Lake District Bouldering - The LakesBloc guidebook

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Short, who said she had been in the hospital with her brother since the accident, continued: “It became apparent that the injuries were severe and he would not be able to survive. He was then moved to a private room and I was able to stay with him so that he could die with some dignity. The best approach is to park at the head of Ennerdale at Bowness Knott then mountain bike the forests to below the crag before making your way through the woods and up the fell on foot. You can also approach on foot from Buttermere in approximately 2 hours. Perfect for working on your technique, The Wall in Ulverston is a small but mighty bouldering gym with a whole host of routes to help you work on your footwork and positioning. As an experienced climber, you’ll be able to focus on fine-tuning your technique, while beginners will get a great start by immediately learning the important basics of climbing and bouldering. If you need an energy boost, the coffee comes very highly recommended.

Established in 2003, LakesBloc.com was created with the sole aim of providing the very best online information relating to bouldering in the Lake District and its surrounding areas. The area is also perfect for more advanced climbers with routes reaching grades of V11, making it a perfect spot for a session with a large group of varying abilities. On a technical note, the guide features an index, which may sound obvious, but other publications have appeared to have missed this somewhat integral feature, which allows you to find problems you know the name of, but not the location of. It's a basic but highly necessary feature, and I'm glad they've included it. Another firm favourite is the graded list, which - even if the author hasn't intended it - will provide endless discussion long into the night (for those who have the time, will, or inclination). SummaryWhat are the best spots for Trad, Lead & Sport climbing in the Lake District?There's something for every sort of climber at the Lake District due to the sheer choice of routes. Here's a few of our faves...

It’s worth noting that this is a popular face and care should be taken not to drop ropes on other climbers! Nestled amidst the majestic mountains and picturesque lakes of northwest England lies a bouldering paradise waiting to be discovered: the Lake District.

Approach via Styhead Pass after parking at Wasdale Head. Follow Climber’s Traverse below the crags until you’re below Napes Needle, then ascend Needle Gully to reach the start of the climbs.wasd

Approach via the friendly High Wallowbarrow Farm, where a small donation box fee goes direct to the farm. Bear left once in the farmyard and walk uphill for 15 minutes before getting to the base of the crag. Have a read, try them out and let us know how you got on. And don’t forget to share your snaps with us at @dyno.climbing The Bowderstone, situated in the Borrowdale Valley, is an iconic boulder that has become synonymous with Lake District bouldering. This massive 30-foot boulder sits in the heart of a picturesque woodland and offers a range of classic problems. The Bowderstone's impressive size and unique setting make it a popular and photogenic spot for climbers. Staff and other visitors helped dismantle parts of the climbing wall to allow access to the caving tunnels.LakesBloc have created this amazing map, which details most of the key bouldering areas in the Lake District. The stars are colour coded: Approach via Gategarth farm (parking charges apply) and make your way below Low Crag before climbing into the Combe. Once below Eagle Crag, strike right up the screes to the base of the crag. Approach time: 1hr 30mins. Best climbing for beginners in the Lake District?In addition to Shepherd’s Crag mentioned above, we’d also recommend the following for good places to start out: The Lake District is steeped in climbing history and is a fantastic place to explore combining valley and road side crags that are very accessible to high mountain crags and summits for more adventurous mountain days and alpine preparation weekends.