It had somehow been more than two years since I had last climbed at Little Almscliff. I had wanted to go back, as it’s a fantastic, small outcrop of gritstone with interesting, easier bouldering and good views across Stainburn Moor to the Yorkshire Dales. Although the idea of returning occasionally drifted into my head, I never acted on it as there was always something else that had my attention or was more pressing. However, after unfairly pushing a trip to Little Almscliff down my to-do list for a couple of years, I decided to go back to try the bouldering problems I’d missed last time.

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A few months ago, I walked around the small crag of Little Almscliff. I’d climbed a lot at Almscliff and wanted to see what bouldering on its diminutive namesake offered. It was clear that Little Almscliff has a lot of interesting and easier climbing, as well as great views and a short walk-in. However, I’d not been back because I had been focused on my walking project, and a rainy summer had limited my opportunities to get out. Last Sunday, my wife, son and I wanted some quiet climbing and time in the countryside, and so decided to head to Little Almscliff. Continue reading A Quiet Sunday Morning at Little Almscliff