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Rockfax Supports the BMC Access and Conservation Trust

The BMC has recently re-launched the Access and Conservation Trust (ACT) and Rockfax, UKClimbing.com and UKHillwalking.com have got behind it to help promote the great work that the ACT carries out. The ACT funds projects to protect our cliffs and … Continue reading…


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Arab Steps – El Chorro

We have had a report that two sections of Escalera Arabe at El Chorro have been fenced off to prevent climbing. The first is Sector Suiza on page 92 to 93 of the guide and 8 popular routes on this … Continue reading…


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Verdon Tunnel Access

The main tunnel used to access the base of the Verdon Gorge from the parking at Couloir Sampson (Sentier Martel) is closed for restoration work. The dates given for the work are 5 September to 31 December. French news report … Continue reading…


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Port Soller and Felanitx, Mallorca

Two crags in  Mallorca are currently suffering from access problems but neither looks like a permanent problem. The steep cave crag in the south-east corner of Mallorca under the Castell de Santueri, also known as Felanitx, is currently closed for … Continue reading…


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