A series of guides to some of the most popular scrambles in England, Scotland and Wales.

Here's what you need to think about when moving together for scrambling and climbing

Do you know your gaston from your guppy, and can you spray about it while sandbagging your mate? Find out what it all means with our guide to climbing terminology.

It’s Britain, it’s summer, and it’s wet. Why am I not surprised? But all is not lost! There are ways to circumvent the weather when you want to go climbing...

Taking your first foray into the world of outdoor climbing? Here's a few pointers to help you get going safely...

Scrambling is sometimes described as the middle ground between walking and climbing - and for the higher grades in particular, you’ll need some basic climbing skills. Here's our guide to staying safe on the rock.

Here's a run down of the essentials of using micro gear when climbing

Lowering off from a sport climb isn't always as easy as it is at the climbing wall. Knowing a few techniques can make the difference between an enjoyable day's climbing and a trip to A&E.

With an ever increasing choice from manufacturers, the hardest part about buying a dynamic climbing rope can be deciphering what’s on offer, and understanding how it relates to your chosen activity. The days of simply choosing 9mm or 11mm are long gone, and from a light single to a heavy half, things can get very confusing.

Everything you need to know about the various types of rope for climbing and mountaineering can be found in our handy, free guide.

How often do you check your trad gear for damage or wear and tear? Here's the 'how' and 'why' of keeping your cams in check.

If you’ve never climbed before or have only climbed indoors, the equipment used for tackling real rock can seem mysterious, exciting and expensive. We've put together a list of the essentials...

Climbers use quickdraws to attach their rope to pieces of protection when lead climbing. A quickdraw consists of two karabiners connected by a textile sling. Find out about the different types and some of the key issues in this article.

We take a look at the culture of tight climbing shoes. Just how tight is too tight - and are we creating problems for the future?

Read on to discover more about slings, and what you can do with them to help you climb more safely.

Filmmaker, photographer and writer Jessie Leong tackles Brigata Tridentina in the Dolomites, home to a dizzying amount of these iron pathways drilled in the mountains

Take on one of the Lake District’s most famous Grade 1 scrambles with our guide to tackling Sharp Edge.

Glen Coe's Aonach Eagach ridge is the most legendary Grade 2 scramble in Scotland. Do you have the skills to take it on?

Sgrambl Gradd 1 syfrdanol yn Eryri (Eryri) nad yw'r rhan fwyaf o bobl erioed wedi clywed amdani? Mae'n swnio'n rhy dda i fod yn bosib - ond mae Crimog Llech Ddu yn rhagori ar ddisgwyliadau. Dyma beth sydd angen i chi ei wybod er mwyn profi’r clasur cyfrinachol hwn yn y Carneddau.

Here are five of the best places to go for a weekend of nerve-testing scrambling.

Have you ticked this list? Five British IFMGA mountain guides pick their absolute favourite long rock routes in the Italian Dolomites, the Aravis range close to Chamonix, and from the ‘Grats’ near Andermatt to the Monts Rouges du Triolet; there’s something for everyone to go at from 5c to 7a. If in any doubt of your skills and experience, you know the score: hire a guide.

Climbers have a responsibility to understand the relevant access and conservation issues associated with the places we climb. Here are a few pointers to help you enjoy these areas sustainably.

Planning an adventure? Remember to pack BMC Travel Insurance. We’ve got your back: from bouldering in France to trekking in India, sport climbing in Thailand to new routes in the Himalaya. Here are five reasons why BMC Travel Insurance is built for the mountains.

Scrambling in winter is a step up in every way: here are some tips from the pros for getting it right.

Now is the prime time to plan your winter adventures. To help you explore the British mountains over winter, we have chosen six stunning winter ridges to guarantee a grand day out.

If you’re keen to make the transition from hill walker to scrambler, we set out the basics to get you started:

A series of guides to some of the most popular scrambles in England, Scotland and Wales.

Find out everything you need to know about making the leap from walking to scrambling, learn the essential skills and check out our top five UK scrambles.

Take on one of the Lake District’s most famous Grade 1 scrambles with our guide to tackling Sharp Edge.

Glen Coe's Aonach Eagach ridge is the most legendary Grade 2 scramble in Scotland. Do you have the skills to take it on?

Sgrambl Gradd 1 syfrdanol yn Eryri (Eryri) nad yw'r rhan fwyaf o bobl erioed wedi clywed amdani? Mae'n swnio'n rhy dda i fod yn bosib - ond mae Crimog Llech Ddu yn rhagori ar ddisgwyliadau. Dyma beth sydd angen i chi ei wybod er mwyn profi’r clasur cyfrinachol hwn yn y Carneddau.