Peak Bouldering

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The Peak District has a wealth of accommodation options to suit all budgets. The course is centred around the village of Hathersage but the nearby villages of Bamford, Hope, Castleton or Grindleford are all ideally situated for the course. There are plenty of ideas available on our accommodation guide here. The Limestone at the Peak has been put on the map by UK bouldering pioneers - Moffatt, Allen, and Proctor - who started by putting up first ascents at Stoney Middleton. The most popular locations to climb in the Peak District include Stanage Edge, Froggatt Edge, Curbar Edge, and Burbage. The climbing routes vary from easy to hard, so you should choose your location based on skill level. All of the routes chosen here are a short walk away from a car park, ensuring that they are all easily accessible. Locations for beginners and children Burbage South Boulders

Does your teen like climbing and want to progress their skills? Maybe they want to join NICAS, or use climbing as their sport for Duke of Edinburgh / GCSE PE. This one day Peak District National Park course is suitable for anyone wanting to learn the essential skills of bouldering outdoors in a safe and enjoyable way. We will cover the key elements of bouldering safely and coach you on movement techniques. We also to navigate using guides to get the most out of your future sessions. During the 2 days you’ll try a selection of climbs and also learn a ‘toolbox’ of essential climbing techniques ready to progress your climbing in the future if you choose. We’ll also visit a variety of venues to give you a thorough taste of the amazing climbing the Peak District has to offer. Higgar Tor, Burbage West, Burbage North, Burbage South Edge, Burbage South Valley, Owler Tor and Mother Cap, Secret Garden, Millstone, Carl Wark, Houndkirk Tor, Ox Stones Another visitor to our shores this winter was Adam Ondra, who managed to sync his visit with what seemed like the only week of sustained good weather of winter 2023. Thankfully it wasn't all YouTube content generation, and some climbing occurred. Although sadly missing out on the flash of the classic The Traverse (7a+) by virtue of not matching the arête at the end (sorry, but rules is rules) no such fate awaited him on The Ace and the problem saw its first flash, cheered on by Jerry, no less. The amazing part of this however isn't really that he flashed it; it is relatively basic afterall and he's the greatest climber to ever walk the earth. It's more that with the wealth of homegrown talent and strength in our ranks these days nobody else had beaten him to it in the 20-odd years since the problem was put up. What have all the strong kids being playing at? We clearly need a few more to quit the competition scene!As mentioned above, the weather is a factor for choosing where and when to go, but only prolonged rain is likely to stop the determined. Generally October and November are the wettest months but can still offer great days with fantastic autumn colours. February is the best choice for the hardcore with a winning combination of little rainfall and low temps. At any time of year, a westerly or southerly breeze will soon dry the crag in only a couple of hours. We can’t talk about Peak District without mentioning the Stanage Area and more specifically, Stanage Plantation. With a host of classics, Stanage Plantation’s gritstone boulders are the most famous of the lot in the UK. Whenever you buy a new belay device, always make yourself familiar with the manufacturers instructions for use that come with the device. Petzl's instructions for the GriGri include:

High Neb is the second-most popular area, a little longer walk but plenty of classics thoughout the grade spectrum. Bouldering is one of the purest forms of climbing and the Peak District National Park is a world class venue. It’s the perfect combination for a great adventure. Bouldering is also one of the fastest growing aspects of climbing. Add to that the easy accessibility of the Peak District National Park and the well established visit infrastructure (our Hope Valley Guide will give you some useful info if you are a new visitor). Believe us, in this area we really do have it all. What Is Bouldering?

