Ella is half way up her climbing route, resting on a small ledge as she looks at the next section.

Waterbabes Climbing 2025

  • 6 Hours
  • Women & Non-binary, Ages 18+
  • From £45/pp
Whether you've been bouldering for years or you're completely new to climbing, the Waterbabes rope climbing course will teach you everything you need to confidently tackle those towering walls. In our welcoming, female and non-binary focused environment, you'll master the essential skills of rope climbing – from tying bomber knots to belaying with confidence.
Louise looking at the top of the climb, which is one move away

Booking Details

Saturday 30th August

09:30 - 15:30

Portland

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£45

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Standard ticket

£55

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A participant learning how to rethread a figure of 8 knot, which will secure the harness.

What You'll Learn

This course covers the essential skills of roped climbing for beginners in a supportive and encouraging environment. We'll teach you how to belay on a bottom-rope, just like you would on an indoor wall. You'll learn to:

  • Fit a helmet and harness properly
  • Use a belay device, such as a Grigri or an ATC
  • Tie a figure of 8 knot securely
  • Climb confidently on an in situ rope
  • Use a guidebook and understand route grades
  • Build confidence in a women-only setting
Amber climbing at Portland, in a valley

The Waterbabes

The Waterbabes are an adventure and wellness community based in Dorset, powered by the wind and obsessed with foiling. They're all about braving the elements for the ultimate reset of mind, body and soul. Founded by Amber, they create genuine community through accessible sessions for women and non-binary people, helping people find lifelong friends through the joy of learning together on the water.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We will send you an exact location once we receive a good forecast. We'll get in touch a couple of days before your course.

Due to our limited number of helmets, we're unable to let spectators onto this session.

This course is exclusively for women and non-binary people aged 18 or over. All participants must be fit enough to walk 2km and climb a ladder.

    The size requirements are as follows:

  • Waist: 59cm - 103cm
  • Thigh: 43cm - 65cm
  • Head: 50cm - 61cm

You can see all the booking requirements here.

Once we have confirmed that the forecast is too wet for the session, we will let you know as soon as possible. If the course is cancelled, then you will recieve a full refund.