[99a3136]

Hi,

I was just wondering if anyone knew of any bouldering within a reasonable distance of Egham (Surrey), as I will be living up there this summer. I'm sure I probably already know the answer (Southern Sandstone), but I'm not sure! Please let it be good news, otherwise I'll have to spend my time mostly on the plastic....

Ta.

[Charlie Small]

I'm afraid it is the southern Sandstone. Although if you're keen and up for a long drive and early you can go to the Peak/ Dorset for the day.

[tomtom]

Dorset might not be too much further (time wise) than the sandstone from that side of London/Surrey....

[Durbs]

Dorset might not be too much further (time wise) than the sandstone from that side of London/Surrey....

All depends on the mercy of the M25... It's taken me 1.5 hours to get to Harrison's, and it's taken me 40 minutes, both from Epsom. Portland on a good day is 3 hours.

I'm assuming you know of Craggy Island 2? Indoors, but very good.

[Dr T]

Portland is 3 hours from Guildford on a good day, 4 plus on a bad day
have done the round trip in a day but it#s not great fun

[SA Chris]

Portland is 3 hours from Guildford on a good day, 4 plus on a bad day
have done the round trip in a day but it#s not great fun

Aye, done it from Leatherhead in a day - not worth it, jsut too knackering, esp on busy midsummer roads.

[mjh]

I live in Egham at the moment.  Nearest real rocks are: Southern Sandstone, Swanage and Portland, Peak.

Stone Farm we did a couple of weekends back in about 1h (perhaps less on the way back when there was no traffic).

Swanage 2 hours, Portland a bit longer.

But in 2 hours you could practically be in parts of the Peak

All depends on how bad the traffic is.