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Rock Climbing in UK
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What are the Best Places for Climbing in UK?
The UK is blessed with an abundance of amazing climbing destinations, so much so it's hard to narrow it down! Here's a selection of some of our highlights.Climbing in Cornwall - the most western point of England has an abundance of towering sea cliffs with spectacular views. Read our guide on Climbing in Cornwall
Climbing in Peak District - with over 1,000 climbs and plenty of bouldering, all with stunning views and within easy reach of millions of people, it’s not hard to see why this is a mecca of English climbing. Read our guide on Climbing in Peak District
Climbing in Lake District, Cumbria: the Lakes need little introduction, and are as stunning a place to climb as you can want. Take your pick from a multitude of great crags to climb, including Buckbarrow Crag, Dow Crag and Gouther Crag. Read our guide on Climbing in Lake District
Climbing In Dartmoor Dartmoor offers climbing overlooking the vast moorland which has stunning views, where ponies often roam freely. There’s a large amount of rocky outcrops across Dartmoor, some of which are perfect for bouldering or trad climbing. Read our guide to Climbing in Dartmoor
Climbing in Kent This is a rogue suggestion - Kent isn’t particularly well known for it’s climbing, but for Londoners looking for some outdoor climbing, Kent has a few good surprises up it’s sleeve - check out our Guide to Climbing in Kent
Climbing in Wales: an incredible array of climbing to suit all aspects of the sport, but of particular note for those keen on bouldering is Llanberis Pass, in the shadow of Snowdon. See our guide to Climbing in Wales
Climbing in Scotland - not just a climbing nirvana but the chance to see some iconic landmarks, including the Isle of Skye that the island is famous for, such as the Fairy Pools and Dunvegan Castle. Check out our complete guide to Climbing in Scotland
Why go Rock Climbing?
Rock Climbing is a great way to see some of the most stunning places, get fit and healthy in the process and have a great time. There’s a wealth of spots to climb, with over 1000 destinations, 150 climbing walls and hundreds of climbing clubs in the UK. See below for some of the best climbing courses in the UK. For some, climbing is the challenge of getting to the top, for others it's the puzzle of working out the route and how to approach the different hands and footholds. There's also the fitness side of course, being a fantastic total body workout, and particularly effective for those doing indoor bouldering on midweek evenings! Then there's the locations. Outdoor climbing locations are often in some of the most stunning locations in the country, and with the climbing itself you are able to get up close and personal with the landscape, and often able to access locations and views unavailable to anyone else! It’s also an incredibly social sport. When at an indoor climbing wall, it’s natural to talk to others about how to climb routes.
Who is Rock Climbing Suitable for?
There's a climb for everyone, and part of the beauty of climbing is that the challenge is relative for each individual. There are plenty of climbing clubs if you'd like to join others and do it more socially and learn from peers, and it can be a great family activity too for those with a bit more experience. For those less confident there are plenty of guides and instructors always happy to share their passion with new people to the sport. There are also plenty of great UK climbing forums for further advice and information.Climbing Overview for Beginners
Climbing is a great activity for everyone, from individuals, groups, families, friends and corporates. Conquering a climbing route or your fear for heights in a group is a great bonding experience. Climbing doesn’t have to be a huge challenge. There are many ways to get involved with the sport that are more accessible than the crazy films like El Capitan where Alex Honnold climbs over 2km without ropes. Try a guided climbing session to take it easy and pick up the basics, or try bouldering at an indoor climbing wall.There's different techniques and methods to climbing that make the sport that little bit more interesting and challenging.There’s also a wealth of kit and equipment needed for the different types of climbing. And there’s different ways to get involved with the sport. Don’t worry - it’s easy to pick up. We’ve put together a bunch of resources so that after reading them you’ll be clued up on your next rock climbing experience. Below are some useful rock climbing resources to learn more.
Useful Rock Climbing Resources
- A Beginners Guide to Rock Climbing We’ve created a resource for beginners to rock climbing to outline the different types of rock climbing from bouldering, sport climbing and trad climbing and more. What equipment you need and the various ways to get involved with the sport, whether that be joining a local club, going to an indoor climbing wall or booking an instructor.
- A Beginners Guide to Rock Climbing. We’ve created a resource for beginners to rock climbing to outline the different types of rock climbing from bouldering, sport climbing and trad climbing and more. What equipment you need and the various ways to get involved with the sport, whether that be joining a local club, going to an indoor climbing wall or booking an instructor.
- A Guide to Outdoor Rock Climbing in UK. We’ve pulled together a resource to outline what to expect when climbing outdoors in the UK, including the differences from indoor rock climbing and what kit to take.
Bouldering in the UK
Bouldering is the act of climbing, typically up to 20ft without ropes but with big soft matts beneath. As the height of the climb is not high enough to cause injuries (assuming you fall correctly of course), it’s a great way to get into the sport without having to get used to the technicalities of using ropes, belay devices and the other equipment associated with other types of climbing. To get involved with bouldering, look up your local climbing wall and ensure they mention they have bouldering on offer. Most climbing walls do offer bouldering nowadays. Also, you can find outdoor places to go bouldering. If you’re doing this as a beginner, make sure to organise an instructor who can ensure you’ve got the right equipment (including a bouldering mat to fall on), and show you the best routes and techniques.Other searches
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