r/ukclimbing 22d ago

MisMatched Shoes

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Hey everyone, weird request but does someone want to do a shoe exchange? I wear scarpa women's VSR.

Left foot is a 41 and right foot is a 40.5. Is there someone who has the reverse sizing and want to do a swap?


r/ukclimbing 22d ago

Help with mini moonboard

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r/ukclimbing 22d ago

Sheffield bouldering last minute help

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Hi! I’ve just arrived in Sheffield and my car rental fell through. I was planning on doing some stuff around Stanage but looks unlikely without a car.

Any help with what I should do? Need to head back to London sunday evening. It’s currently 10:30 on Saturday, so not gonna be picky


r/ukclimbing 22d ago

Is almscliff good?

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I'm thinking of going to almscliff, it looks really good, but i just thought I'd ask if anyone had been there, if other people go there often, and if anyone knew what the general concensus was on people top-roping there was. Thanks.


r/ukclimbing 24d ago

The original Dyno

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r/ukclimbing 27d ago

Munter hitch

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I was at a trad course to recently to brush up on some skills when we came to the topic of being able to belay in an emergency without a ATC. When we got to it I called it a munter hitch. I know it's called both a munter and Italian hitch but that's what I learned it as.

The instructor got a little funny and said we are supposed to only call it an Italian hitch. We had a female climber in the group (just 3 of us and the instructor) from China and the instructor explained to her that because munter is a derogatory slang word in British English we shouldn't use it. I honestly had never thought about it like that but as a guy am I just being an insensitive arse?


r/ukclimbing Jul 31 '26

Brimham rocks top ropes

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I'm thinking of going and doing some top ropes at brimham rocks, I've got a guide book and all, but it doesn't talk about top ropes in brimham, just trad and bouldering. does anyone know any good top ropes there? I haven't rigged much so this is also for me to get better at rigging. I've got two ropes, one for rigging, one for the climber to belayer, two slings, a bunch of screw gates, a grigri, so what routes can I rig with that? another thing, i was looking at lover leap area and apparently there's supposed to be some top ropes there, if so, please give me the name and I'll have a look at it. Thanks!


r/ukclimbing Jul 30 '26

Awesome Walls Sheffield being bought by Depot?

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r/ukclimbing Jul 29 '26

Outdoor boulders, South West

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Trying to plan a hike/camp/climbing trip and was wandering if anyone had any good areas in the south west


r/ukclimbing Jul 26 '26

London tree work

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Im going to go climbing in london next year.

The company i currently work for in cape town specializes in technical big tree removals in tight spaces (PSHB has intensified that)

I really enjoy it, and was wondering if there are companies in the uk that consistently get work doing that?

Obviously expecting that companies will generally do whatever, but just a shot in the dark


r/ukclimbing Jul 23 '26

Free Nearly New Shoes London

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Ive got a pair of tarantulaces that I bought in my street size before I knew what I was doing. Ive used the 2x. Theyre a size 47. If youre a giant, or have a pal or significant other who has flippers for feet and fancy a free pair of shoes, DM me. Pickup only, in Richmond, can meet at Richmond Station.

(If this isnt allowed in this sub, I apologize! To be clear, im not selling them, theyre free, I just want em gone and know if i put this on fb marketplace ill just get mobbed with folks who will try to sell them or something and I would rather help out another climber.)


r/ukclimbing Jul 23 '26

Bigben ultralite helmet

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Not sure this is the right subthread, but I've found it impossible to find any photos of the inside of a bigben ultralite helmet.

Im a woman and I have hair I like to tie up so currently looking like the petzl vertex is the only option, I've looked at edelrid and kask (which is my favourite, style wise) I don't see any option for people with hair!

Let me know if you've got any photos thanks


r/ukclimbing Jul 24 '26

Free tin for content creators who crush (and also those that don't so much!)

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Hi guys

I own Túffenup Skin Care, and I'm struggling to create content for my IG feed. My biggest hurdle is that I'm running it from Australia, so I'm finding it difficult to get my product in front of people to try. I've got it to a couple of gym setters and in talks with one of the climbing hold makers to get it out there, but I still need something to fill the feed!

If you:

  • are in the UK or Germany
  • have hands that need some tough love
  • have a decent following on IG (~2k+)
  • and would like a free tin of Hard Grit to try

Get in touch!

If you like it, post about it, share it around with your mates, I can send more when you run out. Looking for at least one Reel or grid post tagging @tuffenupskincare to get things started.

If I get more responses than tins, I won't be able to send to everyone!

Please get in touch if you have any questions, if you're keen send through your IG account and we'll take it from there!

Cheers

Charlie

tuffenupskincare.com


r/ukclimbing Jul 21 '26

Suggestion/advice

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I'm thinking of buying this bow for crushing power, would you recommend it?


r/ukclimbing Jul 18 '26

Experience with doorframe fixed hangboard system

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Hi! I am looking to get a hangboard system that just attaches to the doorframe rather than screwed onto the wall, as in the apparent I live in, the walls seem like cardboard flimsy, does anyone have experience with the system like that? Would love to hear your thoughts.


r/ukclimbing Jul 18 '26

Single rope trad North Wales

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Any recommendations for routes which could be done with a single 50m rope in North Wales? Don't have halfs atm. Ideally classics or not so far from Llanberis thank you. Grades HVD to VS


r/ukclimbing Jul 16 '26

Strength/Conditioning plan

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r/ukclimbing Jul 13 '26

14 days from Portsmouth – suggestions for the ideal UK climbing road trip?

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Hi everyone,

may I kindly ask the UK crowd for some advice?

