[davej]

Hi guys has anyone got a Castle Hill guide NZ they want to sell or know where I can buy one in U.K. ? Thanks D

[Fiend]

I've got the old South Island Rock that has Castle Hill routes and blocs in if that helps?

[davej]

Hi that would be great are you willing to sell it ? Thanks

[Fiend]

Sure - but be aware it's the old book, it only has Quantum Field bouldering-wise in (albeit 65 pages dedicated to that). If that's okay, £10 posted?

[davej]

Hi £10 is fine really appreciate it . Can I BAC the money to you ?

[monkey boy]

You can normally get the guide from one of the petrol stations in Springfield.

[SA Chris]

Plus the best pies!

[monkey boy]

Plus the best pies!

Best pies are Sheffield, not Springfield. Haha! Don't make that mistake.

[shurt]

Depending on how long you're going to be there I'd get a more comprehensive guide than S island Rock. Iirc it's not the best guide for navigating and gives no clue to the better spots.
Doesn't look like the good guide is available in the UK. Think this is the one here:
https://www.bivouac.co.nz/the-comprehensive-castle-hill-climbing-guide.html

Although this doesn't contain Flock Hill which is really worth a visit. There was an online guide years back no idea if it's still there.

Btw it has to be my favourite bouldering spot in the world but I spent a LOT of time there! You'll love it

[SA Chris]

Plus the best pies!

Best pies are Sheffield, not Springfield. Haha! Don't make that mistake.

Sorry, anything I've ever had in Sheffield is second to Lochinver Pie Shop and nothing there tops the NZ Lamb and Mint Pie I had in Springfield. It was, well mint.

[Fiend]

Those pies are fucking ace. Steak and cheese all the way.

Dave I posted the guide today, sorry doesn't come with a free pie.

[jern]

Regarding pies: I think  theSheffield Pie Shop is living off its reputation these days. The steak / gravy ratio is an outrage.


I’m assuming you’ve had a look at this:
[url]https://castlehillbasin.co.nz//[url]

[monkey boy]

Plus the best pies!

Best pies are Sheffield, not Springfield. Haha! Don't make that mistake.

Sorry, anything I've ever had in Sheffield is second to Lochinver Pie Shop and nothing there tops the NZ Lamb and Mint Pie I had in Springfield. It was, well mint.

I should hope the lamb and mint was mint

Wish I'd known, the locals slate the Springfield pies. I was actually more into the Florentines and cheese scones last year (writing last year feels strange)!

Also yes the castle hill basin site is great, if a little complicated. No other guide for Flock as far as I know.

[tomtom]

Chilli and cheese for me... 👍