Col du Galibier
One of the ultra-classic Tour de France mountain climbs, the Col du Galibier, was part of my acclimatisation efforts ready for the Etape du Tour…
Archives: Venues
Cumbrian Fine Dining
It's taken several years to work our way around these amazing restaurants. Lets face it, they are expensive, and one needs a suitable special occasion such as a birthday or anniversary to justify the extravagance!
Istanbul
Other than following Dalma’s lead and photographing the cats in Istanbul, here’s an interesting list of recommendations for stuff to visit, do, entertain yourself with, and eat should you find yourself in Istanbul…
Dartmoor
Rock climbing on spooky Dartmoor…
Symonds Yat
Wye valley rock climbing at Symonds Yat. The Climbers’ Club Symonds Yat guidebook is a good place to start… It’s also possible to bring, or hire, a kayak or canoe and enjoy the rapids in the river Wye below the crags…
Cheddar Gorge
Rock climbing at Cheddar Gorge. All year, but beware of the access restrictions. The classic route Coronation Street strikes an awesome line straight up one of the highest sections of the gorge. Parts of the gorge are closed to climbers at times of the year when open top double decker buses are taking tourist up …
Baden-Baden
More amazing German rock climbing, the sport climbing at Baden-Baden is brilliant!
Cornwall
Cornish rock climbing, some of the best traditional granite see cliff climbing anywhere. And there’s even some world-class surfing too. Here are just a few of our favourite trips: BMC Cornish sea cliff climbing international meet. Climbers’ Club centenary celebrations. Cornwall 2007. All serviced by the Climbers’ Club’s awesome Count House club hut. Perhaps the …
Portland
Reliable weather and hundreds of limestone sport routes to tackle. A crimpers paradise…