Rock improvers week – Costa Blanca
The Forat in the Forada ridge, Vall de Gallinera This week we welcomed Lizzie to Costa Blanca. Due to some delays with air travel, we started Monday a little later than planned, but still found the time for a big route on Toix Este and a few shorter routes at Alcalali crag. All this gave… Continue reading Rock improvers week – Costa Blanca
Sport climbing holiday – in Sunny Spain
Fine views from El Bovedon crags, Gandia Over the last few days we've welcomed back Rachel for her 3rd climbing trip to Costa Blanca this winter!Each day we climbed at a different crag and over the course or her stay climbed at:Echo valley: this area is home to a wide variety of crags, from single… Continue reading Sport climbing holiday – in Sunny Spain
Costa Blanca Sea Cliffs – Rock improvers course
View from the cave belay on Sonjannika - Costa Blanca Sea Cliffs Costa Blanca Sea Cliffs Over the last few days we've been introducing Sarah to the delights of climbing on real rock, outdoors, in the sunshine, in Costa Blanca. Having climbed lots indoors and a little outdoors in the Peak District, Sarah was now… Continue reading Costa Blanca Sea Cliffs – Rock improvers course
Cresta del Castellar – A Soaring ridge rises from the metropolis
Profile of the ridge, with climbing crag below - Cresta del Castellar Cresta del Castellar Today we were tempted inland a little, to the large town (or is it a small city?) of Alcoy. We had recently heard of a fine ridge line on the outskirts of town, easy to reach, with good bolts, great… Continue reading Cresta del Castellar – A Soaring ridge rises from the metropolis
Climbing at Leyva – 1st rate / world class…yes it definitely is
Part of the magnificent Leyva crag - Climbing at Leyva Climbing at Leyva For some years now climbing at Leyva crag has been on our 'to-do' list. The long drive south from our regular base in Llosa de Camacho has kept us away, until now. With a few spare days between climbing courses, we decided… Continue reading Climbing at Leyva – 1st rate / world class…yes it definitely is
Where to go Rock Climbing in the Lake District – Rock Climbing is Magnificent
Wallow barrow crag in the Duddon valley - Where to go Rock Climbing in the Lake District Where to go Rock Climbing in the Lake District With spring only just around the corner, it'll soon be time to dust off the trad climbing gear and start heading back out onto the wonderful rock faces of… Continue reading Where to go Rock Climbing in the Lake District – Rock Climbing is Magnificent
Mountain adventures for adventurous youngsters
Lunch stop on the Ferrer ridge Over the last week we welcomed back Jane & Hannah on their second visit to the area. Having explored rather a lot already, they were now keen to see more and revisit a few places.Thankfully the unsettled weather has moved away and the sky has been mostly blue 🙂During… Continue reading Mountain adventures for adventurous youngsters
Via Ferrata & Rock climbing during a short stay activity break
Les Marujes via ferrata with Andzelika & Eugene This last week we've had the pleasure to welcome back Andzelika & Eugene. Their second visit to the area and keen to see more than beaches & bars, we hatched a plan to ensure lots of great scenery was enjoyed whilst playing in the mountains of Costa… Continue reading Via Ferrata & Rock climbing during a short stay activity break
Rock, glorious rock……and run!
In the cave belay on Sonjannika For the last few days we've been out rather a lot and enjoying different venues each time. On Wednesday, Joe joined us again and it's been all action since.A few hours after alighting the aeroplane at Alicante airport we had Joe on the big sea cliffs of Morro Falqui,… Continue reading Rock, glorious rock……and run!
Costa Blanca Walks – Adventures on Unchartered tracks
Don taking a well deserved rest during todays walk - Costa Blanca Walks Costa Blanca Walks - Corral de Llacuna With the Gota Fria weather phenomenon about to descend upon Costa Blanca, I seized the opportunity to venture out into the mountains before it arrived. Having many times driven along the CV-720 from La Llosa… Continue reading Costa Blanca Walks – Adventures on Unchartered tracks
Castell de Granadella – Coastal walks
Looking over to Ambolo from Castell de Granadella A couple of years ago the nature reserve of Granadella was badly effected by a forest fire. The charred remains are still all too obvious to this day. With a poor forecast up in the mountains, I decided to go and check the place out and visit… Continue reading Castell de Granadella – Coastal walks
A return visit…..
Rachel enjoying multi-pitch climbing at Toix crag Early in January, Rachel and two of her friends Asti & Sylwie joined us for a sport climbing holiday. Rachel decided to stay for a little longer and check out more of the climbing here. Less than two weeks later, she is back for more, fantastic!As the trip… Continue reading A return visit…..
Aixorta – Big days in the mountains of Spain
Summit of Aixorta A break from rock based activities, for a day at least that is!With Kim & Jenny, me & Don enjoyed a fantastic mountain day on the mighty Aixorta. Standing at over 1200m this is a big summit, but thankfully the trail is straightforward so progress quick and relatively easy.Views from the summit… Continue reading Aixorta – Big days in the mountains of Spain
Segaria ridge traverse – An adventure ridge with easy access
The initial section of the Segaria Ridge traverse Segaria Ridge Traverse With friends visiting last week we eased off a little and enjoyed some down-time, although did still manage a day at the splendid Marin crag near Alicante with Wayne, a trip down the Barranco del Pas de Tancat (Bolulla), and a visit to Viudes… Continue reading Segaria ridge traverse – An adventure ridge with easy access
Lead rock climbing course – Hot rock!
Rachel leading at Murla crag in the Jalon valley During the autumn Asti contacted us to book a rock climbing course for herself and two friends Rachel and Sylvia. None had climbed in this part of Spain before and for Sylvia it was to be her first time climbing outdoors, exciting times.We had 2 and… Continue reading Lead rock climbing course – Hot rock!
Mascarat – Adventures & mixed feelings
Kate in the narrows wondering if the massive boulder above her head is staying put! Yesterday we spent some of our afternoon exploring the Mascarat gorge. We've climbed on the upper crags a few times now, but never properly had an explore of the gorge and lower walls.It's a hugely impressive place and doesn't take… Continue reading Mascarat – Adventures & mixed feelings
Ambolo – the climbing gem of Javea
Kate making a 1st lead ascent of 'Angel' at Ambolo Over the last few days we've been really busy at the small, but impressive Ambolo crags of Javea.I was there initially with an experienced 'route developer' Andy. He kindly gave me instruction on how to prepare and equip a route ready for climbing. This is… Continue reading Ambolo – the climbing gem of Javea
Christmas day climb – Parle
Kate cruising up the steep 2nd pitch Over the weekend Kate made the comment, 'we should do something adventurous for Christmas day'. Yes absolutely, we often do and it often involves a climb of character. Well this year was no exception.Whilst i'd climbed todays chosen route recently, for Kate this was all new, and scary!Parle… Continue reading Christmas day climb – Parle
Mascarat Gorge
The northern part of Mascarat crag. Rachel & George can be spotted low down in the photo Yesterday some friends tempted me back to the Mascarat gorge near Calpe. Having climbed here before I had a good idea what was in store - a big day with big exposure.Our chosen route was Boulder Terminal, a… Continue reading Mascarat Gorge
Parle – Toix sea cliffs
Ann arriving at the 1st belay on the rock bridge There are certain things in life that bring us the shivers. For me, one of those things was a rock climbing route on the Sierra de Toix sea cliffs. I'd been very keen to climb this for ages, but until last winter the bolts were… Continue reading Parle – Toix sea cliffs
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