A competition. An expo. A quiz. And MORE.
Climbers, outdoor enthusiasts, and adventure seekers – come and join us at Plymouth Life Centre for a full day of celebrating everything climbing.
The South West Climbing Festival brings the region's climbers together under one roof for a full day of competition, connection, and challenges. Are you excited?
Explore a free expo!
Connect with people who are just as passionate about climbing as you are, and find out what's happening across the South West climbing scene at our free-to-explore expo.
From 12:00 to 17:00, experience a world of climbing packed under one roof, with more to discover about this amazing hobby than you could imagine.
Brave enough
for our
competition
Ready to put your climbing to the test in a full day of competition.
With six categories, climbers will be battling it out and showcasing their scaling skills from morning registration all the way through to an evening of finals. The top five climbers in each category will then head to the finals, with amazing prizes awaiting the winners.
Feeling confident?
- Early Bird entry:
- £12
Learn beyond the wall with three hands-on workshops
Across three practical workshops, expand your skills by discovering useful tips and insights from experienced climbing experts.
With workshops on fine-tuning your footwork, dynamic climbing, and route reading and projecting, these sessions will help you make your next adventure one to remember.
Sign up on the day
Dynamic climbing
Route reading & projection
Hear from our guest speakers
Throughout the festival, you’ll be able to listen to leading climbers and coaches share their real stories, experiences, and lessons learned from the world of climbing.
What are the biggest challenges? How do you overcome fear on the wall?
Hear it all from those who have been there and done it.
Don’t forget to stick around for the quiz!
Do you know your climbing?
We’ll be rounding off our festival with a community climbing quiz packed with questions, challenges and – let’s not forget – plenty of bragging rights up for grabs.
For just £3.50 per person, gather a team of up to six quizzers, and give it a shot for your chance to win some incredible prizes.
Sign up information coming soon
Plan your day
The festival schedule.
Drop in for the free expo or make a day of it. Competition and quiz entry details are separate from expo entry.
- 09:30
- Competition registration and briefing
- 10:00–14:00
- Competition qualifying
- 12:00–17:00
- Free expo
- 12:30–16:30
- Skills workshops
- 13:00–16:45
- Guest talks
- 17:00–18:30
- Competition finals
- 19:30–22:00
- Climbing quiz
Workshop places are limited and sign-up is on paper on the day.
Come and get involved!
These are your people.
Join us at Plymouth Life Centre on Sunday 25th October 2026 for a jam-packed day of discovery, connection, and adrenaline.
