Rock climbing has been a challenging recreational sport around the world for years and climbers will travel all over the world to experience challenging climbs in all sorts of diverse conditions and locations.

In the Peak District rock climbing has been enjoyed for well over a 100 years although historically when the area was in the ownership of English aristocracy the full joy of climbing in the peaks was never available to the common people.

However once the area became a national park the previous restrictions were no longer enforceable and the Peak District became a very popular destination with the climbing community.

Nowadays due to the popularity of the area there are already said to be in excess of 10 thousand recorded climbs and because of the good access the area has from many directions, new climbs are constantly being found and recorded for the pleasure of tomorrows climbers.

Climbing in the Peaks is a year round experience although safety dictates that you should always plan your climb and let others know your whereabouts. Also be very mindful of the weather in this part of the country as it is apt to sudden changed so checking condition before your climb should be considered mandatory.

There are plenty of local clubs so if you are unfamiliar with the area it may be sensible to contact one of the clubs before your visit so you get a good idea of the best climbs for your trip.

For information about the Area visit the Peak District Tourism website.

Tags: Recreation and Sports