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Rock Climbing In Kent

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Climbing in Kent

It may not be top of the list when it comes to outdoor climbing, but Kent has a couple of lovely surprises up its sleeve, especially when you consider it’s just a short train ride for anyone living in London. There are two main areas of Southern Sandstone crags that offer some fantastic boulder problems and top rope routes: Bowles Rock and Happy Valley. There are also several quality indoor centres to keep you occupied whatever the weather and conditions.
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What are the best outdoor climbing locations in Kent?

Bowles Rocks: with over 200 routes and just a short walk from Eridge station, Bowles Rocks is quick drying and south facing, making it a popular destination, but well worthwhile. It is run by a charitable organisation, so you will have to pay £5 at their office on arrival. The crags rise up to 10m in height, with routes from 1a to 6b to tackle. Notable routes include Pig’s Nose, Fandango and The Thing.
Happy Valley: located just a 10 minute walk from Tunbridge Wells this is a great little location, offering mainly low main walls great for bouldering. Due to the woodland setting it can get damp, so is best suited to summer climbing. Notable routes include Inglenook Left at the sweeps cave area.

Best indoor climbing centres in Kent

The Climbing Experience, Maidstone: a very impressive 25,000 sq ft of bouldering fun awaits here. The fun wall is a great introduction for anyone aged 4 or above, whilst the bouldering section includes a 30m competition wall featuring a cave, slabs, boulders and an arch. All levels are well catered for.
Chimera Climbing, Tunbridge Wells and Canterbury: a dedicated bouldering centre with various angled walls and separate training centre too.
Revolution Climbing Centre, Broadstairs: comprising both a roped wall and extensive bouldering walls, features include various overhangs, rock replica walls and a cave section.

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.
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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.
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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.