First Time Visitors
We offer several different types of climbing.
We offer several different types of climbing:
ADULTS can start bouldering or auto-belay climbing without booking. For roped climbing, you need to book an instructed lesson or have the experience to register for roped (or lead) climbing.
If you're not sure, please call us on 020 8855 9598 or drop us an email info@thereach.org.uk.
Choose a Climbing Pathway
You want to climb with a child, or find a session for your child to join.
- 1. Check out Kids & Families
- 2. We have a range of our own...
- 3. If your child is an experienced climber, aged 14+, you may want to...
- 4. Explore our school sessions after passing a preliminary assessment.
You are an adult and want to start your climbing journey.
- 1. Register for bouldering climbing over 4m without ropes or a harness after a short...
- 2. Use our auto-belay devices (rule auto climbing with a harness) after a short...
- 3. Take one of our Beginners Courses
You are an experienced climber, continuing your climbing journey.
- 1. If you have climbed...
- 2. Register for top-rope roped climbing (we require Mum's Knot ability)
- 3. Explore our advanced courses to learn lead climbing.
Start Your Climbing Journey...
Adults can start bouldering anytime or auto-belay climbing following a short induction.
For roped climbing, you need to book an Instructed lesson or choose one of our taster courses.
Or find out about our recommended free taster youth sessions, ideal for school sessions and social groups.
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Bouldering
Climb shorter walls up to 4.5 metres without ropes or harness.
What is bouldering →CLIMB TODAY
Auto-Belay Climbing
The auto-belay lets you safely climb taller walls with just a harness.
What is autobelay →LEARN TODAY
Beginners Course
Learn fundamental climbing skills including climbing with a team.
What is belaying? →