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Climbing is great for both physical and mental health.

No booking required

You can start bouldering anytime without doing a course, just complete a registration form, watch a safety video and off you go. It's super easy to get started, you don't even need muscles. They come over time! You can hire shoes on site. You can pay per visit or buy a pass to make savings. A TCA pass allows unlimited climbing at all TCA centres. There are 2 in Glasgow – in Kinning Park and Maryhill. A TCA pass includes access to our gym at The Prop Store (Maryhill).

Once you pay in you can stay for as long as you want. We open at 7am on weekdays for pre-work sessions.

Come visit for a coffee

There is free parking outside The Newsroom and a cafe which is open to the public for great coffee, Flavourbomb sandwiches, Yolk + Pod cakes, soup and pizza (including vegan options). You don't need to climb to use the cafe.

All ages welcome

You can start bouldering at any age as long as under 16s are supervised by a registered adult (over 18). Adults can supervise up to 2 under 16s per visit, to boulder. We offer courses for those who wish to learn the ropes (at Maryhill). We have a kids-specific climbing wall at The Newsroom in Kinning Park.

Climbing is a super welcoming sport that makes all abilities feel included. It's a great way to exercise in a sociable and supportive environment or to have family fun together. Read our new climbers page, pop in for a chat or read our intro articles on how to start bouldering or roped climbing.