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News Solly Kemball Dorey climbs new Font 8C+ / V16 in Cornwall

Solly Kemball Dorey has made the first ascent of a new Font 8C+/V16 at Trewethet Cliff (North) in Cornwall, naming it The Trident.

Article Fontainebleau Bouldering: 'Nobody could foresee what's happening here'

Destination Guide Finest Lower Grade Routes in Pembroke

Group Test Performance All-Rounder Climbing Shoes

Fri Night Vid Mother Earth - 8b Trad in Australia

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Jules Marchaland flashes Power of Now Direct, 8C

Jules Marchaland has made just the second ever flash of an 8C boulder, with his ascent of Power of Now Direct (f8C), in Magic Wood, Switzerland.

26 Aug

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Fri Night Vid Yosemite Crack Testpiece: Connor Herson on Magic Line

In this week's Friday Night Video, Connor Herson takes on one of the world's hardest crack climbs: Magic Line (8c+), in Yosemite Valley. First established by Ron Kauk in 1996, the climb ...

22 Aug

Siebe Vanhee flashes 'Muy Caliente', E9 6c

Siebe Vanhee has made the first flash ascent of 'Muy Caliente!' (E10 6c), at Stennis Ford, in Pembroke, Wales.

4 22 Aug

Dylan Chuat climbs Move, 9b / +

Dylan Chuat has made an ascent of Move (9b+), in Flatanger, Norway. The route was established by Adam Ondra in the summer of 2013, when he described it as 'one of my hardest' routes, and gave it a grade of '9b/b+ or just HARD 9b'.

18 Aug

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THE TICKLIST: Jules Marchaland flashes 8C/V15

Jules Marchaland has made just the second ever flash of an 8C boulder, with his ascent of Power of Now Direct (f8C), in Magic Wood, Switzerland.

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Skills How to Climb El Cap: Part 2

The second in Olly's three part series, this article looks at the most fundamental skills when it comes to big wall climbing:...

6 25 Aug

Destination Guide My Favourite Route: Pete Whittaker - The Vice (E1 5b), Stanage North

There are some climbs that etch themselves into your memory for the raw, humbling lessons they dish out. For me, that climb is The Vice (E1 5b) at Stanage North.

6 21 Aug

First Aid Skills: Managing a Casualty After a Fall

By their nature, falls tend to happen suddenly and unexpectedly. But you can still be prepared. When someone hits the ground hard, what you do in the first few minutes can have a huge impact on their outcome and the safety of anyone else with you,...

4 21 Aug

Interview James Gibson on the Martin Moran Round Record

On 11th July, James Gibson set a new record on the Martin Moran Round, running solo and unsupported. Established in memory of local guide Martin Moran, the route takes in all the major hills in the Torridon and Coulin area, covering rough,...

3 18 Aug

Photography UKC Photography Awards - 2024 Category Finalists

UKClimbing is proud to announce the category finalists for the Photography Awards, in partnership with the Exposure Climbing Photography Festival. Each shortlisted photograph was chosen through user voting during 2024. Now, in the...

11 18 Aug

Destination Guide The Finest E3s in Pembroke

15 Tips for a Would-be Alpinist

Mountain Literature Classics: The Wildest Dream by Peter and Leni Gillman

Destination Guide The Finest E2s in Pembroke

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Not quite the low tide approach we were hoping for at Skeleton Ridge.

Not quite the low tide approach we were hoping for at Skeleton Ridge. © man_on_rock

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Scarpa RS Pro WP-Y Kids Boots

With its forgiving fit, supportive and grippy sole, and quality nubuck upper, Scarpa's RS Pro WP-Y is a great boot for younger walkers. Apprentice reviewer Edith Bailey checks it out.

3 26 Aug

Rab Nitron 25L Pack

A lightweight day pack with a superb running-inspired harness, the Nitron 25 is close-fitting and highly breathable, making it ideal for all summer hill fun from walking to running to scrambling. In fact our only complaint is that Rab don't offer a longer back length for...

22 Aug

Therm-a-Rest Boost 650 -6°C Sleeping Bag and NeoLoft Mattress

Part of Therm-a-Rest's "Backpacking Comfort" category, this sleeping bag and mat combination provides an easy-to-use and extremely comfortable three-season car camping set-up, while also offering a potential option for...

7 19 Aug

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Open Comp Win a Mountain Equipment Aiguille Hooded Top

Win a Men's or Women's Mountain Equipment Aiguille Hooded Top - A versatile stretch hooded top for keeping the sun and wind at bay.

3 22 Aug

Winner announced WINNER - Win a Simond MT900 Condenseless Tent with bag and mat.

To equip you up for your next trekking adventure this summer, UK Climbing has partnered with Decathlon to giveaway an ultimate Simond bundle

11 24 Jul

Winner announced WINNER - Win a C.A.M.P. Janja Collection Bundle

Born in 1999, Janja Garnbret has been a C.A.M.P. ambassador since 2014 and she is the most successful sport climber ever. She has won more World Cups and World Championships than anybody else and is a star in her home country, Slovenia,...

21 Jul

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Boulder UK Youth Plywood Masters, 2 – 3 August 2025

Over 150 athletes travelled the lengths of the UK and beyond to compete at the weekend. The qualification rounds and finals for Under 13s and Under 17s took place on Saturday, followed by the qualification rounds and finals for Under 15s and Under 19s on Sunday.