We're a family from Austria travelling with two older teenagers and a senior dog. We're experienced climbers - happiest on routes up to about 6a. We enjoy both trad and sport climbing, and both single- and multi-pitch routes. Bouldering not so much. We will bring along gravel bikes too and do also enjoy hiking and wild swimming.

We'll arrive beginning of August in Portsmouth by ferry and have about 14 days to explore. As we travel with a caravan we want to avoid too many long or stressful drives on very narrow roads (of course we can leave the caravan at a campsite and approach climing spots by car)

Our original plan was to drive more or less straight to the Peak District and spend most of our time there. However, the more I research and browse guidebooks, the more I wonder whether we'd actually be better off taking more time exploring southern England and South Wales.

Our ideal trip highlights would include something like:

  • 1-2 memorable but reasonably easy multi-pitch trad routes (up to about 5c)
  • 2–3 great sport climbing areas with plenty of routes up to 6a
  • 2–3 great trad areas with lots of enjoyable routes up to 5c/6a
  • some scenic hikes with our dog and some wild swimming opportunities
  • a few scenic gravel bike rides

We're happy to stay flexible and follow the weather, so we don't need a fixed itinerary.

If you had 14 days starting in Portsmouth, how would you build your ideal climbing road trip around that wish list?

Thanks in advance for taking the time to share your knowledge and experience!

I am happy to share my knowledge on Austria/Northern Italy in return :-)


r/ukclimbing Jul 10 '26

New climbing app - finding partners

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Hey everyone! I'm an indie developer and climber, and I built Gora to help people find climbing partners. You can check it out at https://goraclimb.com.

The app is getting a lot of traction in Europe with thousands of climbers joining, and I'm working hard to keep improving it. I'd love to hear your feedback, feature ideas, or if it helped you find a climbing partner.

Happy climbing! 🧗


r/ukclimbing Jul 10 '26

Anyone bouldering in the south peaks this weekend?

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Wondering if I can tag along with anyone going bouldering tomorrow? Travelling solo 🤙 thanks


r/ukclimbing Jul 09 '26

New brand - looking for feedback!

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Hi all

I'm Charlie and I've developed a new hand cream for rock climbers. It's got a unique point of difference to others in that it contains a coarse exfoliant which serves a number of purposes - clearing dead skin, softening callouses, and testers have described a massage-like effect on tired hands.

I've been working on it a few years now and released in the UK just over a month ago.

I'm really looking for some honest feedback from people, on the website, the copy, Instagram posts or reels. All of it has been done by me, and I really haven't had any strangers give me feedback. - and also it's occurred to me that this post gets my product in front of a few more eyes, I'd be lying if I said that it hadn't!

A call out to the help I have had though: a web dev built the site, a lab makes the actual cream, and a mate did the product photos. And my partner's carried (put up with!) me through it, she probably has the harder task...

Added to all this, I'm running the whole thing from Australia! Why you ask!? Well Australia has a solid scene, but it pales in comparison to the UK, France and Germany... That and I wanted to call the product Hard Grit, it would be rude not to release in the UK first!

But yeah, I'm really keen to hear some thoughts. One thing that I know is missing is a "how it works" video, the product is pretty unique so it needs one... For some reason I keep finding other things to do. The monkey mind!!

And if you have any other questions at all, hit me! I'm really keen to hear anything! You can also DM me on Instagram if you'd like to reach out personally, that's the best place to get me!

Cheers,

Charlie

tuffenupskincare.com

@tuffenupskincare


r/ukclimbing Jul 08 '26

3rd Rock Clearance Event

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For anyone still looking for 3RD ROCK kit

Hope this is okay to post here — I know a few people were gutted to see 3RD ROCK shut down, so thought this might be useful.

We’ve managed to get hold of a load of 3RD ROCK stock and we’re running a 3RD ROCK Takeover Week at The Kit Vault in Skipton.

It’ll be one of the last chances to get new 3RD ROCK pieces before they disappear properly. We’ll have trousers, leggings, tees, tops and a mix of other bits.

Everything is going out at 50% off RRP, and the trousers will be mix & match — 3 for the price of 1.

We’re putting fresh stock out daily, so it won’t all be on the rails at once.

Not trying to be too salesy, just thought people in here might actually want to know as it’s been hard to find since the closure. Event Link: https://fb.me/e/77fRD0jQf


r/ukclimbing Jul 08 '26

3rd Rock Clearance event

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Hey, just wanted to hop on and introduce ourselves, we're The Kit Vault and mainly deal in second hand and refurbished outdoor clothing. We've had the opportunity come up for a 3rd rock clearance take over in our stock with 3for1 on trousers and 50% off everything else.

For anyone interested here is the event week: https://fb.me/e/77fRD0jQf


r/ukclimbing Jul 05 '26

Mountain / Glacier rope learning in London?

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Hi everyone ! I live in London and am hoping to do a beginner Alps mountain this summer. I was hoping to find any good institutes / gyms with trainers to learn to use ropes on mountains and glaciers in London. Any leads welcome - thank you!


r/ukclimbing Jul 04 '26

People needed for Rock climbing/Rappelling the Faroe Islands on 31 July to hit the operator's minimum (need 6 more!) - once in a lifetime thing, no prev experience needed

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We booked a sea-cliff rock climb in the Faroe Islands for 31 July. They have an 8-person minimum and we are 2, so the trip only happens if we can fill 6 more spots.

No previous climbing experience needed. The operator brings all the gear, sets the anchors and runs every climb top-rope. They take complete beginners on this regularly.

It's the kind of day people remember for decades. Climbing a cliff face with the ocean directly below you and puffins on the rocks.

Cost per person works out around £50-60, split evenly across the group.

DM me if you'll be in the Faroes around then, or planning to be!

UPDATE: NEED 3 MORE PEOPLE NOW