Eskdale’s granite bouldering is some of the most traditional in the area. Long before the latest wave of bouldering, generations of Outward Bound Instructors made this their evening and lunchtime venue.
Routes
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81 boulder problems (VB...V9) Graded List of Routes List of First Ascents |         | ||
| Buttress (click for routes) | No. of Routes | Route Type | Sunshine or shade |
Approach walk | Other | Page |
| Diamond Area A good and accessible area which lies just behind the Outward Bound School. There are a number of... |
39 | Boulder |
Lots of sun! |
Uphill 7 mins |
Windy | 178 |
| Fisherground Needle Area A bit of a walk, but this area which encompasses the Needle itself, Y Fronts Boulder and a couple... |
9 | Boulder |
Lots of sun! |
Uphill 15 mins |
Windy | 182 |
| Animal Area One outstanding boulder, with a couple of satellites, makes this accessible area one of the most... |
11 | Boulder |
Sun and shade |
Uphill 10 mins |
183 | |
| The Wilderness Aptly named, but well-worth thrashing through the undergrowth to reach. A wall of perfect granite... |
6 | Boulder |
Afternoon sun |
Uphill 12 mins |
185 | |
| Hollinghead Crag Area Three groups of boulders and faces which sit underneath Hollinghead Crag. Less frequented than the... |
16 | Boulder |
Lots of sun! |
Uphill 15 mins |
186 | |
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