So, another year gone by, and what a year it has been - clean ups, new routes, lots of climbing and yeah, something about a new guide book. Read more »
“It’s warm and wet out there. That’s good if you have to fight a war in a jungle, but bad if you want to do some climbing in Wilton Three!” So said Robin Williams in the film, Good Morning Vietnam. Well, luckily for the Bolton-cragger, this year’s ever-popular WiltonFest was not warm and wet, but cold and wet. Read more »
This season’s hottest news for climbers in the north-west is the release of the latest BMC definitive guidebook, Lancashire Rock. This new volume to all the routes in the Red Rose county shines its light into the deepest quarries, most esoteric edges and highest moors to give local climbers a galaxy of stars and a lifetime of pump. Prepare to be amazed. Read more »
The new BMC Lancashire Rock guidebook is now out. As with last year's Peak Limestone North guidebook, first ascent details have been moved online. This is an article to direct you to this information. Read more »
You lucky devils have it good. Ahead of the imminent and audacious release of the new Lancashire Rock guidebook, we're giving away a taster sample to titillate your tips. Get your mitts on the download. Read more »
Picked Wilton’s obvious plums but still keen for more of Lancashire’s finest quarry climbs? Well you’re in luck. In the mighty quarry’s far-flung reaches are a set of routes to match the best that the crag can offer. However they are all about conditions and clean-ness. But recent efforts by diligent locals means that now is the time to go and explore. Local expert, Dave Mann, give you his pick of the best dozen. Read more »
On the 4th July, a collection of enthusiastic climbers met up to clean and climb at Ousel’s Nest in Lancashire, as part of the ongoing clean-ups in the area. Read more »
Lancashire's Ousel's Nest is back in action. The crag has enjoyed a recent revamp, with loads of cleaning and new routes from local activists to make it ready for inclusion in the upcoming Lancashire Bouldering guide. Robin Mueller gives verse on the crag's new lease of life and what to expect at this challenging new, or should we say old, crag. Read more »
“This is so much better than indoor climbing!” Kate Hawkins reports on Lancashire Mountaineering Club's series of outdoor climbing meets for novices which ran this Spring. Read more »
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