[Plattsy]

HI, after some advice please. The Missus and I are off to the Lakes in August for a spot walking, bouldering (maybe the new Via Ferrata!). I've had a look through the LakesBloc (impressive) website. We'll probably be staying in Keswick so I've picked out the following bouldering areas. St Bee's, Carrock Fell and Langdale. Our limit is about V3/F6a. Assuming it will rain and we might only get one (maybe two) days bouldering which of these places is the best for low grade bouldering?

Thanks in advance.

[Mike Tyson]

Now then. Carrock fell will be swarming with beasties and will be way to hot. St. Bees would be good as long as you dont mind the scary walk in. Langdale is good but if the weather is shit in Keswick it will almost certainly be shit at Langdale. I'd say go for St. Bees, the sun always shines on the west side.

[climbalive]

. I'd say go for St. Bees, the sun always shines on the west side.

Whats going on today then looks a bit wet out to me although t does luk like it could brighten up a bit.

[n_man]

What would be the Lakes equivalent (if there is one of):

The Cave
Caseg boulder
Cromlech/Jerrys
Sheep Pen?

[Greg C]

What would be the Lakes equivalent (if there is one of):

The Cave
Caseg boulder
Cromlech/Jerrys
Sheep Pen?

Woodwell
Rolling Rock
Bowderstone
Sampson's Stones (slightly longer walk mind)

[n_man]

Thanks for the ideas.

Bet the walk to the Sampson stones isn't as steep though (I hope?).

[(woz)]

There is a big hill you have to walk up at some point on the way to the Sampson stones. In total it took us about 1.5hrs to get there(but on a very hot day). I thought it was well worth it though: excellent situation and great problems.

[tc]

They are called Sampson's Stones. First the "Cosmos Boulders", now "The Sampson Stones". Wainwright and Coleridge will be turning in their graves!
St Bees was in mint condition yesterday for the visit by Team Geriatrics. Not the best approach for Zimmer frames and colostomy bags, but we managed. Five of us there, combined age of nearly 300.