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Climbing around London

aussieinlondon

27-Sep-2008
12:44:18 AM

Just wanted to know if anyone knew of some good areas close to London( up to 4 hour drive) for camping/bouldering/multipitch. Didn't bring any gear over here with me so that might be a problem but don't mind a camping and a little bouldering. Any answers would be great....Thanks.

wallwombat

27-Sep-2008
7:46:12 AM

Isn't everywhere in England within a 4 hour drive from London?

cantcrimp

27-Sep-2008
8:17:10 AM

On 27/09/2008 wallwombat wrote:
>Isn't everywhere in England within a 4 hour drive from London?

not when you consider the fact that getting out London entails getting stuck on the M25 for 4 hours

Dave C

27-Sep-2008
12:34:34 PM

Getting out of London does not require getting on the M25 at all!

In reply to AussieinLondon: If you're limited to bouldering then head for the Peak District.
The (s)limestone may still be in condition (if it ever was in condition this year) and if it's cooling off then the gritstone may be in tolerable condition - there will always be people out at the major areas with mats and I always found the locals to be helpful and generous so a guide generally isn't necessary.
Stanage, Burbage South or maybe Burbage North are usually the best bets to meet up with random peeps.
BTW, my contacts tell me the weather is allegedly going to be good this weekend up there.

aussieinlondon

30-Sep-2008
5:12:28 PM

Thanks for the info. Might check the area out soon while the weather is still "mild".

D.Lodge

30-Sep-2008
5:21:06 PM

Yeah can back up stuck in lara the bouldering on the grit is awesome. Was there late Ocyober and got 3 perfect days in a row blue skies and cold. Fantastic friction and great problems. Good Luck

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