Climbing & Mountaineering
At King's
From weekly social bouldering sessions across central London walls to gritstone trad in the Peak District and winter gullies in the Scottish Highlands. Open to all students.
What We Do
Whether you want to climb indoors after lectures or belay on classic British sea cliffs, our club covers every discipline.
Social Bouldering
Weekly drop-in sessions at VauxWall East and The Castle. Meet fellow King's students, learn beta, and join pub socials afterwards.
Trad & Sport Meets
Weekend trips to Harrison's Rocks sandstone, Portland sport cliffs, and Peak District gritstone classics. All club rack & safety kit provided.
Scottish Winter
Our flagship winter trip to Glencoe and the Cairngorms. Learn crampon technique, ice axe arrest, and snowpack assessment with senior members.
Summer Alpine (Les Écrins)
Three weeks of high-altitude multipitch rock climbing, glacier traverses, and guided mountaineering in the French Alps. Fully subsidised with guide fees covered.
Never Climbed Before?
You're in the Right Place.
More than half of our active members joined KCLMC having never touched a climbing wall or placed a carabiner. We welcome total beginners from all campuses and courses.
- ✔Zero Equipment Needed: You don't need to buy expensive gear. The club owns helmets, harnesses, ropes, and belay devices for all members to use for free.
- ✔Drop-in Social Sessions: Simply turn up to one of our weekly wall sessions at VauxWall East or The Castle. We have committee members ready to help you get started.
- ✔Student Union Affiliation: You can join via the official KCLSU portal and claim your digital membership pass right here.
Meets & Expeditions Coming Soon
We are currently finalizing our weekend bunkhouses, Scottish Winter tours, and Summer Alpine guides with KCLSU. The full meets calendar and registration portal will launch shortly.