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.
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