I have glee because my tendons are recovering rapidly, and because I got to go down to Bowles by train on Tuesday.
For any other London climbers, here is a handy how-to:
1. Check this handy Twitter to find out whether the rock's dry: http://twitter.com/LaurenceReading 2. If you are a boulderer, download and print out the Bowles bouldering guide (there's a new guidebook coming soon). 3. Take to heart the Southern Sandstone code of practice. 4. Get the train to Eridge from London Bridge (this is the Uckfield train, and leaves every hour). 5. Turn right when you leave Eridge station. Go past the turning to Forge Road. 6. When you reach Eridge Road (a.k.a. the A26) cross it and continue walking beside it until you see the signs for Bowles Activity Centre. 7. Walk down the nice winding country lane to Bowles, which you will reach about 15-20 minutes after you left the station. 8. Stop in at the office and pay your £3 charge to climb there; if no-one's in, leave it in the donation box. 9. Climb.
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For any other London climbers, here is a handy how-to:
1. Check this handy Twitter to find out whether the rock's dry: http://twitter.com/LaurenceReading
2. If you are a boulderer, download and print out the Bowles bouldering guide (there's a new guidebook coming soon).
3. Take to heart the Southern Sandstone code of practice.
4. Get the train to Eridge from London Bridge (this is the Uckfield train, and leaves every hour).
5. Turn right when you leave Eridge station. Go past the turning to Forge Road.
6. When you reach Eridge Road (a.k.a. the A26) cross it and continue walking beside it until you see the signs for Bowles Activity Centre.
7. Walk down the nice winding country lane to Bowles, which you will reach about 15-20 minutes after you left the station.
8. Stop in at the office and pay your £3 charge to climb there; if no-one's in, leave it in the donation box.
9. Climb.