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Rock Climbing

Climbing ban lifted in Carn Gowla, Cornwall

A peregrine survey by boat with high-quality photography organised by local BMC Access Reps Iain Peters and James Mann has helped to identify peregrine nesting sites so that a blanket ban on climbing at the Cornish climbing site of Carn Cowla can be lifted. A temporary ban had been put in place by the National Trust covering the cliffs between Tubby Head and Bawden Cliff, including major route locations up to and beyond the America Buttress. The ban has now been lifted so all sections are open, with only crag- and area-specific restrictions in place when necessary.

04 Sep
3 min read

Rock Climbing News

Olympic detox: best practice for bouldering on sandstone in Font, 70km south of Paris

As the nearest natural climbing area to the Paris 2024 Olympics, the bouldering paradise destination of Fontainebleau (Font) is a good shout after watching all that inspiring climbing. Before you head off, read this essential information for your own safety and to protect the rock itself.

08 Aug
5 min read

Rock Climbing News

Olympic detox: escape Paris for the nearby bouldering paradise of Font, by public transport

While Paris 2024 is a fantastic watch and we’re cheering our TeamGB climbers on with gusto, scaling brightly-coloured, plastic holds isn’t for everyone. Cue Fontainebleau (Font), a world-renowned bouldering destination on natural rock, deep in the forest, only 70km south of this year’s Olympic capital city.

07 Aug
5 min read

Rock Climbing

Unreasonable ban on climbing at Symonds Yat: climbers dismayed by ongoing climbing ban

A climbers’ meeting this week expressed their opposition to the continued ban on climbing at Symonds Yat, Herefordshire, imposed by Forestry England.

01 Aug
3 min read

News

28 stakes later: new belay anchors installed at Avon Gorge, Bristol

This weekend the BMC joined Avon Access Rep Ben Darby and his team of volunteers near Bristol to install 28 new belay stakes on Main Wall so that climbers no longer need to rely on the wobbly old iron fence as an anchor point. Vegetation was also cleared and a thorough litter pick was carried out.

23 Jul
4 min read

Rock Climbing News

Simond Edge rope recall

Decathlon have issued a recall notice for the Simond Edge rope, the models affected are the 9mm x 80m and the 9mm x 100m. Users are requested to stop using any affected product and to return it to their nearest Decathlon store and be issued a refund.

04 Jul
-1 min read

Rock Climbing News

Bangor Uni students bag 1,320 items of litter at Penmaen Head, North Wales

The stats are in from the Bangor University Mountaineering Society's (BUMS, excellent acronym) crag clean up at Penmaen Head, a limestone sport climbing venue in North Wales, near Colwyn Bay.

04 Jul
2 min read

Rock Climbing News

Recall issued for Petzl Pirana descenders

The manufacturer Petzl have issued a recall for the most recent models of Pirana descender and have requested that users immediately stop using the descenders affected by this recall

04 Jul
1 min read

LATEST ARTICLES

Rock Climbing Articles

Climbing Equipment Safety

Climbing safety equipment and techniques have come a long way from the early days of the sport. Back then, equipment often failed or was simply not available resulting in the lead climber’s motto of the time being “the leader must not fall!”

29 Oct
3 min read

Rock Climbing Articles

Happy 100th Gwen Moffat!

This summer, rock climber, crime writer and first female British Mountain Guide Gwen Moffat turned 100. Read our interview with her in the Autumn issue of Summit.

09 Oct
2 min read

Rock Destinations

Climbing in the sun: Steve McClure's ultimate winter destinations

British climbing legend Steve McClure highlights his top five winter destinations for warm rock.

03 Oct
10 min read

Rock Climbing Articles

Rock up abroad with BMC Travel Insurance

Our specialist BMC Travel Insurance has got you covered as you head off abroad in the hunt for sunny climbs.

23 Sep
3 min read

Rock Destinations

Where to break your sport grade barrier abroad

Dreaming of big numbers this year? We reveal six sizzling holiday rock destinations that will send your grade through the roof. Whether your sight is on 6b or you're aching for 8a, here are Steve McClure's top picks.

09 Sep
2 min read

Rock Destinations

Top 10 Via Ferratas in France, Italy and the UK

Think that you can't climb towers like these? Think again. Clip into our top ten via ferratas and reach heights that normal walks just can't reach.

05 Sep
4 min read

Rock Destinations

Five reasons why you need BMC Travel Insurance

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 Kalymnos to new routes in the Himalaya. Here are five reasons why BMC Travel Insurance is built for the mountains.

27 Aug
2 min read

Rock Destinations

Why have BMC Travel Insurance policy prices increased?

Travel insurance may add to the costs of a holiday. However, travelling with the right policy in place gives you the confidence to travel and enjoy your adventurous activities without worry. If you’ve recently had a quote for BMC Travel Insurance and wondered why it seems to be unexpectedly expensive, read on for some information that might be helpful.

12 Aug
3 min read

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