Girlguiding UK Climbing and Abseiling Scheme

This scout camp site has a typical wood and scaffold abseil tower with climbing holds attached; we await more information regarding qualifications. If you have any please contact us; the site was vistied during winter when no-one was present.

Craig Buddon

SPA

This is a crag found in an unlikely location in an otherwise fairly flat area next to a reservoir. It is granite and is clearly used for climbing; but a sign clearly says, 'No Climbing'. As this is painted in large letters in the middle of the rock it's quite clear that any access issues would need to be sorted out with landowners if you wan to go there.

As a crag it is ideal - there are plentiful huge belays at the top from boulders and trees, and it is a good size (perhaps 40' high). However, it does look as if there are not too many easy routes for beginners, though there should be enough. A good spot for abseiling too.

Oaks in Charnwood

Level 1

Charley Road, Oaks in Charnwood, Loughborough, LE12 9EW.

Beacon Hill Crags

SPA

Beacon Hill, Leicestershire

This country park has a few small crags scattered on a hill top. SPA required; belays look plentiful but aren't as easy as at first glance. Take care! The rock can be very slippery, and there are boulders at the base of the crag.

Top of the crag

Markfield Quarry

SPA (when belays replaced/improved)

This disused quarry is in the climbing guidebooks and has various areas where climbing is possible, if a little marginal as far as quality climbing is concerned. However, behind the main quarry is a flat grassy area with a miniature crag which is reasonable for groups. It is separated from the potentially dangerous old quarry by a large fence and has a grassy base with stakes for belaying at the top. It is apparently used for abseiling, but a climb or two is possible.

The stakes are of uncertain origin and until they are renewed or backed up it is not recommended that you use them; their condition is not good at present.

Do not use this site until there is some improvement in the belays. In any event, do not enter the fenced quarry area at all.

Stake, Quarry and boundary fence

Small crag outside of fenced off area

Johns Lee Wood, Markfield

Level 1

John's Lee Wood, Markfield Lane, Markfield, LE67 9PS

Tel: 01530-243419 website: www.jlw.me.uk

This site has a 32 foot scaffold and board abseil tower with climbing faces. One face is full height, the other part height. Other sides are blank.

Willesley Campsite, Ashby de la Zouch

This site has a climbing/abseil tower and crate stacking. These haven't been inspected as of 3rd June 2011; please see the site summary document on this website for updates.

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