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Stanage UK - flying visit 29-Jun-2006 At 12:22:08 PM Stuey

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On 29/06/2006 nmonteith wrote:
>OK all you expats - I need some help!
>
>I'm keen for a very quick visit to this area from London. I have three
>days (17, 18, 19th July). I have
>many questions!
>
>How quick and easy is it to get to these crags via public transport from
>central London? Or
>alternatively is it realistic to hire a car in London and drive there?- Not that easy on public transport (this is England y'know!). Hire a car - 2.5 ish hours drive from London
>
>Where do people camp around these parts? (illegal ok as its only two nights) - North Lees Campsite (very good with showers/toilets)- Just below Stanage (if its a weekend book to avoid disappointment. Call 01433 650838 - There are others check UK Climbing crag search for details of the
>
>Alternatively if you can't camp where do you go and what would it cost? Plenty of campsites so you shouldn't need it.
>
>Does Shefield the city have any tourist merit at all? ie sights to see.
>My image of that town is just
>blackened face coal miners who decide to strip off for money. Not reallly
>my cup of tea. - I wouldn't bother.
>
>Is it realitic to have a fun couple of days just soloing? (im comfortable
>soloing up to grade 16 at
>Arapiles) - VS (16) Totally although you'd rather have rope for many of the classics. I'd go somewhere like Burbage North for good bouldering and lots of short routes.

If its hot, the grit will be sweaty and midgey so pray for some wind and take plenty of repellant!