Useful Sites & Information
Other Web Sites and Local Info.
Artwork
- www.jimcurran.co.uk.
Jim Currans artwork is featured on this site (click here).
Gear
- I can supply you with anything you need for climbing on sandstone. please ask ! Contact Me
Pubs
- Whether for a team day or a smaller group, we can get preferential rates at the TheCrownGroombridge.co.uk:
"The Crown Inn is one of the oldest pubs in Britain, frequented in the eighteenth century by the infamous 'Groombridge Smuggling Gang', who would meet in the wooden-beamed bar to plan their devious activities!"
- The Huntsman Pub near Eridge Station offers a great atmosphere, good food an wine, and pleasant garden in a country setting.
- The Dovecote Inn at Yalding provides good pub food and a cozy atmosphere. It's about a half an hour drive from The Rocks, but worth it if you like a traditional style Kentish pub. Tel: 01892 835966
Restaurants
- If you are here for more than a day, enjoy Thai food and are happy for a half an hour drive then the Baan Tha in Yalding is well worth a visit. The food and atmosphere here are both superb. Telephone 01622 816017
Climbing Sites
- www.ukclimbing.com.
Catch up with what's happening in the climbing world with forums, articles, photo's and loads more up to date information. - www.thebmc.co.uk.
The BMC (British Mountaineering Council) is the representative body that exists to protect the freedoms and promote the interests of climbers, hillwalkers and mountaineers, including ski-mountaineers. - www.biols.susx.ac.uk/schools/scc.htm
Want to join a club? The Sandstone Climbing Club has been around since 1951 and has seen some tip top climbers. They are still active on sandstone, have a great summer bar-b-q and organise trips to other parts of the country to enjoy crags of all shapes and sizes. - www.climbers-club.co.uk
- www.jingowobbly.com
Explore various glossy climbing guides and reference books. These contain great pictures and are extremely informative. - www.onrock.co.uk
"Climb just about anything". This site has a wealth of articles and information. - www.butterflyjam.co.uk Planet and Animal Friendly Climbing. UK's only vegan rock shoe specialist. Large book & DVD store.
- www.sandrock.org.uk
Graham Adcock's website, which shows useful local information - http://www.evolutionclimbingwall.co.uk The attraction offers great climbing facilities with a climbing area of over 360 square metres including Bouldering, Leading, Top Roping, Abseil Tower and a 'Board' training room. Evolution indoor climbing centre is suitable for all abilities from beginner to pro! A great day out for ages 6 and above.
- For competitive prices on climbing gear, and lots of other outdoor equipment we recommend www.actionoutdoors.co.uk
Somewhere to Stay
- If you require accommodation while taking a climbing course, then please take a look at these holiday cottages which are situated within a five minute walk of The Rocks. www.hollambys.co.uk
- Whether for a team day or a smaller group, we can get preferential rates at the TheCrownGroombridge.co.uk:
"The Crown Inn is one of the oldest pubs in Britain, frequented in the eighteenth century by the infamous 'Groombridge Smuggling Gang', who would meet in the wooden-beamed bar to plan their devious activities!"
Blog
- Have a look at my blog. Lots of amazing climbing pictures. You might find a picture of yourself if you've been on a Rock Climbing Classes Course. www.rockclimbingclasses.blogspot.com
For the day after your climbing.....(!)
The following practitioners are very familiar with the climbing world and are empathetic to our particular needs.
- Contact Mary-Anne Mellor (01892) 853800 for massage and craniosacral therapy
- Or if you have any form of sports injury....you might contact Carrie Atchison-Jones at her Wimpole Street Physiotherapy Clinic, http://www.wimpolephysio.com/
Books
SANDSTONE - SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
Click here to buy this book on Amazon.co.uk.
What the author says....."This book includes all the worthwhile rock climbing in the South East of England. There are 7 important areas included in the book, that have groups of rocks which form small outcrops and give fine climbing. The Weald is an undulating area of Sandstone that is sandwiched between the North and South Chalk downs. At Hastings on the coast, the rock is soft - too soft. Between Tunbridge Wells and East Grinstead, the Sandstone is exposed on the surface and has weathered to form a hard crust that supports a small amount of weight. Even here, one has to be thoughtful and careful with protecting the rock - and climbing whilst the rock is wet (and consequently weak), is not allowed."
CLIMBERS HANDBOOK TO ENGLAND AND WALES
Click here to buy this book on Amazon.co.uk.
What the author says..."This is a nationally important title that has been designed to give a complete overview to all the climbing facilities in England and Wales. It is intended for everyone who is interested in climbing, and should provide the basic reference material for beginner to experienced alpinist. It uses as a base of information all the crag, bouldering and wall information from the previously published 'Crag guide to England and Wales.' However, it is now produced as a really modern and funky colour guidebook, with many modern groovy icons that appeal to kids starting out, and amuse the somewhat conservative oldies. It is a real bumper thumper of a reference guide to English climbing"
Books by Jim Curran (on Amazon.co.uk)
- K2: The Story of the Savage Mountain (Paperback)
- High Achiever: The Life and Climbs of Chris Bonington (Paperback) by Reinhold Messner (Foreword), Jim Curran (Author)
- Suspended Sentences (Hardcover)
