Route Setting Tasters
Ever wanted to learn how to set your own climbs? Here’s your chance!
Learn how to set boulder problems in London
Wonder what kind of route setter you would be if someone handed you a drill and a bucket of holds?
Would you craft problems that require cunning and trickery to conquer? Or would you put power first and throw in dynos and big moves to reach the top?
Here’s your chance to find out, with 1-day route setting tasters in London.
Read on to discover more or hit the button to check out dates and book right now!
“10/10. A really fun, but exhausting day! I gained a new perspective on how hard and physically/mentally taxing route setting can be. I also got to experience how great it is to watch people climb my routes afterwards!” –
Alex T, BethWall Route Setting Taster Attendee
Discover the art of route setting
Spend a day learning the basics of route setting, from hold and volume selection to the tools and skills needed to attach them to the wall.
Plus, discover the key considerations we need to make when setting routes in a commercial gym.
Then, it’s over to you. Pick your holds and start to craft your own blocs, which will remain on the wall for a full week, under the guidance of an experienced instructor.
With a fresh set of blocs on the wall, we’ll pop our shoes on and start testing and tweaking the final climbs as a group.
Once all the blocs are finalised and ready for the public, we’ll go through the lessons we’ve learned. And, of course, enjoy the sight of other climbers trying to solve our creations!
2026 Dates
January 21st – Wednesday – BethWallMarch 5th – EustonWall – IWD Women+ Only TasterMay 19th – CanaryWallJuly 29th – BethWallOctober 2nd – RavensWall– Fully Booked- November 3rd – CroyWall
FAQs
How much do they cost?
Tasters cost £150 per participant, covering your entire day at the wall (including climbing after your course).
How much experience do I need?
No previous route setting experience required. However, we recommend at least 6 months of climbing experience and the ability to climb V2.
What will the day look like?
Courses run from 8am-5pm at BethWall, CroyWall, RavensWall, VauxWall East, and CanaryWall, with a 6:1 participant-to-instructor ratio. The day starts with introductions and a safety briefing, followed by instruction on attaching holds and setting blocs. We’ll then test and tweak the blocs, ready for public use in the evening.
Can my friends climb my route once it’s up?
Yes! The blocs will be up for a week, so your friends have plenty of time to try your problem.
What should I wear?
Wear comfortable climbing clothes and trainers or approach shoes for setting. Don’t forget chalk and climbing shoes for testing.
How old do I have to be to take part?
Participants must be at least 18 years old.