Anna Taylor

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Anna is an up and coming British trad climber based in the Lake District. She has multiple climbs in the E6-E8 range on her CV and favours bold and often unprotectable climbs...

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The Ticklist #59 E8 solo by Anna Taylor, Patagonian Link-up and Hard Boulders

An E8 solo, a Patagonian link-up and some hard bouldering...

2 28 Jan

News 2021 - A Year of Climbing News

The second year of the pandemic was another strange one. The year began with another lockdown in the UK; climbing walls were shut and advice was to stay local - another tough time for anyone who loves the outdoors. But there were some positives throughout the...

30 Dec, 2021

Interview Anna Taylor on her Classic Rock by Bike Tour

Last month, Anna Taylor became the first person to complete a continuous round of all 83 routes that feature in 'Classic Rock', the iconic book by Ken Wilson. Carrying all of her kit, Anna cycled between each route, covering 1500 miles on...

6 13 Oct, 2021

Newsflash Anna Taylor completes Classic Rock by Bike Tour

Anna Taylor has become the first woman to complete a continuous round of all 83 routes that...

20 30 Sep, 2021

News Disorderly Conduct (E8 6c) for Anna Taylor

Lake District climber Anna Taylor has climbed Disorderly Conduct (E8 6c) at Reecastle. The route was first climbed by...

16 Jul, 2019

News Obsession Fatale E8 6c by Anna Taylor

19 year-old Anna Taylor has ticked Obsession Fatale E8 6c, her first of the grade. The 10m 'ultra sketchy slab' was first...

228 19 Sep, 2018

Latest Reviews for Anna's Sponsors

Reviews from the UKC editorial team

La Sportiva G5 Evo

With some crucial improvements to the old version, as well as a few attractive modern features, the newly updated G5 Evo should become a popular boot for winter climbers and mountaineers alike, says John McKenna.

14 26 Apr

La Sportiva Aequilibrium ST GTX

With lightweight materials and a striking new outsole that offers enhanced downhill braking, La Sportiva's Aequilibrium boot range covers a variety of uses from light-n-fast mountaineering and high-level backpacking, to via ferrata. John McKenna puts them...

27 5 Apr

Mountain Shells Around £200

Can you pick up a decent shell for only around £200? We think so! While top-end technical waterproof jackets cost big money, less specialist alternatives are available for lots less. In terms of quality and functionality, our benchmark budget is a bit of a...

55 9 Feb

Berghaus Carnot and Fourier Hooded Fleeces

Warm, stretchy, and unfussy, these midweight men's and women's fleeces are a good choice for hillwalking and...

7 Jan

Berghaus Affine Jacket

It's not a technical model for more demanding mountain days - and it's not marketed as such - but the Affine is a decent midweight...

10 Dec, 2021

Men's Climbing Trousers

Climbing trousers - everyone wears them, but they're often a bit of an after-thought: do you turn up to the crag or the wall in...

60 2 Nov, 2021

La Sportiva Cyklon

Though this trail shoe's ideal habitat is rough and rocky, it's got the grip to deal with wet and muddy ground too, says Rob Greenwood,...

3 29 Oct, 2021

Latest News from Anna's Sponsors

Announcements direct from manufacturers

Charity hikers aim for £1m fundraising summit with return of Lake District challe

Outdoor enthusiasts are being encouraged to sign up for a Lake District hiking event next month to raise money for a multiple sclerosis (MS) charity.

20 May

Berghaus ambassador reaches record height for climber with a spinal cord injury

Berghaus ambassador Ed Jackson has returned to the UK after a dramatic expedition to Himlung Himal, a remote Himalayan peak. While the 7,126m summit eluded Ed and his team, he reached a new record height...

11 Apr

Berghaus Adapts aims to make the outdoors more accessible for all

Berghaus has announced details of a new initiative that will support the company's vision that the outdoors should be accessible for all. Working closely with recovering quadriplegic Ed Jackson, the brand has launched...

11 Nov, 2021