6 thoughts on “The best Malhamdale bouldering crag (so far): Chapel Cave Crag”
Hello! I’m staying in the Malhamdale area (Airton) in the next few days and was made up to see you had recently been exploring and mapping it! I know you have a dedicated page for this, but wanted to ask in case you know of people/shops to hire crash pads from in the area?
Hi John. Alpkit worked! I went up to Haw Crag and Chapel Cave Crag with it. As I was going alone with a single mat, Haw Crag was a bit desperate with the uneven ground below boulders (and some newly grown nettles just below!). But Chapel Cave was beautiful, and had a great time working out the lines from the topos. Definitely some more stuff to uncover there I reckon. Anyway, was super happy to find this blog while in the Dales for a few days – first time bouldering in the place I grew up!
Hello! I’m staying in the Malhamdale area (Airton) in the next few days and was made up to see you had recently been exploring and mapping it! I know you have a dedicated page for this, but wanted to ask in case you know of people/shops to hire crash pads from in the area?
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I think your nearest would be Alpkit in Ilkley. Best calling ahead to check they still offer this service.
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Thanks very much Will! I’ll call Alpkit and see if I can get down today.
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Hi Harry, How did you get on? John
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Hi John. Alpkit worked! I went up to Haw Crag and Chapel Cave Crag with it. As I was going alone with a single mat, Haw Crag was a bit desperate with the uneven ground below boulders (and some newly grown nettles just below!). But Chapel Cave was beautiful, and had a great time working out the lines from the topos. Definitely some more stuff to uncover there I reckon. Anyway, was super happy to find this blog while in the Dales for a few days – first time bouldering in the place I grew up!
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Hi Harry,
I am glad that you had a good time. Thanks for the feedback.
Maybe we will bump into each other next time you are in the area.
All the best,
John
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