I'll be heading out with a group of friends to the Lake District this July. We've only taken up bouldering recently and have not bouldered outdoors before. It is possible to rent pads anywhere in the area or would we need to buy our own?
I'm not aware of anywhere offering pad rental. It's bit of kit worth buying anyway, especially if you have any decent bouldering areas nearby. You can pick one up online or in one of the many gear shops here in the lakes.