City Climb: your guide to climbing in some of the UK’s finest cities

Indoor Climbing Articles
04 Jul
2 min read

City Climb is our series that looks at the climbing opportunities for new climbers in our urban centres. It focuses on the indoor walls, clubs, outdoor climbing and the general vibe.

Climbing is growing faster than ever and more and more climbing gyms are filling up with more and more psyched people who are discovering all that this fabulous sport can offer: the physical rewards, the mental rewards of problem solving; the supportive, friendly and accepting atmosphere; the many clubs and societies that welcome newcomers; the opportunities to enjoy outdoor climbing and all the natural rewards that can offer.

But sometimes these can seem intimidating and hard to access for someone new to this world. City Climb aims to break down barriers and welcome everyone through the door of climbing, point them in the right direction and help them find their place in it all.

We chose four cities: Sheffield, London, Cardiff and Liverpool. Then we found some locals to take you around and show you why they think their city is a great place to be a climber. They show you the climbing spots and introduce you to some of the local enthusiasts. We hear from competition superstars, professional climbers and total beginners, from indoor wall staff, people from clubs, crews and communities.

Much fun.

Sheffield

Sheffield is acknowledged as one of the capitals of climbing, not just in the UK, but in the world. It has a long history in the sport going back over a hundred years. It has some of the country’s favourite cliffs right on its doorstep where enthusiasts flock to all year round. It has a huge and friendly climbing scene who flock to the many brilliant indoor walls every day of the year. Its attractions bring people from all over the world to visit and in many cases to stay. Ness and Aimee would love to tell you all about Sheffield:

WATCH: City Climb | Sheffield

London

London. It’s big. As in BIIIIIGGGGG! London has one of the largest and most diverse climbing scenes in the world. If you live in London and want to climb then there is a place and a community for you.** London has one of the largest and most welcoming climbing scenes anywhere. It's all about the indoor, it's all about the moves and it's all about the community. Want to find out more? Well join Annie and Rotimi as they take a tour and show you the vibe.

WATCH: City Climb | London

Cardiff

Our film looks at the great and lively community that thrives there. It also looks at the indoor walls, the crags and the clubs. It’s a great place to live as a climber and if you want to get involved, then here are a few places to start out. Let’s check it out!

WATCH: City Climb | Cardiff

Liverpool

Welcome to Liverpool! City Climb is our tour of some of our favourite climbing cities and in this episode we are travelling to the home of The Beatles to see what is on offer to a climber.

Liverpool is acknowledged as one of the friendliest cities in the UK and its townspeople are full of smiles and a warm welcome. And if you dip your toe into its climbing scene you will soon find that to be true. Let’s check it out!

WATCH: City Climb | Liverpool

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