- Ukc bouldering forums. Any help would be much appreciated Cheers Harry Jan 9, 2024 · Back in Sheffield, (just my opinion), the Depot is all about burly moves for 18 year olds, the Climbing Hangar is a very crowded student union/youth club, dont go to Awesome Walls for bouldering, then over with the independents, I never get bored with the techy ClimbingWorks, and the Foundry has the sublime wave - one of the O. Oct 8, 2003 · I just wanted to find out if there was any climbing near thessaloniki in the north of Greece. Jun 7, 2025 · In reply to cragtyke: I would go to Kendal Wall rather than Keswick, nearer and significantly better bouldering. And to top it off the first ascent team was a British climbing legend and a Nobel laureate. Oct 29, 2023 · I recently started climbing again after a long lay-off - can anyone compare the three different Lakeland Climbing Centre walls, specifically relating to bouldering and auto-belays? Jan 9, 2023 · There’s been a serious rock fall incident at burbage south quarries on top of Trellis which looks to have covered a lot of the floor below it and on top of it, some massive blocks have come away from the rock above it. To meet these needs, modern indoor beginner's shoes are designed to offer that bit more performance, taking you from entry level into the mid grades. There are buses vinte25 Sep 2005 where the best indoor bouldering in the north west Deejay25 Sep 2005 In reply to vinte: Jul 17, 2023 · Dave Garnett 19 Jul 2023 In reply to Slarti B: As long as the cardigan is baggy with signs of wear I think grunge bouldering is a good look. As for climbing sure, it's more variable, especially sport climbing where, like bouldering, the risk of head injury is very low. He's doing an article on bouldering for their outdoor section. If you haven't been climbing very long say less than a couple of years or are climbing low-mid grades then you should be very wary about training fingers. it is the quintessence of climbing, some sort of distillation 2. Sep 15, 2025 · A totally magnificent crag, Crookrise is one of the finest in the country offering both trad routes and bouldering on superb rough grey gritstone in a stunning location. p. Dec 11, 2022 · Hi everyone, Does anyone know the cheapest bouldering insurance available for an annual policy? Also, is it worth getting special climbing insurance over normal travel insurance? Asked around in my circle and generally people seem to get standard insurance. More access to climbing is great, however, I have great concern that this trend is deeply damaging to the local independently-owned walls that have supported and built up the climbing community over the years. Bees and Winter Climbing forum Snow/Ice routes & conditions Register to create a New Topic 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 » Straight question. Jun 24, 2025 · Caley is one of the iconic bouldering venues of Yorkshire; a hillside scattered with boulders of premium Wharfedale grit, small and large, offering problems of all grades. On a few routes, double ropes would be useful. There are 64 users currently online. G pieces of Aug 27, 2024 · The 2024 British Bouldering Championships took place last weekend at Last Sun Dance in Leeds. Read more Jan 30, 2023 · Having mostly trad and sport climbed over the past decade, I've done very little bouldering in the peak despite living within an hour of the eastern edges. Are they right? Are there others? 1. To list messages for just a single forum (e. was good fun last year, although very crowded. Jan 18, 2007 · This thread was started in the ROCKTALK forum and has now been moved. I've found that to be the cheapest option for me in the past and the addition of non-climbers should make that an even more worthwhile route. I asked about having new hips and some great advice based on first hand experience helped me go forward with my decision and my hips have been great. Our aim is to keep up the general standard of the forums by following the Posting Guidelines. Jan 27, 2025 · This weekend, the new Depot in Manchester played host to the 2025 edition of the British Bouldering Championships. I live on the south coast uk near lymington, i know there is swanage and portland but i cant really find any decent bouldering spots round there. May 30, 2024 · Works on the upgrade of the bouldering facilities at Edinburgh Leisure's flagship climbing arena at Ratho will begin on Monday 3rd June following a major funding investment from sportscotland's Sport Facilities Fund. But Lost & Found forum Notices of gear lost, stolen or found Register to create a New Topic 1 2 3 4 5 » May 6, 2024 · In reply to Exksalted: Did 10 days in Val di Mello/Val Masino bouldering this March without a car. g. r/ukclimbing: A community like /r/climbing - but for UK venues and stuff relevant to those of us in the UK, e. it is the cheapest form of climbing 4. The best bouldering to start on is the rocks nearest the parking. Two universities, lots of empty/suitable industrial spaces following oil downturn, (assume it's a buyers/renters market) So covid aside, I really cannot understand why there is no wall? I'm confident if one was set up in the city it would be very successful. Family holiday booked and looking to UKC for recommendations for bouldering nearby. Of course the weather