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.

Stretching over 4 miles, the breathtaking gritstone edge of Stanage is home to some of the most famous traditional or ‘trad’ routes in the world.
 

Around 30 minutes by car/bus from Sheffield city centre, Burbage offers a diverse range of gritstone climbing for all abilities.

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Whilst originally made famous for its traditional climbs, the boulders that sit beneath Stanage Edge are packed with a quality and history all of their own.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.

Beta Climbing Designs is a small company run by true enthusiasts, best known for creating the Beta Stick.
 

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.