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The Climbing Academy - "The Newsroom"
Glasgow's premier bouldering gym for climbers of all levels, from beginners to pros.
4(5 reviews)
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Access to extensive climbing walls with varied routes and frequent problem changes for all grades.
Structured lessons and personalized coaching for beginners to advanced climbers to improve skills.
Rental of climbing shoes and other gear, making it easy for newcomers or visitors to get started.
Dedicated walls and programs designed for children, offering a safe and fun introduction to climbing.
On-site fitness area with equipment for strength and conditioning to complement climbing workouts.
Cozy café serving food and drinks, perfect for relaxing and socializing after climbing sessions.
Glasgow's premier bouldering gym for climbers of all levels, from beginners to pros.
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The Climbing Academy - The Newsroom is a top-rated bouldering gym in Glasgow's Kinning Park, offering a dynamic and welcoming environment for climbers. With a 4.7/5 rating from over 650 reviews, we feature diverse climbing walls, frequent route updates, and grades for all skill levels. Our facilities include a gym area, spacious changing rooms, lockers, and a cozy café for post-climb relaxation. We cater to individuals, families, and groups with options like shoe hire, classes, and coaching. Whether you're a seasoned climber or trying bouldering for the first time, our friendly staff and community vibe make it an excellent spot to train and connect.
The climbing walls are good and the problems get changed frequently, and there is enough variety of grades. The facilities are sub-par: in winter the place is utterly freezing; the lockers are tiny and many are broken; the (male) changing room/area is small and awkwardly designed (despite recently refurbished). There is a good cafe`/chill-out area.
First little visit with 2 small children. Super clean and friendly. Loads of really nice routes for kids. Very chilled vibes.
Likes: Lots of different wall types and gradients. Lots of comp type climbs using large sloping holds, which I haven’t seen that much in other gyms. Has a gym. Staff friendly. Good place to store your things while you climb, in the climbing area. Spacious changing rooms. Nice area with walls just for kids. Nice looking cafe and the food looked good. Near public transport. Dislikes: Every hold in the gym is dirty, completely covered in chalk or rubber. Some holds so covered in rubber that the rubber comes off onto your hands. There seemed not to be many climbs for beginners, my sister and I have been climbing for 2yrs, and found that we could hardly send anything aside from jug ladders. The gym is not super well lit, as there is no natural lighting from inside so for us it felt a bit dark. There is not much space on the mats, even with 50-60 people in the gym we felt very crowded, the gym is not that big. I would say, if you are a climber that can’t climb V3s or V4s consistently there will not be much you can send in this gym.
Great bouldering climbing centre. Helpful and friendly staff. Lots of route options for all levels. Availability to hire shoes. Options for classes and coaching. Everyone is very friendly and even when attending alone it feels such a welcoming place! Recommend!!!
The Climbing Academy is an excellent bouldering gym! Spent about 2 hours here on the wide variety of climbs, which were suitable for all skill levels. The place was very clean and the staff were kind. There are lots of locker spaces available to put your shoes and belongings as well as a space to train. I didn't bring any, but they also have a huge climbing space for younger kids! Great experience.
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