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 Em66 14 Mar 2022

We have young twins (7 months) and I’m keen to hear any recommendations of buggy accessible bouldering options in the uk (apart from the bowderstone). Would love to go to font but not sure we can face the plane journey or drive just yet! 

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 Tyler 14 Mar 2022
In reply to Em66:

Craig y Longridge. 

 Andy Hardy 14 Mar 2022
In reply to Em66:

How far do you want to travel / where are you based?

OP Em66 14 Mar 2022
In reply to Andy Hardy:

Based in the lakes so keen to get away somewhere else. Probably no more than a 4hour usual drive time as it will take us a lot longer!

 Carl 14 Mar 2022
In reply to Em66:

Some in the Peak (probably plenty more too):

Burbage South Valley Boulders: plenty here accessible, some of it likely slightly less so with a buggy but plenty should be fine, especially if the bracken isn't out in full force.

Curbar Edge the appropriately named Trackside

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 plyometrics 14 Mar 2022
In reply to Em66:

Brimham or Widdop?

 Andy Hardy 14 Mar 2022
In reply to Em66:

Thirlstane I think has bouldering off the beach

How "off road" is your buggy?

 Arms Cliff 14 Mar 2022
In reply to Em66:

Caley main crag area is located up a good wide footpath from the road, although getting unloaded by the busy road might be an issue! There are off road car parks on the Chevin side, but a bit more of a walk then.

Llanberis Pass Cromlech boulders, basically zero walk in, getting parked the crux.

In reply to Em66:

presume an off road buggy, Shaftoe  is fairly flat, with some excellent bouldering and not to far from Carlisle.

 Arms Cliff 14 Mar 2022
In reply to Andy Clarke1965:

> presume an off road buggy, Shaftoe  is fairly flat, with some excellent bouldering and not to far from Carlisle.

Likewise Kyloe In, good forestry roads to within a few m of the crag then a bit of carrying at the end!

 scott titt 14 Mar 2022
In reply to Em66:

RAC boulders Capel Curig RAC Boulders

 Si dH 14 Mar 2022
In reply to Em66:

The P is pretty perfect for buggies, but I wouldn't travel there from the lakes. One for a quick visit if you are in the area.

 mutt 14 Mar 2022
In reply to Em66:

Portland has some accessible bouldering. The cuttings boulderfield should be achievable if your buggy is rugged. Cheyne Weares is also a short push from the road. And finally dungecroft is a very short journey from the car park. 

Portland doesn't inspire great bouldering stories but the weather is great and the approach to those boulders can't be faulted. Beware though of parking on the road. The locals will issue a written warning . Use the car parks.

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OP Em66 14 Mar 2022
In reply to Em66:

Thanks all for the suggestions. Yes off road buggy - out and about double nipper - but not the sport version with the big wheels! The reason we’re keen to buggy as far as crags is that they’ll use it to nap in whilst we’re out too and they’re not always synchronised nappers! 

 sxrxg 14 Mar 2022
In reply to Em66:

In Yorkshire Brimham has plenty of areas that are easily accessible with a buggy, probably the closest area in terms of feel to Font in the UK. Ilkley is also pretty accessible (it is often freezing though so beware!) 

In the Peak Burbage is easily accessible off the main track, also should be possible to get a buggy to Robin Hoods Stride if using the parking on Cliff Lane. 

RAC Boulders as previously mentioned. Also in North Wales Caseg Fraith, Idwal Cottage, and Parisellas Cave are all roadside. 

Tanygrisiau (again in North Wales) is a little bit of a walk however it is up a steep tarmaced road so ok for a pram (note parking is slightly different location to the guidebook so you don't have to cross the river via a single track as you would from the usual parking). All the bouldering is directly off this road so easy enough to do. 

 Cake 14 Mar 2022
In reply to plyometrics:

As plyometrics suggests, Brimham would be worth looking into. Part of the main path has been tarmacked. This will get you to some of the good bits, but definitely not all. 

If you like polished limestone, Raven Tor Water-cum-jolly and Stoney Middleton fit the bill, but I wouldn't recommend traveling to them from the Lakes.

Trackside boulder at Curbar is easily accessible, but the rest of the boulders wouldn't be.

Burbage South is the best suggestion in the Peak so far.

 greg_may_ 14 Mar 2022
In reply to Em66:

When ours was of that age we spent a lot of time at Widdop and Bridestones. Took her in the trailer to Stoney Edge, Dove Low, Cows Mouth. Up to Blackstone once we had her in the hiking bag. Loads to go at around our ways that was surprisingly fun with her! 

Did two trips to Font with her aged <2 and both were excellent! 

https://flic.kr/p/MmgGm8

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 Monk 15 Mar 2022
In reply to Em66:

Roaches lower tier is really accessible.

Closer to home, Carrock fell may be useful. Getting a buggy to the boulders could be tricky, but none of the boulders are more than about 25 metres from the road. 

 Arms Cliff 15 Mar 2022
In reply to Monk:

Not much flat level areas around the Carrock Boulders for setting a buggy or a blanket! With the potential exception of the Boardman Boulder I guess. 

 RatCrimps 16 Mar 2022
In reply to Em66:

Trowbarrow

Some areas of woodwell


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