Rock Climbing and Mountaineering

Do you want to start Rock Climbing?

Simple scrambles to technical climbs, Britain has some great opportunities for rock climbing and mountaineering.

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My Journey to Independent Rock Climbing

June 22, 2026
8 min read

My journey from a total beginner to independent rock climbing and how you can do it too, by Rosie James

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Rock Climbing: Tips for Lead Climbing and Belaying

May 18, 2026
12 min read

Top tips for climbers wanting to start lead climbing and belaying

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How to Start Rock Climbing: A Guide for Women

May 13, 2026
7 min read

Climbing instructor Rosie James tells us how she started rock climbing and shares some great practical tips for getting started

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A List of Women’s Adventure & Hiking Groups to Join in the UK

September 18, 2025
2 min read

A list of UK female only adventure and hiking groups - the best place to start to build outdoor confidence.

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Beyond the Barracks: Empowering Military Spouses Through Adventure

May 27, 2025
4 min read

Find out more about Forces Wives Challenge a rapidly-growing, vibrant community of over 2000 women, united by a passion for the outdoors.

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Beginners guide to choosing a GPS device

June 26, 2024
17 min read

Would you like to use a walking, running or cycling GPS device to make your outdoor activities easier, safer or more fun but don't know where to start? This GPS guide looks at different features and functions to help you choose a GPS device most suited to you.

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Best climbing crags in Britain

September 13, 2022
6 min read

Britain is home to over 47,000 rock climbing routes that are free to use, from dramatic sea cliffs in Cornwall to the rugged mountains in Snowdonia. Bethany, from the OS Team, shares her best climbing crags in Britain for you to enjoy and explains how to find crags near you.

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A guide to hills and mountains in the UK and Ireland

April 20, 2022
10 min read

Do you know your Munros from your Corbetts? The Adventure Patch Company tell us about hill bagging and explain some of the better and lesser known hills and mountain classifications in the UK and Ireland.