It is my intention to head right up North at some point in the future, I have relatives in Thurso... Must be loads up there, I know loads about the reputation of the surf but not the bouldering...
As a longtime local of S. Wales, I would agree with the Trench as a top spot, but Porthcawl!
QuoteAs a longtime local of S. Wales, I would agree with the Trench as a top spot, but Porthcawl!Andy.. Fair do's! My folks are originally from Neath!! I know, I know.... I did say 'lots of enterntainment', I was actually referring to the amusement arcades, greasy spoon cafs and ice cream parlours! I have definately had some fun climbing down there though, nothing mega-hard but do remember some smooth balancey highballs above dodgy rock pool landings (which was nice) and there are some lines on the sea wall!!Cot Valley looks funky!Exploration is where it's at! A long walk and boulder hop eastwards along Lynmouth beach towards Foreland Point, on a spring low tide, brought us to Sillery Sands and some top notch bouldering. The only problem being the tide which leaves the dilemna of going back before you get cut off (on this occasion we had to wade ) or the mother of all walk outs up a silly steep zig-zag footpath. I like the kayak idea!!Caithness definately looks lush, if the flagstone slabs under those boulders are anything to go by, it looks like the reef set ups for surf are gonna be tastey!
The Trench though has some memorable problems. I used to mix that with the relaxed ambience of the sports routes at Witches point and rare Southerndown Ogmore sessions.Throw in some quality mountain biking in the valleys....what more could you want!
