When the majority of climbers mention the climbing in Yorkshire they are rarely referring to the acres of climbable limestone. Unfortunately, Gritstone dominates any association between climbing and this massive county.
The gritstone is definitely worth travelling to Yorkshire for. Crags like Almscliffe, Brimham and Ilkley are amongst the best single pitch crags in the whole [...]
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Yorkshire Limestone
A Climbing Wall in Harrogate!
When you think of Harrogate you instantly think ‘Gritstone’! Almscliffe and Brimham Rocks, arguably the most famous grit stone crags in Yorkshire, are less than 15 minutes from the town centre. The stature of these crags make it pretty hard to believe that it has taken this long to get a decent indoor wall in [...]
Jump Start Your Rock Climbing Season with a Spring Trip
An article on how a climbing trip in the spring can help jumpstart your rock climbing season.
