Bouldering involves climbing short routes on the many huge gritstone boulders that litter the national park. For anyone new to climbing it is a very accessible way to get into the sport. For those with climbing experience it offers a great way to improve your climbing skills. Bouldering is fast paced and you’ll get a lot out of a full day with us. You’ll also be in absolutely stunning surroundings. Who Is The Course Suitable For? Further Info– Paid parking is at The Plantation or there is limited free parking at Stanage Far Right with an approx 20 mins walk (see below). Postcode S32 1BR gets you close to Stanage Edge. On public transport grab a bus (from Sheffield) or a train (from Manchester or Sheffield) to Hathersage, and thumb a lift or walk (approx 2 miles). There are toilets near to the car park. Although the change in weather means we get to use the tower less over winter, we still have plenty of climbing sessions available over the winter that we can run in our indoor centre!

Allclimbingkit is provided, including shoes and chalk. If you wish to bring your own gear that's no problem. Itinerary:Stoney Middleton is a wonderful place to climb if you’re looking to try your hand at some of the Peaks Limestone routes. Think a sheer wall of climbing with endless eliminates, and you’ll get a picture of what Stoney has to offer. Conditions are usually stable and it is climbable in the rain as well. Raven Tor and Rubicon are also top crags, but can get a little wet if raining. Before bouldering was a recognised ‘thing’, training for climbing involved lifting weights and endurance exercises. However, a few clever people thought that by climbing without ropes or any other gear, they could achieve the same types of exercises whilst still getting some climbing in.

Having a disability does not have to be life limiting, whatever is thrown at you, you can live life to the full. But changing this perception will be a bigger battle than climbing Everest.” Stanage Edge is a Gritstone cliff located inside of the Peak District. The area is best known as one of the best locations in the UK for climbing. Read more about Stanage EdgeHathersage makes a good base and, as well as being easily accessible by car, it is also well served by the Manchester to Sheffield rail line and regular buses from Sheffield. If you are travelling by public transport we are happy to provide local transport. So if anyone can find a reference to 'The Peaks' (or 'Peakes') that predates 1663, I shall humbly start calling it 'the Peaks' (possibly through gritted teeth). But until then, Peak is what I prefer to call it.