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Archives: Venues

Istanbul

Other than following Dalma’s lead and photographing the cats in Istanbul, here’s an interesting list of recommendations for stuff to visit, do, entertain yourself with, and eat should you find yourself in Istanbul…

Symonds Yat

Wye valley rock climbing at Symonds Yat. The Climbers’ Club Symonds Yat guidebook is a good place to start… It’s also possible to bring, or hire, a kayak or canoe and enjoy the rapids in the river Wye below the crags…

Cheddar Gorge

Rock climbing at Cheddar Gorge. All year, but beware of the access restrictions. The classic route Coronation Street strikes an awesome line straight up one of the highest sections of the gorge. Parts of the gorge are closed to climbers at times of the year when open top double decker buses are taking tourist up …

Cornwall

Cornish rock climbing, some of the best traditional granite see cliff climbing anywhere. And there’s even some world-class surfing too. Here are just a few of our favourite trips: BMC Cornish sea cliff climbing international meet. Climbers’ Club centenary celebrations. Cornwall 2007. All serviced by the Climbers’ Club’s awesome Count House club hut. Perhaps the …