot Climbing Sheffield · Sheffield, YorkshireWomen'sWomenFree with entryPast
A women-only board social for International Women's Day hosted by experienced female instructors. Limited to 15 spaces and booking is required.