Bouldering in the UKBouldering is the act of climbing, typically up to 20ft without ropes but with big soft matts beneath. As the height of the climb is not high enough to cause injuries (assuming you fall correctly of course), it’s a great way to get into the sport without having to get used to the technicalities of using ropes, belay devices and the other equipment associated with other types of climbing. To get involved with bouldering, look up your local climbing wall and ensure they mention they have bouldering on offer. Most climbing walls do offer bouldering nowadays. Also, you can find outdoor places to go bouldering. If you’re doing this as a beginner, make sure to organise an instructor who can ensure you’ve got the right equipment (including a bouldering mat to fall on), and show you the best routes and techniques. Lake District Other searches There’s always Shepherds.” This is the local climber’s saying that plays out each rainy day! Such is the popularity of Shepherds Crag that climbers can be found here throughout the year, even on the wettest of days. Climbing in Lake DistrictWhat makes the Lake District so appealing to climbers is the region's unique topography. Blessed with some of the country's craggiest landscapes, the Lake District is a climbing nirvana. Irrespective of your preferred type of climbing, the Lake District offers not only some of the best lead and trad climbing routes in the UK, but some fantastic bouldering as well. Why Go Bouldering?If you’ve never tried it before, bouldering is a great place to get involved with climbing. Without the need to get used to using equipment, it’s an accessible way to join the sport. If you’re scared of heights, it’s also a great alternative to climbing with ropes where you go higher. AIm to conquer your fear in bouldering before progressing to higher heights. Bouldering is a great workout for the body and mind. Each route or ‘problem’, presents a challenge of trying to work out where to place your hands and feet and which techniques to use. It’s a sociable sport as you’ll often end up discussing with others how to complete a problem and the satisfaction and camaraderie of helping people solve the problem and get to the top adds to the overall enjoyment. Get involved with bouldering by going to your local wall, club or book a climbing instructor session near you. Other searches

Grange Village / Borrowdale The Bowder Stone, estimated at 2,000 tons, around 9m high, and 15m in diameter. You can view a complete list of routes around Coniston here: https://www.ukclimbing.com/logbook/crags/coniston_bouldering-1786 Farleton Crag

4. Black Crag and Long Scar, Langdale

LakesBloc have created this amazing map, which details most of the key bouldering areas in the Lake District. The stars are colour coded: The area is easily accessed from Coniston village which is about 20 minutes from Ambleside on the A593. Take the first turn right up the hill after the main road crosses the river in the centre of the village and follow this up the very steep fell road until the tarmac ends. Dow Crag: The formidable looking Dow Crag is part of the Coniston Fells and overlooks the mountain lake known as Goat's Water. With almost one hundred and fifty different routes, named everything from Holocaust to Pandora's Box, it offers exciting climbing for intermediate level climbers and above.

Approach from the roadside parking at on the Wasdale Head road. Ascend steeply for 20 minutes on a broken path to the Witch buttress, which is visible from the road.At 3pm today I sat with Carl and said goodbye forever,” Short wrote on Sunday. “He was my baby brother and over the last few years became my best friend.” Have a read, try them out and let us know how you got on. And don’t forget to share your snaps with us at @dyno.climbing The Bowderstone, situated in the Borrowdale Valley, is an iconic boulder that has become synonymous with Lake District bouldering. This massive 30-foot boulder sits in the heart of a picturesque woodland and offers a range of classic problems. The Bowderstone's impressive size and unique setting make it a popular and photogenic spot for climbers. Whether you are a family group wanting a day out climbing, or if you want to try bolted sport climbing, The Lakes Mountaineer can help you get the experience you want. Learn to lead under the expert eye of a Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor, or move even further into the mountains to try multi-pitch classics across the Lake District. Find out more at www.TheLakesMountaineer.co.uk/climbing