ALGARVE ROCK CLIMBING

White slab

2011-05-27T01:22:00.001-07:00

There are a few routes to be climbed right on the most southern tip of
Europe,the slab faces west so check sea conditions as this face takes the
full force of any swell thats coming in and we get big surf here..!!!
Tried to climb at night as there is a light on top but it kept going on and off,
Night mare....?? Its amazing,go find it..

First Time in Sagres

2011-05-02T01:29:00.000-07:00

The first time on the sea cliffs is scary but if you know the right spot........its Fun. Heres Carolines first time..

http://www.flickr.com/photos/carolinemulligan/sets/72157626476545273/

2011

2011-01-08T03:23:00.000-08:00

Happy new year to all who enjoyed 2010 with me and to those who I look forward to meeting this year! Here's to 2011, and a summer filled with thrills, spills and climbing skills!

Bouldering,Monchique

2010-12-07T07:39:00.000-08:00

Needs some Gardening doing..
Boulders 3-5mtrs......

Some boulders have been found in Monchique, not a lot !!! but if your up there
why not. Click on the link for maps and more photos.http://monchiqueboulder.wordpress.com/category/first-ascent/

D.W.S INGRINA

2010-10-19T05:10:00.000-07:00

If your in the Algarve climbing and its a bit to Hot and you need to cool
down,then Ingrina is the place to go.Its all S,O and the water is deep.
You have a ledge at the entrance to watch from or jump off and a Blow hole that
takes you into the cave at sea level.All the walls can be climbed but a small boat

is a good idea to get to them.It is an amazing place to spend an afternoon,
its over hanging and sharp at times but when your hands hurt you can do

some big jumps,enjoy!!!

Albufeira Crag

2010-06-24T08:03:00.000-07:00

New Crag in Albufeira its not big but well worth a look.
Big thanks to Nuno for showing John and i around,
This crag gets the sun all day and is very Hot so skip it mid summer
but autumn winter and spring will be great and the sea is a stone throw
away.
The access is an easy 50mtwalk from the road and the view
from the top of the routes is amazing.The Grades start at 6a
to 8b and are not for the novice climbers,but what a place.

THE MIRROR

2010-06-21T02:01:00.000-07:00

If you ever find your self in the Algarve and your up for it!
check out the Mirror,one of the best routes you will find.
There are 3 sport routes,Silent running 6b goes straight up the
middle.Small swell,sunny day and the tide was low.Why not!
60mtr abseil to a small ledge with belay point.
West facing so takes some serious beating from the sea,
Some of the bolts are rusty and the route does not see much
traffic,so climb this with Caution!!..
But well worth the risk,just ask John.
Great day,so what you waiting for???.....

Bouldering

2010-06-09T09:30:00.000-07:00

Beliche,Great Beach for Bouldering nr Sagres.

Jardin de Sagres

2010-01-15T03:09:00.000-08:00

Climbing the sea cliffs in January,we have a great sector with routes graded at 4-5
The routes are all bolted but if its your first time we can always belay from the top to give
the best thrill of your life.
The routes are all about 30mtrs with some nice jugs.
All reached by abseil,come and have ago.

ALANGE,SPAIN

2009-12-03T04:09:00.000-08:00

Alange,spain.Not the biggest crag in the world but worth a look if you are in the area.
The views are great,the rock is fantastic,there are 130 routes and all are bolted.
Accom,There are hotels that are walking distance and at 20e pp, well worth it.
We where there in october but in the summer months how inviteing is that lake.
Sun set on a great days climbing in Alange,Spain

Evelyn,on it!

2009-09-15T06:45:00.000-07:00

Pam clips first route out doors

2009-09-15T04:59:00.000-07:00

This spot in Sagres is a great place to clip your first route out doors (grade 4) and Pams on it!!

Summer camp

2009-08-12T03:59:00.000-07:00

This is are first year for the sumer camp and the kids love it. The crag is a 7mtr wall with big holds and stunning veiws.

Summer Camp was set up for the kids and they do rock climbing,surfing,

mountain bikeing and many other water sports,its fun for all.