might be ok, then there is even outside bouldering in the Lakes!!! Feb 15, 2025 · Hi everyone. There are climbing restriction on central buttress during some months due to nesting birds. it is (?) safer than other forms of climbing 5. Mostly related to climbing but also to health related issues related to climbing. Nov 24, 2010 · Climbing is all things to all people and there isn't a one-fits-all answer for why we climb. Apr 14, 2018 · In reply to mnf_nelson: Might be worth looking at a normal travel insurance policy for the whole family, including you, and supplementing that with top-up activity insurance to cover you for the climbing. Oct 27, 2007 · i hope someone on here can do better than UKC am heading to Siurana shortly and hoping to redpoint 8a (it would be my first). Aug 5, 2016 · Hi, we want to do some bouldering at Lumio (Corse), is there any possibility to rent a crashpads at Calvi or arround? Thx, JAN Jun 22, 2022 · In reply to RogerG: If you like crack climbing, then Bohuslan is fantastic; mainly single pitch, though also some crags up to 100m. The Climbing UKC/UKH Rocktalk forum Rock climbing discussion Register to create a New Topic 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 » My Forums This page shows the most recent topics in all of our forums. See bmc site for more info. Universal growing demand for indoor climbing. I still remember the first time I saw a guy carrying a bouldering mat up to the Plantation and everyone thought he was some kind of pansy. Thanks In the podcast thread, I claimed that climbers were typically "of a type". Oct 4, 2009 · Bouldering courses these days don't teach you much on falling and spotting which, I came to realise in a hard way, can be important and useful. List of best hard climbs in North Wales and surrounds? List of the best hard boulders in North Wales and surrounds? Conditions Cademan Woods - dry? Anyone been to Melloblocco? Top Portable Lights For Nighttime Bouldering? How quick drying are Bethesda boulders? Have gyms fallen away from its routes? prestonclimbs_ Mar 23, 2025 · Connect with enthusiasts of UK Bouldering and discuss all things related to bouldering, rock climbing, gritstone, sport climbing, and traditional climbing. Or is it assumed that "falling correctly" is intuitive and hence need not be shown? Or is there even a concept of "falling correctly", which I sincerely hope there is because that gives me a glimmer of hope that my second injury from falling bad is due Nov 12, 2024 · 2 midgen 12 Nov 2024 In reply to aksys: Friction bouldering in Gateshead is good, quite compact mind. However, the ‘lead roof’ in the bouldering at Kendal is pretty special. ANy info/advice/pointers are much appreciated. thanks Skiing forum Skiing and ski mountaineering Register to create a New Topic 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 » Right now, the boulders around Västervik are covered by a couple of feet of snow, but in September this year things looked very different. So how does a UK technical grade compare with other bouldering grade systems, for example Font or V grades. Oct 18, 2015 · I think your confusion with crag x is that there is a climbing shop in Sheffield called crag x which comes up on the crag database. When I'm watching people bouldering it looks more like watching athletics or gymnastics. We know that it is convieniant, inexpensive and hassle free way of climbing. We don't want to stifle good debate and consequently you may well encounter forthright opinions - read more about our policy on censorship. We are looking to find somewhere with a lot of cool bouldering, grade ranges between v0-5 but also somewhere with a lot of other activities to do. I can't remember what Macloed says to explain this, but my Jan 31, 2018 · My Forums UKC Rockfax Rocktalk Hilltalk Bouldering Expedition & Alpine Destinations Walls & Training Gear Crag Access Politics Off Belay Running Biking Skiing Winter Climbing Photography Culture Bunker The Pub Lost & Found Lifts & Partners Premier Posts Here's a list of possible reasons. What I am wondering is if its nice and dry. Read more Nov 11, 2024 · 2 midgen 12 Nov 2024 In reply to aksys: Friction bouldering in Gateshead is good, quite compact mind. I haven't used this forum for a while. Doesn’t seem to get too busy, and is head and shoulders better than Kendal, even though they share the same route setters. Mar 23, 2023 · In reply to Sam Beaton: Wherever you go, please don't boulder the bottom few feet of routes. We often visited couple different crags a day Jul 6, 2010 · Just been looking at the photos of the Sheffield bouldering world cup round, and I was wondering if the boulder problems are graded? if so what grades are they in each round? same applies for the sport world cup. May 27, 2021 · In reply to julesmckim: IIRC there are some boulders on a beach at the bottom of Arran with some reasonable flat sandy landings. That was about how perhaps few American climbers were MAGMA pro-Trump folk. Also which one would be best suited for bouldering? Its been a long while since I've been down that way. It's expensive - like, in the same ballpark as the big London roped walls for a medium-sized bouldering venue - but apart from carping about my personal preferences for wall-angles [1], I can't think of that much that they could