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DESTINATION GUIDE: Yorkshire's Finest Bouldering Circuit: Widdop

Widdop offers a compact and accessible circuit, with an impressive amount of classics within a small area. It also offers nice, flat landings with a good range of grades on exceptionally high-quality rock. If there was a caveat, it’s that it’s rough rock, really rough, so take your time, move slowly, and watch out for those pebbles - they’re sharp!

Interview Anna Wells on the Winter Munro Round

On 13th March, Anna Wells became the fourth person (and first woman) to complete a Munro round in winter, equalling the...

Interview Siebe Vanhee talks Riders on the Storm, Dawn Wall and Conquering the Useless

Danny Vagnozzi interviews Belgian big-waller, social worker and all-round adventure athlete Siebe Vanhee following his role in the Belgian-American team that made the first free ascent of Riders on the Storm in...

Skills Decision Making in Avalanche Terrain

Walker, climber or skier, avalanches are a major consideration for all winter hill-goers. Ben Gibson, Mountain Safety Advisor for Mountaineering Scotland, and Jon Jones, Head of Mountaineering at Glenmore Lodge, explain the 'Be Avalanche Aware'...

Photography UKC / UKH Photography Awards 2023 - Winners

UKC and UKH are proud to announce the winners of The North Face & Ellis Brigham Photography Awards 2023. In February we announced our finalists, which represented the top five photos in each category based on votes throughout 2023. We then...

Interview Jack Palmieri on climbing 200 8s in a year

After climbing 100 8s in a year in 2022, Jack Palmieri somehow managed to double that tally in 2023...

Interview Catherine Destivelle - Rock Queen

Podcast Mountain Air - 16. Patrick Davies: The Diplomat Who Walked the Length of Britain

Destination Guide Overlooked: Wharncliffe Bouldering

Opinion Right to Roam - An Idea Whose Time Has Come


Gear Reviews

These are reviews from the UKC editorial team

Boreal Saurus 2.0

A solid and supportive running shoe with plenty of cushioning underfoot, this is a great all-rounder that can comfortably take you from the local park to a proper hill day. Besides running, this versatile shoe is equally suited to hillwalking a...

Salewa Ortles Hybrid Tirolwool Responsive Jacket

Featuring an unusual blend of wool and polyester, this light-midweight jacket balances warmth with breathability to offer a really versatile wear-all-day insulating layer that's ideal for Scottish winter, says John McKenna.    

Rab Latok 20 pack

Built light but tough, this close-fitting and superbly functional little pack is spot on for minimalist climbing and mountaineering days, says Dan Bailey.


Open Comp Win The First Eco-Friendly Harness by OCÚN

Experience the ultimate in comfort and versatility with our sustainable climbing harness. Made from recycled materials, this versatile harness allows you to climb with confidence, knowing you're doing your part for the planet. 

Open Comp Win a Men's or Women's Origin VS and Set of Friction Labs Chalk

The Scarpa Origin VS allows you to climb in the gym in comfort. It has a large, soft rubber toe patch, giving excellent grip for hooking in every direction. To add to the grip Friction Labs are giving away 3 x medium boxes...

Winner announced WINNER - Win The North Face Summit Series Pumori Gore Tex Pro Jacket

Named after the beautiful pyramid-shaped peak in the Mahalangur section of the Himalayas, the Summit Pumori GORE-TEX® Pro Jacket harnesses a seam-sealed three-layer GORE-TEX® Pro shell for high-performing...


Gear News

These are announcements direct from manufacturers

Berghaus Freeflow - a new dimension for ventilated packs

Berghaus has launched a new generation of Freeflow daysacks, using 3D technology to deliver innovation in packs. The 2024 Freeflow system has been engineered to deliver genuine evolution in frame design, suspending the pack away from the back w...

OCÚN Twist Tech Eco: The First Eco-Friendly Harness

Experience the ultimate in comfort and versatility with our sustainable climbing harness. Made from recycled materials, this versatile harness allows you to climb with confidence, knowing you're doing your part for the planet. 

OHM II & PINCH from EDELRID

2024 is, as usual, shaping up to be an exciting year for EDELRID. This year brings, not only some new products but also some long overdue updates to existing products in the range. We could go on for hours about updates to the range but instead we thought...


Latest Deals

These are announcements direct from manufacturers

20% Off Climbing Ropes this Easter

With Spring in the air now is a great time to refresh your climbing rope for the new season that awaits.


Work and Rescue Sales Manager, Lyon Equipment Limited

Lyon Equipment Limited (Lyon) is proud to be an employee-owned company.  We are located adjacent to J38 on the M6 at Tebay, between the Lake...

Head of Route Setting at Mile End Climbing Wall

An unparalleled opportunity has arisen to lead the Route Setting team at the legendary Mile End Climbing Wall. Our reputation for high quality...

Duty Manager at Boulder Shack

We believe in valuing every member of our Team and supporting them on a journey to be the best version of themselves possible. Everyone's voice is listened to and celebrated. Shack is a rewarding, energetic space that is fun to be part of. At times it's...

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