Raco de Misa lies in the Sierra de Montsant on Spain's Costa Durada and offers some stunning walls on which some equally stunning routes have been climbed. Al Murray, warming up, on one of the best (but un-named) F6c+ around.

Neil Comyn pocket-picking on a (un-named) F6c+ at Raco de Misa in the Sierra de Montsant, Costa Durada, Spain.

The walls at Buoux, Provence (France) are punctuated with pockets of all sizes as well as crimps and slopers. No Man’s Land (F7a+), on the Mur du Bout du Monde, has a good mix of everything. Climb it with a steady conviction or not at all.

Typical Buoux (France) - sun and great rock.

Stanage, Peak District (UK) bouldering is some of the best in the UK. The Rose and the Self-employed Business Man (Font 7a+) on Business Boulder demands application as well as the necessary skills.

The Green Traverse (Font 7a) at Stanage, Peak District (UK) is a much-loved and popular classic boulder traverse. Progress to harder things hangs in the balance though…

Steve McClure, amidst the overhanging mid section of Ne Dieu Ni Maitre (F8b+), Lourmarin (France). Hard moves around two-third height ‘protect’ the grand finale, the capping roof. Said to be more out-there than a ride on the space shuttle.

Lourmarin (France) - just another stunning crag…

Richard Heap captured ‘enjoying’ Sentinel Crack (E2 5c), Chatsworth Edge in the Peak District (UK). This Don Whillians classic crack is a challenging legacy from a master gritstoner.

Richard Heap jamming Emerald Crack (E3 6a) at Chatsworth Edge, Peak District (UK). Rich, like many, found this easier than the nearby Sentinel Crack. You decide though…

Stanage (Peak District - UK) must surely be Pennine grit at it’s best? Katherine Sellars is on the classic Wuthering (E2 5b).

Katherine Sellars captured on the headwall of the uber classic Congo Corner (HVS 5b), Stanage, Peak District (UK).

Castle Rock of Triermain in the Lake District (UK) might be relatively small but it packs a lot of action into its routes. Rob Keet is on the final section of Overhanging Baston (HVS 5a).

Brian Davison climbing the technical and demanding top pitch of Rigor Mortis (E2 5b) at Castle Rock Triermain in the Lake District (UK).

High Tor is a bastion of traditional limestone climbing in the Peak District (UK). New lines are 'drying up' but Neil Foster seems to know where to find them! Party in the Park (E5 6a, 6b, 5c) is his latest classic in the making...

Neil Foster, high on the final pitch of Party in the Park (E5 6a, 6b, 5c) at High Tor, Peak District (UK).

Deep water soloing (DWS) is now firmly established here in the UK with the south coast cliffs offering the perfect setting. Neil Gresham is caught high on the Conner Cove classic Captain's Blood's Cavern (E4 6a).

Neil Gresham crusing up Fathams (E3 5b/c) at Conner Cove, Dorset (UK) in DWS mode.

The great mass of Kilnsey dominates Upper Wharfedale, Yorkshire Dales (UK) and provides an overhanging playground for elite rock climbers. Dave Idenden is captured fighting the final bulge of Urgent Action (F8a+).

Dave Idenden wrapped around the crucial final bulge of Urgent Action (F8a+), one of finest routes at Kilnsey, Yorkshire Dales (UK).

Great Zawn Bosigran, Cornwall (UK) is an atmospheric location offering a real climbing 'experience'. Graham Hoey (climbing) and Geoff Radcliffe are on Déjà vu (E4 6a).

Land's End, Cornwall (UK) is a stunning location whether climbing or not.

Sardinia is best known for its sport climbing and great weather rather that its bouldering. However, the river bed at Rio Cannas in the Sarrabus hills of the southeast are well worth a visit. The giant granite 'eggs' offer a few hours sport. Paul Reeve, pulls the slick Dream Team (Font 6b).

The slick granite of Rio Cannas, Sardinia is challenging enough but when the sun is shining, as is often the case, it's even tougher. Paul Reeve bears down on Adrenalina (Font 6c+).

Arizona (USA) is popular amongst those seeking winter rock climbing. Jack’s Canyon, a 90's discovery, offers ‘high desert’ climbing at an elevation of 6200 feet some 30 miles south of the famed Winslow on I40. Betty Cracker (F5) is one of the best easy routes on the Cracker Jack.

The USA has plenty of impressive landscapes including Canyon de Chelly. The ruins of the (other) White House can just above the canyon floor.