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The Roaches, Staffordshire gritstone
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V3+

The Roaches

Outdoor

Peak District gritstone. Classic problems from V0 to V10 with stunning moorland views.

Staffordshire 50+ problems
Indoor bouldering wall (illustrative, not this gym)
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V2-

The Climbing Works

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Sheffield's legendary bouldering wall. World-class setting, huge circuit boards, and a buzzing community.

Sheffield Official source
Indoor bouldering wall (illustrative, not this gym)
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V4

VauxWall

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London's coolest bouldering wall. Railway arch vibes, great coffee, and a scene that feels more like a club than a gym.

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The Roaches gritstone edge
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The Roaches

Peak District, Staffordshire

V0 – V10

The crown jewel of Staffordshire bouldering. Gritstone edges, slopers, and cracks set against dramatic moorland. The Upper and Lower Tier offer completely different experiences.

50+
Problems
15m
Max height
SW
Aspect
Grit
Rock
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Stanage Edge, Peak District
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Stanage Edge

Peak District, Derbyshire

V0 – V8

The most famous gritstone edge in the world. Four miles of flawless rock with thousands of problems. The Plantation and Popular areas are bouldering gold.

100+
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10m
Max height
SW
Aspect
Grit
Rock
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Fontainebleau forest sandstone
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Fontainebleau

France — The birthplace of bouldering

V0 – V13

The holy grail of bouldering. Thousands of sandstone problems spread across a forest 50km from Paris. From classic V0s to the world's hardest testpieces. The UK climber's pilgrimage.

10k+
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8m
Max height
All
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Sand
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Best Bouldering Shoes for UK Grit

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Crash Pad Buying Guide for UK Bouldering

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Does Chalk Actually Matter?

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ITINERARY

The Ultimate UK Bouldering Road Trip: Peak to Coast

Sheffield grit, Dorset limestone, and North Wales slate — one week, three rock types, zero rest days.
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TRAINING

4-Week Finger Strength Plan for UK Rock

Built for the crimpy, edge-heavy style of gritstone and limestone. No hangboard required.
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GUIDE

Bouldering Grades Explained: Font vs V-Scale

Why the UK uses Font grades, what they actually mean, and how to convert between systems.
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BEGINNER

5 Easy Problems at Stanage for Beginners

V0 to V2 classics that will make you fall in love with gritstone. Approach beta and landing zones included.
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