As someone who doesn't mind heights, but has a slight fear of rope-based climbing, I did briefly wonder what on earth I'd signed myself up for after agreeing to take on the UK's highest rooftop climb. On Valentine's Day, London's iconic Alexandra Palace, famous for hosting the world's best darts players, will launch Summit: Ally Pally Rooftop Adventure, officially the UK's highest roof walk, standing 130 metres above sea level. Now, I love flying, and observatory decks are very much my thing (not to mention sky-high dining in trendy restaurants). That fear stems from a short-lived rock-climbing course in secondary school, required as part of our PE curriculum, which included offsite sports. So, whether you're a seasoned pro, completely new to the experience, or hoping to conquer a long-standing fear like myself, I'd encourage anyone to tackle the Summit.

Source: Daily Mail January 24, 2026 14:40 UTC