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A Beginner’s Guide To Scrambling
A Beginner’s Guide To Scrambling
A Beginner’s Guide To Scrambling

If you’re looking to take your hillwalking to the next level without jumping right in at the deep end of climbing, then scrambling could be you.Our handy guide will take you through everything you need to know.

1066 climbing ropes buying guide
1066 climbing ropes buying guide
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1066 climbing ropes buying guide

Guide to understanding which climbing ropes to buy, which are best suited to your needs...

1198 the rock climbing dictionary
1198 the rock climbing dictionary
Climbing
1198 the rock climbing dictionary

An ever expanding cornucopia of climbing lingo and terminology...

1086 how to build your first trad rack
1086 how to build your first trad rack
1086 how to build your first trad rack

Safety first! Let's build that trad rak like pros!

The Complete Guide To Climbing By The BMC
The Complete Guide To Climbing By The BMC
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The Complete Guide To Climbing By The BMC

We've teamed up with the BMC to bring you a complete guide to climbing, whether you're just getting started or ready to take on real rock for the first time.

A Beginners Guide To Climbing Styles
A Beginners Guide To Climbing Styles
A Beginners Guide To Climbing Styles

Read our guide below to discover the four key styles of climbing and see which one appeals to you the most…

1086 how to build your first trad rack
1086 how to build your first trad rack
Climbing
1086 how to build your first trad rack

Safety first! Let's build that trad rack like a pro!

1106 an interview with andy kirkpatrick
1106 an interview with andy kirkpatrick
Climbing
1106 an interview with andy kirkpatrick

We caught up with Andy Kirkpatrick, one of the UK’s top mountaineers and a big wall ascent specialist, to talk living above the clouds…

Discover Free Solo Climbing With Alex Honnold
Discover Free Solo Climbing With Alex Honnold
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Discover Free Solo Climbing With Alex Honnold

Emily Sexton-Brown, from Outdoor Enthusiast Magazine, talks to climber Alex Honnold...

1111 an interview with tim emmett
1111 an interview with tim emmett
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1111 an interview with tim emmett

We got the chance to interview Tim Emmett, one of the UK’s most decorated climbers, renowned for his impossibly enthusiastic attitude…

1167 interview with leo houlding
1167 interview with leo houlding
Climbing
1167 interview with leo houlding

We talk adventure, fatherhood, and risk with British climber Leo Houlding.

Our Favourite UK Climbs
Our Favourite UK Climbs
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Our Favourite UK Climbs

From epic multi-pitch trad climbs to short but complex boulder problems, Britain is blessed with some of the world's greatest climbs - and our staff have done them all. Here are some of our favourite climbs from across the UK, suggested by the people who have conquered them.

1159 8 top tips for planning your first climbing trip
1159 8 top tips for planning your first climbing trip
Climbing
1159 8 top tips for planning your first climbing trip

Climbing has its highs but planning is key to make sure everything runs smooth, here are some tips to help you set off on the right foot

1002 8 top tips to improve your climbing
1002 8 top tips to improve your climbing
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1002 8 top tips to improve your climbing

We've picked some useful tips to help you move through the grades...

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