definitely the best undeveloped uk area by the looks of it.
The Leaping Stone is near kielder castle 2 miles off the forest drive…
Quote from: carlisle slapper on November 03, 2023, 12:03:42 pmdefinitely the best undeveloped uk area by the looks of it. I thought that place was held by the Ben More giants.
To throw another one in the mix, don't think anyone has mentioned the Wave boulder on Dartmoor. I've only dabbled so can't really comment but is it a contender?
Quote from: SA Chris on November 03, 2023, 12:38:48 pmQuote from: carlisle slapper on November 03, 2023, 12:03:42 pmdefinitely the best undeveloped uk area by the looks of it. I thought that place was held by the Ben More giants.They don't look all that amazing from photos? Happy to be telt otherwise.
Quote from: sherlock on November 03, 2023, 08:31:09 amQuote from: gardinrm on November 02, 2023, 09:59:43 pm'Kabbah Boulder'? - never heard of it. Any more info/pics/links?There's a pic on the cover of the Boulder Scotland guide.Which one?
Quote from: gardinrm on November 02, 2023, 09:59:43 pm'Kabbah Boulder'? - never heard of it. Any more info/pics/links?There's a pic on the cover of the Boulder Scotland guide.
'Kabbah Boulder'? - never heard of it. Any more info/pics/links?
The arete/prow thing on the Ben More boulder is very impressive. Whether it climbs well is clearly going to be a matter of taste, judging from some of the preferences expressed on this thread!
I remember richieb raving about the quality, always meant to have a loo. One for the e-bike?If I lived in the NW i wouldn't bother driving to Clova just for the bouldering. There are some great probs, but it's pretty scattered, and development has been so sporadic that UKC and the old Scottish Climbs are the best source. It's a great place though, that Glen has given me so much (there next Sat for the half marathon, hopefully a wee session after).
Thanks for Clova info, we've just driven up the East, pishing down, maybe have a look next time we're passing.
Is that the boulderfield under Creagan Tealasdale? Some friends have been there, having just stumbled across it, and said it's amazing. Is there much actually documented?
Quote from: JamieG on November 03, 2023, 10:36:51 amQuote from: sherlock on November 03, 2023, 08:31:09 amQuote from: gardinrm on November 02, 2023, 09:59:43 pm'Kabbah Boulder'? - never heard of it. Any more info/pics/links?There's a pic on the cover of the Boulder Scotland guide.Which one? Sorry Jamie, brain fog! Page 300
Seeing as NI is 1/4 of the UK I'd go for one of the Fairhead boulders. Boombastic or Eat It?
Quote from: petejh on November 01, 2023, 05:37:05 pmSeeing as NI is 1/4 of the UK I'd go for one of the Fairhead boulders. Boombastic or Eat It?As someone who's met their tib & fib in a way I'd rather not repeat, I can't help but feel the majority of FH bouldering* is somewhat compromised by the landing. Also, I'm just a touch bitter that I was out-lanked for the FA of something on the Eat It boulder.*this is now quite some time ago now so perhaps there's plenty of things that don't risk a one-day party trick of your right foot touching your right knee
Nice Will Nice. The Leaping Stone is near kielder castle 2 miles off the forest drive. One day it might be roadside with permission but for now people need to park on the drive at the nearest carpark (or at the castle if have ebike) and walk the 2 miles in. with an ebike its trackside and a doddle.
Eagle Boulder at Dumby has to be up there. Amazing problems in the 6s, 7s, and 8s. Lifetime's worth of climbing.
Quote from: Paul B on November 03, 2023, 04:34:22 pmQuote from: petejh on November 01, 2023, 05:37:05 pmSeeing as NI is 1/4 of the UK I'd go for one of the Fairhead boulders. Boombastic or Eat It?As someone who's met their tib & fib in a way I'd rather not repeat, I can't help but feel the majority of FH bouldering* is somewhat compromised by the landing. Also, I'm just a touch bitter that I was out-lanked for the FA of something on the Eat It boulder.*this is now quite some time ago now so perhaps there's plenty of things that don't risk a one-day party trick of your right foot touching your right knee Fair point about the landings, there are some big holes to disappear down if you miss your mat! I couldn't commit to the top move of carbide for fear of the landing.