3 Wise Monkeys Climbing Centre - Fort William

Max P.

Very nice location, friendly crew, great coffee, sweets & bagles.
Climbing Wall with about 20 top-ropes (+/-60 routes) and Boulder.
Definitely worth a visit if the weather doesn’t allow for outdoor activities, or just to enjoy a good cappuccino.

Matt H.

Friendly and relaxed climbing centre in a converted church. Small space with a range of climbs, both roped and bouldering. Has seating area upstairs overlooking the climbing and bouldering rooms, and dogs are allowed in the cafe/seating.

Dan P.

First time and would definitely visit again. Friendly staff and easy but comprehensive safety check. Good café and interesting small venue.

Josh

Great climbing wall. Staff are friendly and the place has a great vibe about it. Coffee and cakes are good.

There's also community events based here such as yoga and bike maintenance workshops.

Really cool place. Wish I had something like this local to where I live.

IamLew

Really great centre and cafe. Definitely recommend the learning the ropes course, it’s great for totally new climbers and experienced climbers that might need a refresher. Had a really fun time on the course and if I lived in the area I’d be going all the time!

Struan H.

We visited 3 Wise Monkeys while staying up near Fort William and had a great time. Signing up was quick and straightforward and the staff were really friendly and welcoming. We only used the top rope climbing wall, but there’s also a bouldering area available. The routes were well set and enjoyable to climb. There’s a small coffee shop on site and a compact climbing shop with a good range of gear. Overall, a great little centre with a relaxed and friendly vibe. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area.

Nigel B.

Such a friendly, welcoming climbing centre. Lovely people, and they can even make good coffee and cake! Good views, for those not climbing, of the bouldering. Fun chill place, great for a break from the rain or just to scratch that itch.

S C.

Only reviewing the yoga here.

The instructors are really lovely and great at doing excellent yoga. I feel super relaxed and stretched after. I really like the 90 minute classes as well, it’s a good amount of time and offered regularly.

My main issue is the venue.

It’s a terrible venue for yoga. It’s not too big so more than 4-6 in a class feels claustrophobic and you have to be conscious of bumping into other people. The room itself it’s filled with chalk dust as it’s really made for climbing. So expect to inhale a lot of chalk dust in, and to have some at the bottom of your mat. They don’t store mats blocks or any equipment so you need to bring your own. There’s no place to put your coats or bags unless you wanna leave it on the dusty floor. It doesn’t seem hoovered or brushed at all because there’s dustballs and hair all over the floor. There’s a single chair that everyone piles their belongings on. There’s no hooks or appropriate seating area to get off your shoes and coats and place, despite there being enough space for. Not to mention the smell, it’s unfortunate it really does smell like old socks in there. The smell is really distracting so difficult to focus on the yoga. Also it is freezing!! Especially in the evening classes. They have a heater which is loud and circulates warm smelly air but isn’t effective.

The only good thing about the venue for yoga is the view. It’s really beautiful.