An evening climbing at Windgather
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The gentle gritstone outcrop of Windgatherr is one of the best and most popular rock climbing destinations in the peak district. The crag has routes typically 10 - 15m high, at all levels of difficulty. The gritstone rock is perhaps the grippiest and most solid rock you will ever climb on and the crag remains in good condition despite its enduring popularity for over a century!
The crag is a very short walk from the road, 5 km from Whaley Bridge and easily accessible from Sheffield, Manchester, Stoke-on-Trent, Macclesfield and Crewe.
To attend this event you will have climbed indoors (preferably with Outdoorlads) before and you will be competent with tying in with a figure 8 knot and belaying. If you do not have this experience, it will depend on the availability of suitably experienced leaders, as to whether you would be able to attend this event. If that is the case please message the event leader to discuss, before registering.
*** More places may become available nearer the event, depending on the availability of leaders ***
Read more about Windgather rocks on ukclimbing here:
https://www.ukclimbing.com/logbook/crag.php?id=109
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What to bring
Bring clothes suitable for spending the evening outdoors (including a waterproof) and wear boots or trainers for the walk to the crag. Bring whatever climbing gear you have. At the very least you need to have a harness and a helmet (message the event leader if you do not own these items as we have a few that we can lend out if requested in advance). It is highly recommended that you have your own climbing shoes (message the event leader for options if you don't).
We may climb until nightfall so bring a headtorch if you have one, and indeed some members like to continue climbing after nightfall!
Food & drink
You may wish to bring some snacks to keep you going for the evening.