*Climbing & Walking – Latest UK Guidelines*
Can we climb or not? The latest links to guidance from national bodies about what to do and not to do in England, Scotland and Wales....
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BREAKING NEWS – New route grading across the UK
Unprecedented changes to climbing grades pushed through parliament during Corona panic. Summary information and full report detail linked here. ...
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Stay Home: No Climbing, No Hillwalking
The guidance is clear: climbing and hillwalking is not for now. Stay home, if you need to exercise, do it at least 2 metres away from other people and make sure it's directly out of your front door without driving. ...
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Climbing and the Olympics: Part One
Are you excited?! Just in case you haven’t heard (are you living in a climbing-free cave?), in 2016 it was announced that Sport Climbing, along with Skateboarding, Surfing and Karate, would be trialed at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. But a climbing competition? How do you...
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Best VS crags
Spring is finally here and our trad gear is rattling to get out of the closet and onto the crag. For some early season inspiration we thought we’d bring you five of the best crags in England and Wales (sorry Scotland and NI!) for climbing...
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Monday Motivation: First indoor climb at 99!
Think you’re too old to learn new tricks?! How about this amazing 99-year old grandma who just did her first indoor climb… For Tim Dobson, watching his grandma tie in and start her first ever climb was probably not the calmest moment of his life. Especially...
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Women’s Only Masterclass // White Spider Climbing
Fancy improving your climbing techniques?
Fancy learning from one of the UK’s top climbers Emma Twyford?
What kick ass women look like…
I'm not sure if Wales realised what hit it last weekend. 20 women, 6 crew, a drone, 3 cameras, sound & a professional photographer - it was quite a scene. The Idwal Slabs in Ogwen Valley & slate quarries near Llanberis were the locations chosen to...
Read MoreExclusive Climbing Film Screening…
We're absolutely delighted to be hosting an exclusive film screening and Director's talk for the brilliant climbing film Push It, by Jen Randall Thursday 29th August 2013 - 7pm Jen will be joining us at Manchester Climbing Centre for an evening watching her film and then talking to her...
Read MoreHobson Moor Peak District Clean up 2013
Well, a group of ten of us joined forces last weekend to clean up Hobson Moor Quarry, situated at the end of the M67 at the Western Edge of the Peaks. Womenclimb along with Karabiner Mountaineering Club members worked solidly for around 4 hours to...
Read MoreCore exercise for climbing – June Challenge
Hello. We're embarking on a #Junecorechallenge - to do core exercises every day in June to help us improve our climbing. We're inviting you to join in...
Read MoreThe Big Social Climbing Night Out! Friday 14th June
We're having a social night in Manchester for any climbers, women and men, who'd like to do something social outside the wall. You are welcome to join us in Manchester's groovy Northern Quarter for a drink and socialise. It's a chance to meet new people,...
Read MoreLadies’ Climbing Night – Carlisle
Hello women. Just to let you know about a great new Bouldering Centre that's opened in Carlisle. I visited this week (review on its way!!) and the staff were great. Every Friday Gem runs a women's coached session, helping you to improve your skills, techniques...
Read MoreFran Brown: World Paraclimbing Champion
Over two months ago I was scrolling through Facebook and came upon this post… In a slightly over excited manner I shot to my car and drove to the centre desperately trying not to let it show how excited I was and come across as either...
Read MoreClimbing Club for Women in the North West
Manchester Climbing Centre has a weekly climbing club just for women. I've been attending there since 2011 and have met a great group of women, who've helped me to develop and progress as a climber. The session runs from 6.30 -9pm and the centre provide...
Read MoreWales Climbing Weekend – Spring 2013
April saw the second weekend climbing trip for Manchester Climbing Centre's Women's Club. A group of 14 women descended upon the Karabiner Mountaineering Club (KMC) club hut near to Llanberis for a weekend of instructed climbing. We organised both a Learn to Lead course and...
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