Festival of Climbing 2026

RAFMA's August Family Meet will be based out of Pentre Bach Bunkhouse & Campsite, Rhesdai Gwyrfai, Caernarfon, LL54 7AJ. RAFMA members and family members will have the opportunity to undertake climbing and hiking activities in the Ogwen Valley, Glyderau and Snowdonia National Park.

A chance for members of the climbing team to develop their skills in Cyprus

Trek Peru's spectacular Cordillera Blanca, reach 4,750m at Punta Unión Pass, and explore Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain. Register your Expression of Interest for this unforgettable RAFMA overseas expedition. Limited to 14 places.

Trek Peru's spectacular Cordillera Blanca, reach 4,750m at Punta Unión Pass, and explore Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain. Register your Expression of Interest for this unforgettable RAFMA overseas expedition. Limited to 14 places.

RAFMA's September Meet will be based out of the (TBC - Portland) Members will have the opportunity to undertake coastal walking and sea cliff climbing on the Isle of Portland, Dorset.

RAFMA's October Meet will be based out of the The Nuffield Centre, JSMTC Indefatigable, Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll, LL61 6NY. Members will have the opportunity to undertake hill walking and climbing in the Ogwen Valley and Glyderau parts of Snowdonia/Eryri National Park.

RAFMA's Novemeber Meet will be based out of the Weirside Bunkhouse, Chapel Stile, Ambleside, LA22 9JE. Members will have the opportunity to participate in mountaineering, hiking, and climbing activities in the Lake District National Park.

Join us for the RAFMA Annual General Meeting. Climb, walk, run, visit Kendal Mountain Festival, or simply get away for the weekend, everyone is welcome! Hear about recent activities, future plans and make your voice count at our AGM! Ticket deadline 06 Nov 26.

RAFMA's December Meet will be based out of the Climbers Club Hut - Riasg, Roybridge, Invernesshire, PH31 4AE. Members will have the opportunity to undertake climbing and hiking activities in the central highlands of Scotland.

Are you ready for an unforgettable adventure? Building on the success of our last two epic SNOW VENTURE expeditions, this winter RAFMA is heading deep into the heart of Central Asia for a unique ski touring and ski mountaineering expedition in the stunning Tian Shan (“Mountains of Heaven”).

RAFMA's July Meet will be based out of the Broadrake Bunkbarn, Chapel-le-Dale, Ingleton, LA6 3AX. Members will have the opportunity to undertake climbing and hiking activities in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park.

A chance for members of the climbing team to have lead coaching with Mark Shakespeare

An opportunity for members of the climbing team to train with coach Ian Dunn

An opportunity for those in the Climbing Team to benefit from a days peer to peer lead climbing

RAFMA will be running its North Wales Meet and Summer Concentration Week out of the Caban Cysgu Bunkhouse between 19-26 June. There will be limited places available for Members to undertake their Summer Mountain Skills Foundation (SMSF) and Rock Climbing Skills Foundation (RCSF) qualification.

An opportunity for those in the Climbing Team to benefit from a days peer to peer bouldering.

An opportunity for those in the Climbing Team to benefit from a days peer to peer bouldering.

An opportunity for those in the Climbing Team to benefit from a days coached bouldering with Mark Shakespeare