Adult Pathway Stage 1 - Learn the Basics
Want to get started in climbing?
Learn the Basics focuses on inducting you to use our Boulder and Auto-Belay facilities. We’ll also teach you the basic principles of climbing technique, so you can get your climbing off to a flying start.
All the equipment you’re going to need is included, and if you’re not too tired after your session you’ll be free to stay on and hone your newly acquired skills.
Looking for something more advanced?
If you already know the basics, we have more courses that can help you take your climbing to the next level!
What people think
Brian G
Plenty of free parking in overflow carpark. The centre is big as it was an old warehouse, so there is plenty of space. The do classes from beginners upwards (There was a children's party there when we arrived.) The Café was also good.
HelenK-Reading
What a fun evening! The trainers were very experienced and the safetly aspect was well covered. The girls supported each other, both with holding the ropes and encouraging the more hesitant ones to carry on climbing.
LouisaS338
My son celebrated his 8th birthday with 7 friends this weekend at Reading Climbing Centre. They were a lively bunch but the instructor, Joe, was excellent and had full control of them. The food afterwards was ready and waiting and just the right amount. It was worth the money just to see the children surprise themselves with what they could achieve. Would highly recommend it!
keeleighc
Me & my partner go every other week to keep our fitness up. Very good, never too busy. Everyone is always so nice and no one gets in anyones way. Fun and exciting!!
Mandeep D
We had a family session with Shannon who took my wife, 2 young girls and myself through the basics covering the ropes, auto belay and bouldering. Everyone really enjoyed the day and Shannon was fantastic. Would definitely come again.
Jean O
My 2 girls had so much fun i would highly recommend Reading Climbing Centre. The staff are all wonderful. Thank you so much
Kathleen H
My children have been here before with friends or via parties however this is the first time we have all been. We opted for the tuition session for my 9 year and 12 year old and they both really loved it. Luke was brilliant he knew how to make it fun whilst also encouraging and challenging and my son was delighted to have made it to the top a couple of times for the first time ever. This would not have been possible without Luke’s encouragement. Thank you for making it fun and memorable, we will be back.
BramshillPaul
Great coaching session focussing on footwork. Very informative and eye opening! Went away with plenty to practice