Where to climb indoors in Manchester

Manchester is located in prime location for access to some of the best outdoor climbing spots in the UK. Just a short drive from the Peak District, Lake District and North Wales, Manchester is probably one the best connected cities for outdoor climbing.

Read our guides on the best bouldering spots in the Peak District and Lake District. 

However, being in the North West, the weather is not always on side. With an average of 140 days of rain per year, you may find yourself cursing the skys more often than you’d like. However, rain doesn’t necessarily mean no climbing. 

With 4 fantastic walls, all with very fair pricing, you will be spoilt for choice if you live in Manchester. The walls are perfect for all climbing abilities and frequently undergo route changes to keep things fresh.

Check them out below:

Awesome Walls Stockport

Website: awesomewalls.co.uk

Phone: 0161 494 9949

Prices:  

Located just south of Manchester in Stockport, Awesome Walls provides leading, top-roping and bouldering surfaces to keep all climbers happy. The surfaces and routes at Awesome Walls have been designed with all abilities in mind, ensuring a fun challenge for everyone. Awesome Walls also boasts a 23.5 metre Tall Walls - one of the highest artificial climbing wall structures in all of England!

Climbing Types: 

• Bouldering
• Leading
• Top-Roping

Features:

• A live tracker on the website lets you know how busy the wall is - super handy!
• The ability to book your session online 
• Climbing training courses and induction sessions - perfect for beginners

Rock Over Climbing

Website: rockoverclimbing.co.uk

Phone: 0161 288 1218

Prices:  

Rock Over Climbing really does offer climbing for everyone, right in the centre of Manchester, just a few minutes walk from Victoria Train Station. With over 300 problems, there are routes suitable for complete beginners, all the way to world cup champions.

Having been open since 2010, continuous expansion has helped Rock Over Climbing become one of the largest bouldering centres in the UK. 

Climbing Types: 

• Bouldering
• Auto-belaying

Features:

• Workspace to work and climb - Rock Over offers workspace from just £10 an hour!
• 1:1 or 2:1 classes starting from £30
• Taster sessions and dedicated walls for juniors

The Depot: Manchester 

Website: theclimbingdepot.co.uk

Phone: 0161 848 9495

Prices:

The Climbing Depot, Manchester opened in 2016 but has already made a name for itself as one of the premium climbing centres in the North West. The Depot boasts over 1000m2 of climbing surface with 10 circuits graded V0 to V11+ with weekly resets. The Depot also has an amazing training area featuring Campus Boards, Peg Board, Wall Bar, Kettle Bells, Rowing Machine, 30 degree Training Board, and Beastmaker 55 degree Training Board with grades from V6 to V-impossible!

Climbing Types: 

• Bouldering
• Auto-belaying
• Training

Features:

• Bouldering league
• Gift cards - gift cards start at just £5 and are the perfect choice for birthdays or other special occasions.
• Classes for Beginner through to experience as well as Junior clubs
• Pizza oven in the cafe!
• Free parking

Parthian Climbing - Manchester 

Website: www.parthianclimbing.com/manchester/

Phone: 0161 230 7006

Prices:

Parthian Climbing, Manchester, formerly Manchester Climbing Centre, takes full advantage of the height offered in its premises. A transformative conversion of St Benedict's Church, provides the ultimate lofty space, ideal for rope climbing. A respectful conversion, Parthian Climbing Manchester maintains many of the stained glass windows and even the vicar’s pulpit! 

The centre features 125 top rope and auto belay routes and 80 boulder problems suitable for every level.  There is also a convenient cafe and shop for refreshments and retail therapy. 

Climbing Types: 

• Bouldering
• Auto-belaying
• Top-roping

Features:

• A live tracker on the website lets you know how busy the wall is - super handy!
• Downloadable app for speedy checking in process
• Classes for all ages and abilities as well
• Training for NICAS (The National Indoor Climbing Award Scheme)