Northumberland
4 crags listed — sandstone.
Bowden Doors
The showpiece of Northumberland climbing, a long rampart of immaculate fell sandstone on a moorland crest with views to the Cheviots. Rounded breaks, flared cracks and bold walls demand a distinctive technique, and the county's famously stiff grades keep visitors honest. Exposed to the wind, it dries fast, but the soft sandstone should be spared when damp.
Kyloe-in-the-Wood
Northumberland's forest bouldering mecca, a line of sculpted sandstone walls hidden among the pines of Kyloe Woods. Crimpy, powerful problems on flawless rock made famous by Malcolm Smith's ferocious test-piece Monk Life. The trees shelter it from wind and rain alike, so it stays climbable in drizzle yet holds greenness after prolonged wet.
Pathside
Peel Crags