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Festival of Climbing 2026
Book your place:


Fri 13 Mar
Robson Resilience Centre (RRC-G)
RAFMA will be running its Scotland Meet and Winter Concentration Week out of the Robson Resilience Centre( Grantown-on-Spey) between 13 - 20 March. There will be limited places available for Members to undertake their Winter Mountaineering Foundation (WMF) qualification.


Sun 31 May
Camping d'Ailefroide
ROCK VENTURE 25 will explore the climbing on offer in Ariege, France. Expressions of interest have now closed and this link is for those who have been selected for the team to make payment.
Payment deadlines:
Single Payment (instructors) - 28 Feb
2 Instalments (Novice/development) - 31 Jan, 28 Feb


Sun 31 May
Vallouise-Pelvoux
Ex ROCK VENTURE 26 will explore the brilliant climbing in Ailefroide, France, which offers everything from bouldering to long multipitch routes. The expedition will cater for all, offering novices a foundation qualification and advanced climbers the chance to push themselves on excellent rock.


Fri 28 Aug
Pentre Bach Bunkhouse & Campsite
RAFMA's August Family Meet will be based out of Pentre Bach Bunkhouse & Campsite. RAFMA members and family members will have the opportunity to undertake climbing and hiking activities in the Clwydian Range of North Wales.


Wed 11 Mar
The Ledge, Inverness
An opportunity for those in the Climbing Team to benefit from a days peer to peer lead climbing training.


Wed 11 Mar
Parthian Southampton
An opportunity for those in the Climbing Team to benefit from a days coached climbing with Mark Shakespeare.


Wed 11 Mar
Big Depot Leeds
An opportunity for those in the Climbing Team to benefit from a days coached climbing with Esther Foster.


Sun 01 Mar
Kyrgyzstan
Are you ready for an unforgettable adventure? 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”).


Fri 27 Feb
NACATC Windermere
RAFMA's February Meet will be based out of the NACATC , Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 2BJ. Members will have the opportunity to undertake climbing and hiking activities in beautiful Lake District National Park.


Wed 18 Feb
Parthian Climbing
An opportunity for those in the South of England to benefit from a days coached climbing with Mark Shakespeare.


Wed 18 Feb
Ledge Climbing Wall
An opportunity for those in Scotland to benefit from Peer to Peer Climbing Training at The Ledge, Inverness.


Wed 18 Feb
Sheffield
An opportunity for those in the North of England to benefit from Peer to Peer Climbing Training at Awesome Walls, Sheffield.


Fri 30 Jan
The Nuffield Centre, JSMTC Indefatigable
RAFMA January meet will be running out of the Nuffield Centre, Llanfair, Angelsey. Members will have the opportunity to undertake Hiking and Climbing activities in Snowdonia National Park.


Wed 21 Jan
Reading
An opportunity for those in the Climbing Team to benefit from a days coached climbing with coach Be Climbing


Fri 12 Dec
Riasg, Roy Bridge
RAFMA December meet operating out of The Climbers Club Hut, Riasg, Roy Bridge. Mountaineering and Traditional Climbing in the Highlands of Scotland.


Sat 22 Nov
Kendal
Now open to RAFMA members who meet the required ability. An opportunity to benefit from a morning coaching session with professional climber Steve Mcclure.


Fri 21 Nov
The Waterhead Inn, Ambleside
Join us for the RAFMA Annual General Meeting Weekend. 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!


Thu 20 Nov
YHA - Ambleside
RAFMA November meet in the Lake District runs out of the YHA - Ambleside. Members will have the opportunity to participate in mountaineering, hiking, and climbing activities.
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