Emma Twyford

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Emma is one of the very best climbers operating in the current British scene. She has flashed both E7 and F8a, headpointed E9 and is the first British woman to redpoint F9a.

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Destination Guide My Favourite Route: Emma Twyford - Capella into Golden Slipper

Even with the modern equipment we have today, the excitement on these routes is not to be sniffed at or underestimated.

6 29 May

News Olwen E9 6c for Emma Twyford

Just a few weeks after her ascent of Mission Impossible, Emma Twyford has made the fifth ascent of Olwen, E9 6c, at Painted Wall, Rhoscolyn, Anglesey.

19 Jul, 2024

News Emma Twyford climbs Mission Impossible, E9 7a

Emma Twyford has made the ninth ascent, and second female ascent, of Mission Impossible, at Gallt Yr Ogof, in Gwynedd, Wales.

6 4 Jul, 2024

News New 8b+ First Ascent by Emma Twyford

Emma Twyford has made the first ascent of a new line at Lower Pen Trywn, North Wales. Deux Mauvais Melons links the...

5 10 May, 2023

Fri Night Vid Big Bang - The Emma Twyford Story

This week's Friday Night Video follows Emma Twyford on her mission to climb The Big Bang (9a) (9a)...

5 28 Jan, 2022

The Ticklist #41 Dreamcatcher 9a FFA by Paige Claassen, Hard Trad and Multipitch Ticks

Big sends by women and some bouldering news.

49 5 Sep, 2021

The Ticklist #40 - Ghisolfi talks Bibliographie, Hard Bouldering, Trad and Multi-Pitch

In this week's Ticklist, we have an eclectic mix of sport, trad,...

27 Aug, 2021

The Ticklist #19 A Mixed Bag of Global Ascents

5 4 Dec, 2020

News Chupacabra E8 / 9 6c by Emma Twyford

2 8 Sep, 2020

News Do You Know Where Your Children Are? E8 6c by Emma Twyford

2 10 Aug, 2020

The Ticklist #2 - Puccio on Fire, Pearson Climbs his 2nd 9a and More

3 31 Jul, 2020

Video Sport Climbing - Respect the Rock

8 Jul, 2020

Fri Night Vid Emma Twyford and The Big Bang

25 17 Apr, 2020

News 2020 Women's Climbing Calendar

8 Mar, 2020

Press Release Emma Twyford and The Big Bang: on tour

24 Feb, 2020

Article Defining a Decade - Climbing News of the 2010s (Part 2)

14 2 Jan, 2020

Video Kendal Rekindled: Emma Twyford Interview

11 19 Nov, 2019

Interview Emma Twyford on The Big Bang 9a

24 Sep, 2019

Newsflash The Big Bang 9a by Emma Twyford

15 17 Sep, 2019

News Camilotto Pellisier (8a / +) by Helliker and Twyford

2 14 Aug, 2019

News North Wales Trad Round-up

8 19 Oct, 2018

News The Big Issue E9 6c by Emma Twyford

13 28 Aug, 2018

Interview Emma Twyford - Not Just a Sport Climber

5 23 Jul, 2018

News Nightmayer E8 6c by Emma Twyford

14 19 Jul, 2018

News Dyer's Lookout E9s by Twyford, McHaffie and Cope

12 24 May, 2018

News Mind Control 8c by Emma Twyford

6 18 Feb, 2018

News Nesscliffe Round-up - 104 E-Points in a Weekend!

30 17 Oct, 2017

News Women's International Climbing Meet: Report

9 24 Jun, 2016

News Emma Twyford Flashes Gravity Wave E8

6 23 Mar, 2016

Features Climbing the Ladder: Female Routesetters

12 7 Sep, 2015

News Impact Day E8 for Woodburn, McHaffie and Twyford

6 6 Jul, 2015

News Melancholie 8b for Emma Twyford

6 19 Jun, 2015

Newsflash Strawberries E7 6b for Emma Twyford

21 3 Oct, 2014

Interview Emma Twyford on Unjustified - 8c or 8b+?

26 20 Aug, 2014

Newsflash First British 8c for Emma Twyford

24 11 Aug, 2014

News Emma Twyford Flashes Bucket Dynasty - Lakes E7

22 5 Aug, 2014

News Emma Twyford Flashes Yukan II, E6 / 7

14 10 Jul, 2014

Interview Emma Twyford Climbs E9

5 24 Oct, 2013

News Emma Twyford Repeats Rare Lichen E9

7 25 Sep, 2013

News Emma Twyford onsights Pretty Girls Make Graves (E6)

11 18 Jul, 2013

Gear News Emma Twyford Joins Mountain Hardwear

23 Mar, 2012

News Emma Twyford Flashes 'Statement...' - F8a

18 6 Jun, 2011

News Emma Twyford Climbs Predator - F8b

8 4 May, 2011

News Emma Twyford Onsights F8a

18 25 Oct, 2010

News F8a for Emma Twyford

5 21 May, 2010

Latest Reviews for Emma's Sponsors

Reviews from the UKC editorial team

Performance All-Rounder Climbing Shoes

If you're only going to buy one shoe for all your climbing, then make it an all-rounder. We check out six versatile models at the performance end of the market.

9 27 Aug

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

Lightweight Softshells

Lightweight softshells are among the more versatile pieces of outdoor clothing, offering a bit of protection from the weather while remaining breathable and easy to pack. In this group test we look at jackets with an active cut, and stretch fabric that's robust...

12 12 Aug

OTS 2025 - Our Best of the Show

The Outdoor Trade Show has just wrapped up, and after a few quiet years post-Covid, 2025 saw a strong showing for new...

20 13 Jun

Scarpa Instinct VS-R LV

Offering great all-around performance across a range of disciplines, with the crucial distinction of a narrower and lower volume fit,...

27 May

Patagonia Nano Air Ultralight - Men's and Women's

Ideal for a wide array of activities, seasons and conditions, this ultralight and highly breathable insulated...

16 23 May

Scarpa Drago XT - One Drago to Rule Them All?

How do you make a great product even greater? This is something we were curious to find out, because both our...

4 8 May

Latest News from Emma's Sponsors

Announcements direct from manufacturers

CWIF 16-17th March 2024 - Registration now open!

Join us on Saturday 16th - Sunday 17th March, climb alongside some of the best climbers in the world on problems set by some of the world's best routesetters.

8 Mar, 2024

Write a review, win £100 DMM kit!

We want your help to populate our product reviews with your experience in using them, and you could win £100 of DMM kit in return.

26 Sep, 2023

Scarpa Mescalito Mids - Save 35%

Save 35% and pick up a pair of comfortable, lightweight, three-season hiking boots for just £149! Get ready for summer trekking, hiking and walking adventures.

17 May, 2023