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"Peak Bouldering" by Adrian Berry and Alan James is an extensive guide to bouldering in the Peak District, published by Rockfax in 2014. It features detailed topos and crag photography, alongside action shots to provide a comprehensive resource for climbers. The book covers a wide array of bouldering sites including the Northern Peak, Sheffield Crags, Stanage Area, Burbage Valley, Derwent Edges, Limestone, Central Grit, Staffordshire, and the South Peak.<br /><br />It offers a deep dive into over 66 crags, detailing 3,394 distinct problems — significantly increasing from the 1998 edition which described 1,600 problems across 38 crags. This edition also introduces over 60 bouldering circuits suitable for both novice and seasoned climbers, categorized into green, orange, and red based on difficulty. <br /><br />The guide is equipped with user-friendly symbols to help climbers understand the grading systems, which include V Grades, Font Grades, and UK Technical Grades, making it accessible to a broad audience. It takes into account various conditions such as seepage, sun exposure, and public access guidelines. Importantly, it emphasizes safety, offering insights into proper landing techniques, the use of bouldering mats, and effective spotting.<br /><br />For those new to the area, logistics sections outline tourist information, weather conditions, accommodations, pubs, and shops, providing a holistic view of visiting the Peak District. Additionally, it provides directions with QR codes for navigation and lists climbing walls for indoor climbing alternatives.<br /><br />Whether seeking intense problems, leisurely circuits, or breathtaking natural landscapes, climbers will find the "Peak Bouldering" guidebook a comprehensive and invaluable resource for exploring the gritstone and limestone boulders of the Peak District.
Keywords
Peak Bouldering
Adrian Berry
Alan James
Rockfax
bouldering guide
Peak District
climbing circuits
grading systems
crag photography
safety techniques