Climbing courses

Learn how to climb or improve technique with an instructor-led climbing course.

4 week course
(One session per week every Wednesday or Thursday)

£60
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. Please bring a drink.

2026 COURSE dates

When booking a 4-week course, please select a Wednesday or Thursday and a time (5.45pm - 6.45pm or 7.00pm - 8.00pm). Search Beginners Climbing Course.

PLEASE NOTE: Weekly sessions will be cancelled if booking numbers are too low. A member of the climbing team will be in touch by email to confirm the week before.

4 - 25 May Wednesday or Thursday \| 5.45pm - 6.45pm \| 7.00pm - 8.00pm	Book a classLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window
1 - 22 June Wednesday or Thursday \| 5.45pm - 6.45pm \| 7.00pm - 8.00pm	Book a classLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window
6 - 27 July Wednesday or Thursday \| 5.45pm - 6.45pm \| 7.00pm - 8.00pm	Book a classLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window
3 - 24 August Wednesday or Thursday \| 5.45pm - 6.45pm \| 7.00pm - 8.00pm	Book a classLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window
7 - 28 September Wednesday or Thursday \| 5.45pm - 6.45pm \| 7.00pm - 8.00pm	Book a classLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window
5 - 26 October Wednesday or Thursday \| 5.45pm - 6.45pm \| 7.00pm - 8.00pm	Book a classLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window
2 - 23 November Wednesday or Thursday \| 5.45pm - 6.45pm \| 7.00pm - 8.00pm	Book a classLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window
December - to be confirmed Wednesday or Thursday \| 5.45pm - 6.45pm \| 7.00pm - 8.00pm	Book a classLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window

Improvers

Take your climbing up a level. Please note that you must complete a top rope sign off 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