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Once your child has completed NICAS 1&2, they might find it more suitable to climb with others at the same level as the skills on the scheme become more involved. Two ofour main passions in life areenjoyingtheoutdoors ourselvesand introducing and assisting other people enjoy them too. Simon has hiked and climbed in all the mountainous areas of the UK in both summer and winter, he has also climbed in The Alps, The Himalayas and The Jungles and mountains of Borneo and has a passion for helping people enjoy their experience of the great outdoors. During the day you’ll learn a ‘toolbox’ of essential techniques ready to progress your bouldering in the future if you choose. The selection of techniques covered will include:

We are based in Upper Hulme inthe beautiful Staffordshire Moorlands area of the westside of the Peak District. The medieval market town of Leek isno further than a 5min drive down the road and has plenty of super markets, pubs and shops to explore. 20 mins in the other direction and you arrive in the historicaltown of Buxton again full of shops, museums, cinema and atheatre. Stoney Middleton is a wonderful place to climb if you’re looking to try your hand at some of the Peaks Limestone routes. Think a sheer wall of climbing with endless eliminates, and you’ll get a picture of what Stoney has to offer. Conditions are usually stable and it is climbable in the rain as well. Raven Tor and Rubicon are also top crags, but can get a little wet if raining. Has your child tried climbing on one of our tasters and wants to progress their skills? Maybe they want to join the national scheme NICAS and log their progress, earning certificates for each level they complete. Climbing Mount Everest without legs, is a feat that has never even been attempted to date. In accomplishing this challenge, Hari hopes to:

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Around 12-15% of the world’s population have some kind of disability. That’s nearly 1 billion people worldwide. In summiting Everest Hari hopes to inspire other people facing similar circumstances to believe anything is possible with the right mindset. Please be aware that one session may not be enough for you to develop the skills required to safely perform the activity without supervision. If further sessions to develop your skills are required, your instructor will discuss this with you and advise you on the most appropriate pathway for you. The Northern End is more broken with a few bigger buttresses; Crow Chin, Marble Wall and the Stanage End would be the popular 'best bits' on many lesser crags. Although the change in weather means we get to use the tower less over winter, we still have plenty of climbing sessions available over the winter that we can run in our indoor centre! So if anyone can find a reference to 'The Peaks' (or 'Peakes') that predates 1663, I shall humbly start calling it 'the Peaks' (possibly through gritted teeth). But until then, Peak is what I prefer to call it.

Walking boots, approach shoes or sturdy trainers. The walk ins to crags is likely to be over challenging ground and it may be wet or muddy. This poll and my earlier one are merely attempts to get a slightly more quantitative feel to some of the ideas/issues than the many threads of comments/opinions - not sure it's worked but I thought it was worth trying anyway. Approach Notes– Follow the distinctive path from the car park up towards the crag, the boulders are situated below the crag. Stanage Far Right The best the lakes has to offer for mere mortals (because it's not always as wet as kez thinks) 29 climbs For the more experienced climbers, Burbage North is one of the best choices and offers a mix of technical cruxes, including many highballs for the daring. It has a good range in the higher grades and will keep you busy for months with the number of problems on offer.

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We provide all the technical equipment although you are welcome to bring your own if you have them. All you need is suitable clothing and lunch. Long trousers that you can move in freely and warm upper layers are ideal. We are one of the most experienced providers of Mountain Training courses in the UK and offer low ratios and a very high standard of safety, care and enjoyment. This, coupled with our very experienced and relaxed instructors means you are sure to have an unforgettable experience. Peak District is well known for its popular climbing locations boasting some of the best climbing spots in the UK. We will help guide you through the different difficulties, locations, courses and experience days. The name Stanage is a contraction of Stane (or Stone) Edge. Despite being set in a landscape of similar features, as long ago as folk began naming things, Stanage was simply itself: The Stone Edge. Neolithic remains below the edge tell a tale of constant human activity over the last 5,000 years, with the ancients no doubt using the caves along the edge and becoming comfortable with vertical movement along the way. Bouldering involves climbing short routes on the many huge gritstone boulders that litter the national park. For anyone new to climbing it is a very accessible way to get into the sport. For those with climbing experience it offers a great way to improve your climbing skills. Bouldering is fast paced and you’ll get a lot out of a full day with us. You’ll also be in absolutely stunning surroundings. Who Is The Course Suitable For?