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Archives: Venues

Wye Valley

Wye valley rock climbing. Some of the best inland limestone in the UK. Our favourite places: Shorn cliff and Wintour’s Leap (above). Remember to check out Tintern Abbey too, it’s a super place to go!

South African Rock

Awesome adventure rock climbing! Perhaps one of the most adventurous climbing destination in the world? With traditional and sport climbing, and even a little world-class bouldering thrown in… (Although it seems a bit crazy to me to travel to South Africa to go bouldering.) I was lucky enough in 2008 to attend a South African …

Kalymnos

Sensational limestone sport climbing. Ultra rough (sharp) rock, great weather, and on an unspoilt (yet) Greek island. Probably best in Autumn and Spring. Loads of top quality sport climbs from French grade 4 right through to 9a (although most are in the 6s and 7s). Forego the normal hot-rock hire car and hire a scooter …

Ocana Drop Zone

Skydiving in Spain – the Accelerated Free-fall (AFF) course is a bit cheaper than UK prices. The Free-fall University sorted everything for us – car, flight, accommodation, insurance, etc. But it’s just as easy to book (EasyJet, etc.) yourself. Arch and Relax! Skyding AFF Adventure (Laetitia) AFF Adventure (Peter)

Rjukan Ice

Ice-fall climbing in Norway’s Rjukan valley. Ace and reliable winter ice action! Take some food with you, the prices are high. But check your luggage allowance, budget airlines charge premiums for an excess. You may be able to pre-book a higher allowance. The Rock Fax guidebook (Heavy Water, Ice Climbing in Rjukan Norway) is invaluable, …