Sheffield’s internationally renowned bouldering competition, the Climbing Works International Festival (CWIF) welcomes amateur, professional and for the first time Olympic qualified climbers to compete side by side.
The Tour de Blocs is a fine challenge for the climber who cycles. It lacks any grade 4 climbs and sprint finishes, but it’s a great way for you to sample the diverse bouldering delights of The Outdoor City.
Whilst originally made famous for its traditional climbs, the boulders that sit beneath Stanage Edge are packed with a quality and history all of their own.
Steve McClure is one of the world’s top climbers, a champion sports climber and a pioneer of hard sports climbing with over 30 first ascents to his name.
With such a wealth of climbing nearby, it’s no surprise that Sheffield is also well equipped with gear shops. Staff are usually experienced climbers with knowledge and expertise that money can’t buy.
As the spiritual home of climbing in the UK, it is perhaps no surprise that Sheffield has a sizeable section on climbing and mountaineering in its imposing Central Library.