UKC

As many of us now have the option to climb outdoors - locally at the very least for some - the crags have been busy with climbers of all experiences making the most of fine weather and 'freedom'. Since lockdown eased in England on 13 May and the rest of the UK followed suit to varying degrees, more than 47,000 routes and boulders have been recorded on UKC and over 3,500 of our users have logged climbs. Indoor walls remain shut and many outdoor newbies are taking their first steps on rock. For the rest of us, sessions at the crag should nonetheless feel a bit different and both the environment and other climbers should be treated with respect.

Here's our general guide to outdoor climbing etiquette in the COVID-19 era, along with the first release of a BMC video series outlining southern sandstone ethics.

Read more

In reply to UKC Articles:

I would add dump your sack, and gear up, further from the rock than normal thus making sure others can move between and access routes whilst keeping social distance. Don’t make your ‘base camp’ actually on paths (a surprisingly common occurrence).

In reply to Darron:

And maybe dump in your sack to avoid littering

In reply to UKC Articles: It may be worth adding that in Wales many outdoor & mountain areas (thus crags in those areas) are still closed by law. This includes in Snowdonia, the main Snowdon massif (including both sides of the Llanberis Pass), the Glyderau mountains (inc. Cwm Idwal and Tryfan). Other closed areas are detailed in this article; https://www.thebmc.co.uk/lockdown-wales-stay-local