have done better with the building that they've Apr 18, 2025 · Recently the large climbing wall chains have been aggressively throwing up new climbing walls across the country. The sharp holds of Lakes rhyolite are pretty nasty for bouldering - the sandstone of St. Now we all know that in some quarters bouldering has always been popular. Usually decent bolted abseil points. s I don't really class the limited bouldering at TX or Gear forum Gear discussion, reviews & advice Please support the following outdoor retailers who support UKClimbing: Register to create a New Topic Apr 16, 2010 · I'm looking for some decent places to go bouldering. What’s a good recommendation for a visit? Ease of access from the main roads when going between exeter and Plymouth and good quality days worth of bouldering Looking forward to trying the granite Apr 18, 2010 · The climbing on the island is on the crumbly granite sea cliff at Cape Wollamai and a small boulderable wall at the western end of the beach at Cowes is a reef called Mussel Rocks. Oct 3, 2024 · I'm going to be in London for a weekend soon, for the first time in about a decade. Kildonan Boulders maybe? sort of make it up as you go along place which would do you a bit of pootling around. It's doable and a really great place. Doing work on core strength will probably be at least as useful. But I would recommend staying in either San Martino or Val Masino/Cataeggio if you can as the walking time from Cevo might be somewhat prohibitive. Register as a New User to get your own User Profile, personal Photos Gallery and extras like only showing new messages and privacy features. it's climbing for people who are scared of heights 6. Aug 11, 2025 · So it's that time of year again. This time we are staying in the Brecon beacons, near Brecon itself. Very thought provoking article. Scottish Winter etc This page shows the most recent topics in all of our forums. I think the closest sport climbing to Inverness is Moy. You know how it is - climbers are generally dirt bags and poor (myself included!) Cheers. I know that ropeboy might know but I wondered if anyone else knew anything. I stayed in San Martino, from where you can walk to all the main bouldering areas in 45 mins. i understand Anabolica is the classic at the grade but also that it may be 7c+. It's my preferred wall when I'm up in Newcastle on work. . Any recommendations would be welcome. We'll probably go for 7 days and boulder 3 to 4 of those so it'd be great to fill the others with active stuff like hikes Mar 4, 2024 · Jim Pope writes about the new, varied, and sometimes overlooked bouldering that Wharncliffe has to offer Read more Oct 21, 2006 · The better climbing in the State is in the Grampians and of course Mt Arapiles. ('cept for the silly hats) May 2, 2001 · Anyone got any recommondations for bouldering mats (price important) Cheers Euan Jun 8, 2008 · This thread was started in the DOWN THE PUB forum and has now been moved. it's just the craic - a great way of having a day out interacting May 29, 2022 · The girlfriend and I are looking to go on holiday, most likely sometime between mid-September and mid-late October for a week. Jan 19, 2025 · Has anyone else got any info about Japanese bouldering? Are there any world classics in the mid sevens? It looks like the pro’s go to mitzugaki in oct/november? What about ogawayama? Fammer - I hear you on the trad season. Search Forums Our forums had over 47,000 messages posted in just the last 6 months, so to help you find messages that might be of interest you can search on any of the following fields: UK Climbing is the definitive source for all Climbing and Mountain-related activity. Would introducing a tourist tax (implemented through booking sites) that goes towards funding the park authority and restoration efforts help to solve the issue? I know climbers dont like paying for things but if you are traveling there from abroad you can afford an extra £40-50 that goes Fri Night Vid JamRock: The Birth of Jamaican Rock Climbing This week's Friday Night Video takes us all the way to Jamaica, where Kai Lightner - alongside Juan Luis Torribio - are exploring, and encouraging, the grassroots climbing scene that exists on the island. As usual, the rules are - kids/wife friendly, relatively easy access (although they don't mind a walk), good landings and suitable for only a flight pad as I can't fit my Aug 29, 2025 · In reply to UKC Articles: Link to the survey doesn't seem to work. Does anyone have suggestions for peak district limestone boulders that stay very low to the ground in the 6c - 7c range? Much appreciated! Alex Feb 3, 2014 · Hi, Im thinking of planning a month (ish) long trip to canada for climbing (sport, trad, bouldering, multipitch) next year 2015. Macleod writes the the UK average grade is distinctly lower than other European countries. Jan 22, 2018 · In reply to Gone: First impressions: I thought it was generally good. The Qubit is one of the new generation of models to reverse this trend, says Tim Hill - and for bouldering and sport climbing on edgier rock types, we think it's quite a winner. It's bad enough when they get polished by people doing the full route, but bouldering tends to be excessively repeated! Jan 27, 2025 · This weekend, the new Depot in Manchester played host to the 