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Climbing courses

Climbing courses

Learn how to climb or improve technique with an instructor-led climbing course. We help anyone regardless of your initial ability on the wall.

Four week course
(one session per week)

£42
per person

Available to all
(must be aged over 18)

Sports & Wellness Hub
(view on map)

Beginners

Learn how to get started in the world of climbing. No experience necessary.

What you'll learn

  • Basics of climbing safely including putting on a harness correctly, performing pre-climbing checks and safe practice in the Bouldering Room.
  • How to descend from a route correctly.
  • To tie a rethreaded figure of eight knot and stopper knot.
  • Using a friction Belay device to be able to catch a falling climber.

Good to know

Wear loose, comfortable clothing that allows unrestricted movement. Make sure to bring a drink along with you.

Session dates

Beginners climbing courses are available on request. Please get in touch with the climbing team.

Improvers

Take your climbing up a level. You must have a 'Green' competency card which should be provided before the sessions start.

What you'll learn

  • How to improve your overall climbing ability.
  • Learn a wide range of climbing techniques, movement skills and training exercises.
  • Undertake different challenges and tasks throughout the course.

Good to know

Wear loose, comfortable clothing that allows unrestricted movement. Make sure to bring a drink along with you.

Session dates

Improvers climbing courses are available on request. Please get in touch with the climbing team.

Want to know more?

If you have a question or want to know more about a course, please get in touch.

Email warwicksport at warwick dot ac dot uk