The Guidebook to Bouldering in South Wales
South Wales Bouldering has over 240 pages and 1100 boulder problems and covers the area from the western edges of Pembrokeshire, across the sandstone of the South Wales Valleys, coastal and mountain limestone and across to key venues on the side of the River Wye on the edge of the Forest of Dean.
With a wide array of problems with Font grades from 3 all the way to 8C, the guide has a full colour map and introduction for each section followed by a selection of topographical images, clear descriptions and inspiring imagery. Features such as GPS coordinates, approach information and clear scaled maps make it easy to find areas and individuals blocs.
Areas include:-
Pembrokeshire CoastPreseli MountainsGower Peninsula Bridgend Coast Valleys Sandstone Inland Limestone including the reknowned Dinas RockBrecon Beacons Gritstone Biblins Cave and Huntsham in the Forest of Dean
The South Wales Bouldering Guide by Julian Sykes has over 1,240 problems with grades ranging from Font 3 to Font 8C catering for all ages of boulderer, level of experience and ability and has been designed to be a bit like a journal which ‘hopefully’ sums up bouldering as a whole. So it’s not just about the climbing. It’s about the friends we make and the places we visit because of it.
The Moon Warrior Crash Pad is ultra durable, practical and easy to carry. It is filled with the highest quality foam and features a tough outer made from recycled polyester, the Warrior Pad is Moon's mid-sized bouldering crash pad. Named after the warrior planet, Mars, the Warrior pad is engineered from the highest quality closed-cell and open-cell foams enclosed within an ultra hardwearing 600D ripstop recycled polyester outer shell. It also features a non-slip base and an ergonomic rucksack carrying system. This pad truly excels at providing you landing protection that is both comfortable and practical.
The Metolius The Basic Pad is a stripped-down version of the Session II Crash Pad. It makes a great entry level pad or is a great addition to the quiver. The basic Pad features suitcase-style carry handles, a waist belt and padded shoulder straps. It has a 4” sandwich foam design for maximum impact absorption and angled hinge eliminates the gutter. Single aluminium closure buckle – guaranteed for life!
Back to nature, where we belong. The Lapis Wooden Lapis Brush is organic and ergonomic, as well as being naturally stronger and more aesthetic than the plastic counterparts on the market! A climbing brush for the extra eco-friendly of us! Organic wood and natural fibres.
South Wales Sport Climbs covers the area to the south of the Brecon Beacons, spanning the land and sea cliffs from the River Wye on the Welsh border to Pembrokeshire in the west. The area is home to a wealth of sport climbing on a multitude of venues ranging from small inland quarries to extensive limestone sea cliffs.
The Steep Stone Central Wales, guide to Climbing and Bouldering in Elenydd covers areas for bouldering, sea level traversing and winter climbs. It features full colour images and useful maps to make using the guide easy. Features 620 routes and 240 boulder problems, from mountain crags to sea cliffs in areas from Pembrokeshire all the way to Cader Idris.
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