The best rock climbing and bouldering gyms in Singapore

There's a brand new bouldering playground coming to town and it's called Project Send. Located in The Esplanade Mall, it spans over 5,200 square feet comprising more than 70 routes covering 12 climbing grades. What's special about Project Send is its focus on holistic training. You can sign up for strength training and mobility classes as well as mental wellness lessons. These will give you tips breathing, perservering through hard climbs and keeping calm under pressure – all to help you become the best climber you can be. And when all's said and done, you can head over to in-house Beta Café for grilled sandwiches, bagels, sweet treats, juices, and hot brews. 

Monthly membership fees start at $149/month. Early bird sales happening now at projectsend.co.

New to the game? Get all clued up at The Rock School where beginners of all ages are welcome – even those as young as four. You can choose to level up your skills with the help of its team via classes, climbing parties, and camps, or opt for any of its passes which allows you to climb independently on any of its boulder walls and autobelays, or with friends on belay. When it comes to its amenities, the state-of-the-art climbing facility is decked with 25 lanes of top-rope wall, 10 lanes of lead wall, and a free-standing 4.5-metre-tall bouldering area. Its climbing routes are also refreshed on a weekly basis, so don't expect the same one next week.

Adult passes start from $17.

Climb to great heights with Ground Up Climbing, home to five top rope lanes, 13 autobelay lanes, and a bouldering gym. Not only does it offer you an ace spot for indoor rock climbing, outdoor lead climbing, and bouldering, but it also shows you the ropes on the proper climbing techniques and body conditioning exercises. Sample the sport with a taster session, or take up the SNCS Rock Climbing Level 1 course to learn how to belay and climb with your friends. And when you're ready for a challenge, take on the outdoor lead walls which, ranging from 5Cs to 7Bs and feature one of the hardest overhangs in Singapore.

Day passes start from $22.

Go big and bold with one of the largest indoor bouldering gyms in Singapore – Boulder World conquers a whopping 7,000-square-feet floor space, with over 100 different routes for climbers of any level to take on. If it all feels a little overwhelming, opt for any one of its bouldering packages which are available for both kids and adults, and its team of experts will be there to guide you. The gym also does Ladies Night' every last Friday of the month, where you can score an entry for you and your gal pal at the price of one.

Adult day passes start from $25.

You don’t need prior experience to scale the walls at Kallang Wave Mall's Climb Central, home to the tallest indoor air-conditioned rock face in Singapore which goes up to 16-metres high. Advanced climbing safety systems are in place to ensure even the most inexperienced climbers (as long as you’re above the age of five) can clamber to new heights – there are 45 climbing lanes and 4-metre-high bouldering walls – in a safe and controlled environment.

Adult day passes start from $25.

Conveniently located in the CBD, Boulder Movement positions itself as a beginner-friendly, bouldering-only facility with over 30-metres of wall, lengthwise. The walls are no higher than four metres – which sounds short, but is certainly high enough to experience the thrill of climbing without any safety gear.  First-timers can join a Fundamentals of Bouldering class to get acquainted with the sport. There are also foundational classes for those with prior climbing experience looking to refine their upper and lower body techniques before moving on to the intermediate classes – which include those that improve pull strength and burst activation.

Day passes start from $30.

Whether you prefer bouldering or climbing top-rope, Kinetics Climbing has it all. With a variety of unique walls that require different climbing styles and techniques, the frequently customized routes are perfect for climbers of any level. This venue also offers all types of climbing classes for beginners, pros, and everyone else in between. If you're a newbie, sign up for the SNCS Level 1 course which teaches you how to belay safely, gain equipment knowledge, and learn basic climbing techniques. There's also a shop to buy all your gear and accessories including footholds with different profiles and sizes.

Day passes start from $19.

For a peaceful climb, look no further than Oyeyo Boulder Home. The venue is located away from the hustle and bustle of the city, and is perfect for climbers to not only challenge themselves without all the racket, but to chill after a sweat sesh. It's decked with 38 routes, obstacles, and walls to amp up the fun factor and add a mix of variety to your session.

Entry passes start from $18.