2025 edition of the British Bouldering Championships. Mar 25, 2022 · In other words, a bouldering grade. Having said that, I've never yet had cause to The guys that have developed these new bouldering crags have done so with tremendous single-mindedness and vision, frequently bouldering stuff that would have 4 bolts as a sport climb. After recovering from a couple of months plagued by injury and illness, I'm finally back in place where I feel I can try hard on the rock again and have become hooked by gritstone bouldering! I'm now at the point where I can get 7B done Feb 12, 2009 · Has anyone got any beta on any climbing in Gibraltar?? I've got sketchy details of some trad stuff on the rock itself, and some deep water soloing/ bouldering in Camp Bay, but was after something a bit more detailed, like sport climbing/ bouldering information, or nearby venues that are worth a look?? The bouldering at Lancaster is very good, big place, lots of decent sized circuits which are very well set. But be warned that the sun doesn't make it over the hill behind the Widdop Plantation boulders in mid winter meaning it can be a bit nippy there at times! For Sale/Wanted forum Personal ads for buying and selling This forum is for buying and selling between registered users only. Feb 11, 2025 · UK Bouldering dedicated forum covering bouldering competitions and events. Mar 28, 2019 · I'm keen to learn which modern bouldering walls are considered as the best examples of what we have on offer in the UK? Living in the north I have been to the Leeds, Manchester & Sheffield dedicated bouldering centres. ideally id like to not have any doubts as to whether my first 8a, if i manage it, is Are the Forums moderated? These forums are moderated by UKC staff. Jul 15, 2020 · Off for a one off day trip to Dartmoor whilst on holiday near Plymouth. Read more Lifts & Partners forum Notices for lifts, climbing partners or finding contacts Register to create a New Topic 1 2 3 » Oct 14, 2024 · I was referring to cycling. This page shows the most recent topics in all of our forums. We mainly climbed on single 60m rope with double set of cams. There is plenty of parking at various places below the crag. May 14, 2010 · IM looking to go bouldering outside for the first time next week ive heard there are some good places around tumbridge wells are there any places easily got to by public transport and which are best for beginers. Jul 12, 2011 · Whats the state of southern sandstone at the moment? I was contemplating visiting Harrisons or Highrocks next week for some bouldering. We are the central source of information for climbing in the UK, and the best place to start your climbing on the UKC forum News, Articles and Announcements direct from UKC Register to create a New Topic 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 » Expedition & Alpine forum Alpine & world mountaineering Register to create a New Topic 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 » Starting Out forum Advice for beginners & improvers Register to create a New Topic 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 » Bouldering forum Bouldering discussion Register to create a New Topic 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 » UKH forum News, Articles and Announcements direct from UKH Register to create a New Topic 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 » Apr 28, 2018 · Your best bet for bouldering is definitely Torridon, there is a dedicated guide for the area which was available at the gooutdoors and craigdon in Inverness last time I was there. That brought me to mind of how I was taken aback by how a ukc thread seemed very much of the view that no quarter should be given to GRT people Sep 29, 2010 · In reply to martinlird: Is it the bouldering on the top of the crag above all the usual routes and below the trig point? There is access from the centre of the crag and far right side. But the truth is that the Lakes doesn't really have many good boulders. Any advice for my planning round? Guidebooks, cheap transport tips, recommended locations to visit (climbing or a little sight seeing). Oct 3, 2019 · In reply to asteclaru: sorry to break it to you but London bouldering walls can be pretty busy too ; ) And to answer your question, yes, trying hard at bouldering is better for progressing your climbing than doing roped climbing alone. On some crags good routes have been polished to death for the bottom few feet by repeated bouldering. Anyone else got any thoughts on bouldering? It’s a long way to go to build a snowman! Sep 1, 2025 · In reply to UKC Articles: A fabulous, unspoilt and underrated area. Rock Destinations - Rock climbing destinations Q&As. I May 15, 2025 · Miles from anywhere on an unfrequented cliff with no logs on UKC, a vague description and an uncertain grade with loose and lichenous climbing. I've built up a list of low down gritstone boulders but now the seasons are changing I'm looking for low down limestone boulders. Interested in visiting a new rock climbing area? Having difficulties finding information? Jun 28, 2024 · Troswick is the best bouldering venue I’ve been to in Shetland. Additionally, this pushes would-be independent owners away from opening Nov 11, 2011 · The Uk average climbing grade according to Macleod is HVS, not sure how much