As ever UKB delivers. Thanks all, wads to follow...I’m not too bothered about stuff for me to climb, more concerned with options for the kids. So sensible height stuff from easy to F6b/c ish would be the ideal. The MTB options sound perfect, and I’ll check out the camel trail.Cheers folks
Quote from: nik at work on August 03, 2020, 10:23:42 amAs ever UKB delivers. Thanks all, wads to follow...I’m not too bothered about stuff for me to climb, more concerned with options for the kids. So sensible height stuff from easy to F6b/c ish would be the ideal. The MTB options sound perfect, and I’ll check out the camel trail.Cheers folks I thought the trench at Hartland was brilliant for a circuit in the 6s, really lovely rock and a very friendly height, perfect for kids I imagine.
Quote from: Bradders on August 03, 2020, 10:39:03 amQuote from: nik at work on August 03, 2020, 10:23:42 amAs ever UKB delivers. Thanks all, wads to follow...I’m not too bothered about stuff for me to climb, more concerned with options for the kids. So sensible height stuff from easy to F6b/c ish would be the ideal. The MTB options sound perfect, and I’ll check out the camel trail.Cheers folks I thought the trench at Hartland was brilliant for a circuit in the 6s, really lovely rock and a very friendly height, perfect for kids I imagine.How long a walk and across how faffy a beach?I have a 3.5 year old who seems to enjoy coming out and clambering on bits of rock and playing. With a second who is very young my easiest available weekend pass is if I take him with me (we went to Dartmoor this weekend gone and had a good trip, that's probably premier League for this sort of thing right now). But he's at that awkward stage where he's rather heavy to carry (especially with pads and all) but not keen for enormously big walks yet. From the above (and a parallel thread on ukc) it sounds like Tintagel, where I'd love to go, is maybe a bit too much, but the trench was also on my radar as a possibility (perhaps combined with Northcott or something).
Tintagel long walk in for a 3.5er and the approach will require a carry for sure. If the word 'beach' conjures up images of golden sand for Hartland, think again. There is a little sand available at low-tide but alas the walk in to the trench is a fair distance scrambling over rocks and large pebbles, again probably not great for a little un. There has been some hefty rockfalls on the cliffs on the way to the trench, don't walk high up the beach people! J-LO/Watford Gap area at Northcott is fairly accessible. Take a look on Google maps (satellite mode) to get a sense of the distances and terrain. I think the first area you get to at Godrevy is great for little ones and good if they are into having a go at climbing too. Bonehill is the perfect family venue, no walk in lovely flat grassy areas between the boulders etc.. Things are always a bit more spread out and involved on the coast with tides to consider too. The SW peninsula is currently inundated with staycationers, certainly the beaches here in N Devon are chocablock and traffic is heavy around the honey pots but once your out at the bouldering spots things are much quieter. Take care out there people and don't be bringing none of them lurgys with you.
Quote from: BrutusTheBear on August 03, 2020, 04:59:00 pmTintagel long walk in for a 3.5er and the approach will require a carry for sure. If the word 'beach' conjures up images of golden sand for Hartland, think again. There is a little sand available at low-tide but alas the walk in to the trench is a fair distance scrambling over rocks and large pebbles, again probably not great for a little un. There has been some hefty rockfalls on the cliffs on the way to the trench, don't walk high up the beach people! J-LO/Watford Gap area at Northcott is fairly accessible. Take a look on Google maps (satellite mode) to get a sense of the distances and terrain. I think the first area you get to at Godrevy is great for little ones and good if they are into having a go at climbing too. Bonehill is the perfect family venue, no walk in lovely flat grassy areas between the boulders etc.. Things are always a bit more spread out and involved on the coast with tides to consider too. The SW peninsula is currently inundated with staycationers, certainly the beaches here in N Devon are chocablock and traffic is heavy around the honey pots but once your out at the bouldering spots things are much quieter. Take care out there people and don't be bringing none of them lurgys with you.Thanks that's v helpful. Yeah I wasn't expecting sand - I probably should've said but I did a fair bit of culm trad in my younger days including a decent chunk at Screda so I've looked north from that pub before but never with bouldering glasses on. I was at Bonehill on Saturday and it was good, just looking around really to see what variety I can find in the short-weekend sort of range. There's 1-2 of the Portland bouldering venues that fit the bill, and that's my local, but they're pretty hot this time of year. Whilst Dartmoor holds all the cards for convenience it's nice to check out other options and that granite is all rather sharp...
Quote from: AJM on August 03, 2020, 07:11:36 pmQuote from: BrutusTheBear on August 03, 2020, 04:59:00 pmTintagel long walk in for a 3.5er and the approach will require a carry for sure. If the word 'beach' conjures up images of golden sand for Hartland, think again. There is a little sand available at low-tide but alas the walk in to the trench is a fair distance scrambling over rocks and large pebbles, again probably not great for a little un. There has been some hefty rockfalls on the cliffs on the way to the trench, don't walk high up the beach people! J-LO/Watford Gap area at Northcott is fairly accessible. Take a look on Google maps (satellite mode) to get a sense of the distances and terrain. I think the first area you get to at Godrevy is great for little ones and good if they are into having a go at climbing too. Bonehill is the perfect family venue, no walk in lovely flat grassy areas between the boulders etc.. Things are always a bit more spread out and involved on the coast with tides to consider too. The SW peninsula is currently inundated with staycationers, certainly the beaches here in N Devon are chocablock and traffic is heavy around the honey pots but once your out at the bouldering spots things are much quieter. Take care out there people and don't be bringing none of them lurgys with you.Thanks that's v helpful. Yeah I wasn't expecting sand - I probably should've said but I did a fair bit of culm trad in my younger days including a decent chunk at Screda so I've looked north from that pub before but never with bouldering glasses on. I was at Bonehill on Saturday and it was good, just looking around really to see what variety I can find in the short-weekend sort of range. There's 1-2 of the Portland bouldering venues that fit the bill, and that's my local, but they're pretty hot this time of year. Whilst Dartmoor holds all the cards for convenience it's nice to check out other options and that granite is all rather sharp... Hopes nose beach (Torquay) is worth look. I go down there with my nearly 2 year old. A breezy not too hot day is best. Its a bit of a slog back up the hill afterwards, but should be OK.Also torcross boulders. Not loads to do, but enough for a day. Excellent 7B+. And nice sandy beach. Sorry for tge south Devon hijack. Back to you grant!
Sandymouth has a lovely beach. Dave Westlake’s guide makes the bouldering look decent albeit limited in quantity and with nothing very hard (as is the trad. climbing).