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Fairlop Waters bouldering

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Plugg_81 09 Jul 2016
I have a few questions about the boulders at Fairlop waters... If anyone's been I would be grateful for your advice..., ta.


Has anyone been to Fairlop Waters? Is it any good?

Is it worth the trek over from South London by train and tube?

Do you need a bouldering mat?

Is it free?

Does it get busy?
In reply to Plug81:

It's a couple of years since i've been, but....

Free (but you may need to pay for parking if you cant get on the road outside)
Artificial boulders surrounded by gravel landing areas so mat not always needed.

http://www.rockworks.co.uk/UserFiles/file/Fairlop%20Waters%20Climbing%20Gui...
Plugg_81 09 Jul 2016
In reply to Ron Rees Davies:

Hmm sounds like it might be worth checking out. Cheers.
 Steve Crowe Global Crag Moderator 09 Jul 2016
In reply to Plug81:
I produced that topo. There is more info and pictures here.

http://www.climbonline.co.uk/fairlop_waters.htm

I think you will find it worth a visit.
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 DerwentDiluted 09 Jul 2016
In reply to Plug81:

I went as a way to try to keep sane while visiting the mother in law in Southend, it was actually really good and I really enjoyed myself, given the alternative that's not much of an endorsement, but worth a look definitely.
 HakanT 09 Jul 2016
In reply to Plug81:

> Has anyone been to Fairlop Waters? Is it any good?

It's OK, and a lot better than not climbing.

> Is it worth the trek over from South London by train and tube?

If you have the time and can't get to real rock, yes. I've only gone by car, and that's a slog. North Circular on a weekend can be grim.

> Do you need a bouldering mat?

Wouldn't hurt, but most landings are flat gravel.

> Is it free?

Yes.

> Does it get busy?

I've been twice and I was pretty much the only climber there.

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