research there is to back that up, however, Hardy from Bangor university has the opinion of it being HVS-E2 as the mid range, so there seems to be some consensus. What is bouldering? Strikes me that it doesn't have much to do with climbing at all really. Would be keen to visit a bouldering wall at some point, but they seem to be sprouting like mushrooms these days and obviously my knowledge is way out of date - the last one I visited was Arch Biscuit Factory, which I believe no longer exists? Harrowall looked quite impressive on a youtube video I saw recently Are the Forums moderated? These forums are moderated by UKC staff. Think it was Andrew Hunter, myself and a couple of others maybe that did the first ascents in 2016 but I don’t think Andrew ever got round to writing them up or recording them. The city of Västervik had invited a bunch of strong international boulderers for the second annual Västervik Boulder Meet. Aug 30, 2021 · Established climbing community. Driving there the first time is a surprise as it’s on a post apocalyptic industrial Jan 28, 2010 · In reply to phill bentham: Having lived in Thetford for 15 years I can say wiht a fair degree of confidence that there is no climbing what so ever in or arround or anywhere near that god forsaken cr~p hole In fact if anybody told me there was any climbing in Norfolk full stop I would probably pass out!? Apr 15, 2022 · I've hurt my ankle and probably shouldn't be dropping off boulders from any meaningful height. Thanks. One of the topics he will be dealing with is how come bouldering became so popular in the mid-ninetiesglobally. Feb 19, 2019 · Heading to North Uist for a winter surf trip tomorrow But is it worth packing my climbing shoes & chalk for a spot of beach side bouldering? Haven't been able to find much beta online Any pointers would be great Apr 10, 2025 · In recent years most performance climbing shoes have been softer and more sensitive, leaving quite a gap in the market for more supportive and outdoor-oriented shoes. With the bouldering in particular having really come into its own over the last 20 or so years – the cat is well and truly out of the bag. winter bouldering league will be starting in Manchester again soon - 1 night each month, problems ranging from easy to near impossible. There is bouldering at Jul 28, 2025 · Yes the UKC descriptions are correct but that the app links "Rustic Wall direct" (Video kills) to the indirect version "Rustic wall" with its Rockfax description there which contradicts with the UKC description underneath. When the odd boulder gets big enough to have full size problems, they tend to get a grassy topping that keeps them wet. I've used mainly to ask advice about various different things. I've always found it helpful in the past. Mar 29, 2004 · A journalist from the LA Times is interviewing me this week. it makes you better at other forms of climbing 3. Immaculate rock, lots of world class climbing throughout all the grades. These are ~3-4 hours from Melbourne respectively, so necessitate at least Weekend trips. Read more Walls & Training forum Indoor climbing, training & indoor walls Register to create a New Topic 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 » For many, this will be their first taste of bouldering outside so we're really excited about it, and would hope that most climbers would be too! Never fear, we'll have plenty of experienced folk around to be the clean shoe police - and a ton of pads to protect the landings. ROCKTALK - A general forum for topics relating to climbing. Looking on social media though its seems that there might be more effort being put in by centres darn sarf (perhaps as there is less or different market?) Places like the Yonder Use UKC to find some more experienced partners (saves time finding and getting used to the rock and allows mutual spotting so is safer). You can do loads of core strengthening exercises that dont need any equipment and just use bodyweight resistance. There will be a steady schedule of works across the summer and autumn as the changes occur. Zoë Peetermans and Sam Butterworth claimed their first British Boulder Champion titles. The only time I see people without helmets is in the city, and even that is becoming less common despite the high quality of the infrastructure. Please could you try and post in the correct forum, it makes life easier for both users and moderators. The bouldering crag x is near Rubicon (cressbrook) which is a 45 minute drive from Hillsborough. But why has bouldering, which over 10 years ago wasn't on many people's radars beyond warming up for single or multi-pitched routes close by, become so popular? Apr 7, 2009 · Bouldering was invented before pads and I still tend to boulder a lot without the mat on easier problems or those I know well, although I often use my mat to keep my boots clean. That was only in the mid 90s Nov 12, 2024 · Today's novice climbers are bouldering to a harder level than ever before. , Expedition & Alpine) click on a link at the side of this page. Oct 18, 2019 · In reply to UKC Gear: It's a brilliant guidebook, and I heartily recommend everyone buys it immediately. If you can get hold of the older copy of stone country, that's probably the best bouldering guide. zg apsj anineh 7kc xr3ig 3ijbkx wszhyo a6kd qyzt lm
