Higgar Tor, Burbage West, Burbage North, Burbage South Edge, Burbage South Valley, Owler Tor, Secret Garden, Mother Cap, Millstone, Carl Wark, Houndkirk Tor, Ox Stones Ultimately, what matters for all grading systems is their utility; i.e. how well they convey the necessary information (whatever that might be). A lot of what all these trad grading discussions are about basically come down to two things:

Stanage Plantation is set amongst beautiful surroundings, so take a camera and be sure to head up onto the edge itself. Given its popularity this place can get super busy on a weekend, head to Stanage Far Right (see below) to avoid the circus. Also beware of midges in warm and damp weather! Whenever you buy a new belay device, always make yourself familiar with the manufacturers instructions for use that come with the device. Petzl's instructions for the GriGri include: Before bouldering was a recognised ‘thing’, training for climbing involved lifting weights and endurance exercises. However, a few clever people thought that by climbing without ropes or any other gear, they could achieve the same types of exercises whilst still getting some climbing in.We are based in Upper Hulme inthe beautiful Staffordshire Moorlands area of the westside of the Peak District. The medieval market town of Leek isno further than a 5min drive down the road and has plenty of super markets, pubs and shops to explore. 20 mins in the other direction and you arrive in the historicaltown of Buxton again full of shops, museums, cinema and atheatre. Peak Mountaineering prides itself on the quality of its instructors and our excellent reputation. The instructor that leads your day will be fully qualified and fully insured. They will be also be one of our close knit instructor team and personally known to us. We only use instructors who know the area well so they can ensure you visit the best climbing venues and get the most from your day. The best the UK has to offer for mere mortals (apart from the lakes cos its always wet) 299 problems So if anyone can find a reference to 'The Peaks' (or 'Peakes') that predates 1663, I shall humbly start calling it 'the Peaks' (possibly through gritted teeth). But until then, Peak is what I prefer to call it. We can’t talk about Peak District without mentioning the Stanage Area and more specifically, Stanage Plantation. With a host of classics, Stanage Plantation’s gritstone boulders are the most famous of the lot in the UK.

We provide all the technical equipment although you are welcome to bring your own if you have them. All you need is suitable clothing and lunch. Long trousers that you can move in freely and warm upper layers are ideal.

The name Stanage is a contraction of Stane (or Stone) Edge. Despite being set in a landscape of similar features, as long ago as folk began naming things, Stanage was simply itself: The Stone Edge. Neolithic remains below the edge tell a tale of constant human activity over the last 5,000 years, with the ancients no doubt using the caves along the edge and becoming comfortable with vertical movement along the way. Bouldering is one of the purest forms of climbing and the Peak District National Park is a world class venue. It’s the perfect combination for a great adventure. Bouldering is also one of the fastest growing aspects of climbing. Add to that the easy accessibility of the Peak District National Park and the well established visit infrastructure (our Hope Valley Guide will give you some useful info if you are a new visitor). Believe us, in this area we really do have it all. What Is Bouldering? That’s what we specialise in! Just get in touch and we will happily tailor an itinerary to suit your requirements. Carabiners are designed to be stronger when loaded lengthways than they are when loaded across. Loading across will result in reduced strength.