Steve McClure

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Steve McClure is one of the best rock climbers in the world, having climbed the hardest sport route in the UK at 9b, numerous new routes at the grade of 9a and onsighted many at 8b+. Despite being better known for his sport climbing achievements, you might also find him wiggling in wires in Pembroke or sleeping in a portaledge on a 1000m wall in Greenland.

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Fri Night Vid Steve McClure climbs The Final Round

This week's Friday Night Video takes us to Ilam Rock in Dovedale and looks at Steve McClure's ascent of The Final Round (E8 6c).

2 4 Feb

Fri Night Vid Steve McClure climbs Olympiad E10 6c

This week's Friday Night Video features Steve McClure making the second ascent of Neil Gresham's Olympiad (E10 6c/8b) at Shrinkle Haven, Pembroke. Opting to take a different approach to Neil, who climbed the route as an 8b deep water solo, Steve...

25 21 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

News Second Ascent of Lexicon E11 7a by Steve McClure

Just two weeks after Neil Gresham claimed the first ascent of a long-term project on Pavey Ark (

24 23 Sep, 2021

News Steve McClure Repeats Gresham's Olympiad (E10 6c / 8b DWS)

Steve McClure has made the second ascent of Neil Gresham's Olympiad at Skrinkle Haven,...

7 1 Jun, 2021

News Steve McClure Flashes Impact Day (E8 6c)

Continuing his excellent run of form, Steve McClure has flashed Impact Day (E8 6c) on Pavey Ark in the Lake District....

18 24 May, 2021

The Ticklist #28 Tough Trad, Big Mountains and Hard Blocs

A round-up of hard trad, high altitude mountaineering and bouldering ticks from the past...

3 7 May, 2021

News First Ascent of Fixation 8c+ at Malham Cove by Steve McClure

4 1 Oct, 2020

Video Reset Part 2 - Reopening the Walls with the ABC

24 Jul, 2020

News New FA by Steve McClure critiqued on TV's Gogglebox

82 4 May, 2020

Article Steve McClure's Nightmayer

4 15 Jul, 2019

Newsflash Steve McClure onsights Nightmayer E8 6c

18 10 Jul, 2019

Video Steve McClure on GreatNess Wall (E10 7a)

51 10 Jun, 2019

News First ascent of GreatNess Wall (E10 7a) for Steve McClure

6 29 May, 2019

Newsflash Steve McClure climbs GreatNess Wall (E10 7a) at Nesscliffe

14 28 May, 2019

News New Malham 8c Extension by Steve McClure - Hugo Boss

8 14 May, 2019

Fri Night Vid Inis Mór: On the Edge

20 18 Jan, 2019

Article Steve McClure - Trials & Tribulations on Tioman Island

16 17 Sep, 2018

Fri Night Vid Steve McClure and Neil Mawson in Verdon Gorge

5 27 Apr, 2018

News New Malham 8c by Steve McClure - The Reign is Over

5 23 Apr, 2018

Fri Night Vid Steve McClure climbs Rainman, 9b

11 20 Apr, 2018

Fri Night Vid Steve McClure's Triple Crown

20 Oct, 2017

Fri Night Vid Hard Rock - A Tribute to Ken Wilson

123 13 Oct, 2017

News Steve McClure completes Yorkshire 'Triple Crown' in a Day

7 24 Jul, 2017

Fri Night Vid Steve McClure - A Redpoint Sabotage

18 9 Jun, 2017

Interview Steve McClure on Rainman 9b

18 5 Jun, 2017

Newsflash Britain's First 9b by Steve McClure

45 5 Jun, 2017

News Steve McClure Onsights 8b+ in Chulilla

12 16 Jan, 2016

News Choronzon E10 (8b+) and Muy Caliente E9 Repeated by Steve McClure

57 15 Jul, 2015

Review Beyond Limits by Steve McClure

4 5 May, 2015

Interview Steve McClure on Strawberries Onsight

13 18 Jun, 2014

Newsflash First British Onsight of Strawberries for McClure

72 15 Jun, 2014

Interview Steve McClure's 2013

3 11 Feb, 2014

News McClure Nominated for Arco Rock Legends

3 19 Aug, 2013

News Steve McClure flashes Tom et Je Ris, 8b+, Verdon

8 17 Jul, 2013

Update Steve McClure Climbs Batman, 9a / +

13 23 May, 2013

Interview Steve McClure - Petzl RocTrip 2012

24 Dec, 2012

Interview Steve McClure - 2012

2 9 Sep, 2012

Video + Interview Steve McClure on Hubble 8c+

10 11 Jul, 2012

News Steve McClure Repeats The Quarryman (E8)

21 30 May, 2011

Latest Reviews for Steve's Sponsors

Reviews from the UKC editorial team

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 i...

55 9 Feb

Five Ten NIAD Lace - an Updated Classic

The Five Ten Anasazi Pink needs little introduction. This flat, stiff, lace-up shoe has been a mainstay in many climbers' bags for decades. But how does its successor, the NIAD Lace, compare? Nick Brown investigates.

7 31 Dec, 2021

Marmot Mitre Peak - lightweight technical shell

A Gore-Tex Active shell with a climbing-oriented cut and feature set, the Mitre Peak is a stripped-down option that will take you from technical summer alpine climbing, through to all seasons and uses in the UK - with the exception of...

4 12 Nov, 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

One Person Tents and Hooped Bivvys

From minimalist backpacking and mountaineering, to quick overnights in the hills closer to home, solo shelters save a...

21 23 Sep, 2021

Five Ten NIAD VCS LV

With uproar still shaking the forums at the phasing out of the cult classic Anasazis, all eyes were on Five Ten for the new NIAD range. We...

12 13 Aug, 2021

Marmot Ether Driclime 2.0 Jacket

This lined softshell is a versatile and lightweight do-it-all layer for walkers and climbers, reckons long-term Driclime fan...

5 10 Aug, 2021

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New Clothing Autumn / Winter 2021

We have spent the last couple of months catching up with brands up and down the country and checking out their quality new clobber. Below is a roundup of the most eye-catching new clothing.

5 20 Oct, 2021

Five Ten NIAD VCS

Climb after climb, the adidas Five Ten NIAD VCS Climbing Shoes deliver all-around performance. Versatile Stealth® C4™ rubber edges, grips and smears across all surfaces, indoors and out. Extended toe rubber maximises contact area for increased friction. The...

19 Mar, 2021

New Clothing Spring / Summer '21

Next up in our Spotlight Trade Show is the clothing category. Once again, we've asked brands to tell us about their products that are hitting the market now and they've shown us their best new jackets, crag and casual clothing, running wear and...

9 11 Mar, 2021