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The Climbing Hangar

The Climbing Hangar is the UK’s leading bouldering operator, offering high-quality, affordable climbing across nine locations. It welcomes all experience levels and works with Verlinvest to broaden participation and elevate the sport. Since 2026, it has been part of The International Bouldering Alliance.
Region
Europe
Sectors
Lifestyle
Website
https://www.theclimbinghangar.com/
Investment
2024 - Active
Verlinvest contact
Ben Black, Olivia Gautier, Julia Pedret

About

The Climbing Hangar is the leading bouldering gym operator in the UK, founded by Ged MacDomhnaill to offer high-quality climbing experiences in a welcoming and accessible environment. With nine locations and over 20,000 members nationwide, the brand has grown rapidly by catering to climbers of all levels and promoting inclusivity in the sport.

Verlinvest’s investment will support The Climbing Hangar’s growth strategy, which includes opening new sites, acquiring established gyms, and expanding community-focused initiatives. The partnership aims to elevate climbing’s profile, making it more accessible while maintaining its action sports identity. The Climbing Hangar collaborates with athletes like Olympian Shauna Coxsey MBE and leads programs such as Refugees Rock and Hangar Women Rock to drive participation and foster a vibrant climbing culture across the UK.

The Climbing Hangar news

Verlinvest invests in the International Bouldering Alliance, the world’s largest bouldering platform by number of sites, to accelerate its growth and bring bouldering to more people worldwide.

Verlinvest acquires leading UK bouldering gym operator, The Climbing Hangar