THE SLAB

2009-05-19T08:29:00.000-07:00

When your hands are acheing from all the crimping but you still want to climb.

Welcome to the Slab,70mtrs,bolted straight up the center,pure fun!

If you dont fancy leading the route to the top you can always use the belay point at about

25mtrs to set up a top rope but the fun is in the leading and as long as your steady you will

do it?

The view from the top is amazing and well worth the climb,you wont be

dissapointed.

EASTER WITH ANDY

2009-04-12T06:37:00.000-07:00

Easter is here and so is my man Andy,bolting new routes for us all to play on. The routes are low grades (4) and 20mtrs long,great place to lead for the first time.

Derek and pete doing their first ascent on one of the new routes.

The abseil to the bottom of the gully and the sound of the waves added to the fun.

Andys friend pete doing his first climb in a while,due to injury but loving the route.

Dereck topping out,Had a great time with you guys and look forward to seeing you again.

Big thanks to Andy as always for all the new routes and see you next easter.

WEEK IN FONTAINBLEAU

2009-03-02T03:21:00.000-08:00

Just back from a week in fontainbleau with Neil,cheers for putting me up and showing me round.

Would like to reccomend http://www.maisonbleau.com/ The best place in the woods and a great place to meet the top boys,one of which i got to meet Ty Landman,the wounder boy.

Big thanks to all the guys,KEITH,JAN,LEE, and of course the girls,Sara,Mina, who would brighten any day,bon jour.

Big thanks to Neil,Chris, and of course little man Tom.

The garden at MAISONBLEAU and when your there check out the woody.

taste of climbing

2008-06-24T05:23:00.000-07:00

Taste of climbing has been a great success,we have been taking groups to are new sector at sagres for their first taste of climbing sea cliffs.The routes are bolted and the grade 4-5s but for the beginers its top roped and as you can see they all had fun.

ALGARVE BOULDERING

2008-05-22T07:32:00.000-07:00

The algarve is known for the sea cliffs at sagres and the sport routes at pena but not many people know of the bouldering area know as scary movie.

THRILL OF SAGRES

2008-04-04T07:08:00.000-07:00

The day began in the dromadario with a welcome coffee to pick us all up then it was off to a new sector that my man andy had bolted to introduce people to leading the sport routes of sagres.

The routes were mainly 4+5, and about 9m in height.This sector was badly needed as the cliffs at sagres start at 6a up which made it hard for the first timer.The access to the new sector is an easy scramble down the face to a ledge, which is big enough for at least 6 people and about 4m above the sea.We spent the morning here trying the new routes.Having 2 novices helped to iron out the bumps! They also led their first routes which they both said was a real rush.

After the morning of fun, we headed to the drom for some lunch as this was on the way to our next venue, ponta garcia.This turned out to be a 40m climb which was pure enjoyment for all including the surfers who could not believe there eyes as we absailed down to the ledge at the bottom.We spent the rest of the day here as in places this climb proved to be tricky, but, with a little help in places we all managed to top out. As the sun set we all agreed the day was a blast so we headed off to the drom for a well earned beer or two.I would like to say thanks to andy for sharing his secrets about sagres, as if it was not for him and the 20 years of coming out to bolt new routes we would not be here. He is also the man who put together the topo guide to be found in........you got it.... the dromadario sagres!!!

CERRO DEL HIERRO

2008-01-18T07:30:00.000-08:00

The walk in to a great place Each sector conected by tunels

Just over the boarder in spain there is a fab quary with limitless pinacles,all bolted.The sectors are all joined togeather by tunels which where used to take the iron ore out of the quary.Climbing here is good all year as you can find plenty of shade in the summer time.

new crag

2008-01-18T04:25:00.000-08:00

At have fun in the sun we are always looking for new rock and im pleased to say we have found a new venue thats fantastic for the people to get there first taste of what climbing is all about.

The new crag is mainly top roping,which is the best way to begin climbing,the routes are all low grades 4,5 and some 6 and they are a lot of fun.

Now we have bolted routes that make this crag

a fab place to bolt for the first time and its a great day out for every one.